ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX LAST RACE FOR GO! THE CHAMPIONS DUBAI NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2018 featuring ABU DHABI EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TOBBE LARSSON HORSEMANSHIP DEFINED 1st AT THE AFTER-RACE CONSERTS: GUNS N´ ROSES FRENCH HARPIST XAVIER DE THE NUTCRACKER MAISTRE AND I A FESTIVE FAMILY TREAT – 1 – CULTURE – ENTERTAINMENT – TO-DO – RESTAURANTS – SHOPPING – EVENTS LA_Dialogue_GO magazine_270x210_V1 copy.pdf 1 10/19/17 8:45 PM THE JOURNEY OF A BILLION YEARS STARTS WITH A SINGLE PEARL. LIVE AT AL HABTOOR CITY, DUBAI WE BEGIN WITH LOVE AND BEAUTY We can end up anywhere, but we can only begin here: a woman and her child. From Bellini’s Virgin and Child of the Italian Renaissance to Utamaro's 18th century Japanese print celebrating La Perle by Dragone is the region’s first ever permanent show, maternal connection, we can always be reminded that featuring 65 world-class artists. Created by world-renowned Artistic Director even though centuries and continents may separate us, Franco Dragone, La Perle combines the spirit of Dubai with an iconic 860 sqm we all begin at the same point. aqua-stage to deliver an unmissable spectacle in, on, and above water. Explore more mysteries of our common consciousness throughout the museum’s twelve chapters. BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY LaPerle.com OFFICIAL SPONSOR OPENING Virgin and Child Giovanni Bellini Italy, Venice 1480–1485 11 NOVEMBER 2017 Oil on wood Louvre Abu Dhabi © Louvre Abu Dhabi / Thierry Ollivier Young Mother Playing the Shamisen Kitagawa Utamaro Japan About 1798 Ink on paper Louvre Abu Dhabi © Louvre Abu Dhabi / Hervé Lewandowski louvreabudhabi.ae – 2 – – 3 – La Perle English 210x270mm Oct.22.17.indd 1 10/22/17 2:07 PM FROM THE EDITOR CONTENT ONE COOL YEAR As the summer heat is a thing of the past, the Formula 1 racing teams comes to town for Dubai is preparing for the Christmas season a blistering event of speed, courage and glam- and New Years Celebration. All over town our. But also the fine tuned concerts and cul- decorations are put in place and the beautiful ture venues are high in demand. Abu Dhabi lights glimmer in the evening breeze. Take a has lots to offer, as has Dubai. walk anywhere in the city and enjoy the mag- We also feature an exclusive interview nificent illuminations and decorations. with Mr Tobbe Larsson, a man who has ded- As we at Go! Dubai Magazine celebrate icated his life to horses. I had the pleasure to one year of publishing I look back on our meet him on his stay in Sweden this summer humble beginnings and what we have accom- for a long talk on horses and his philosophy plished so far. Never in my wildest imagina- on training these magnificent creatures. Al- tion could I forsee the fantastic reception of though he is born and raised in Sweden he our magazine. People have been so friendly consider Dubai to be his home where he feels and advertisers really get the attention they more like a part of the Dubai society than a want. All done in a happy and informative swede abroad. way. I thank all of our friends and partners in Please enjoy this anniversary edition and the magic city of Dubai. we´ll be happy to see you again in the coming As you will notice in this anniversary edi- year.# tion we have by now also added material from Abu Dhabi. Just an hour away from Dubai, Abu Dhabi also offers lots of things to do and experience. Many of the visitors to Dubai take a day or two of their trip to go and visit Abu Dhabi also and all that the city has to offer. For example Ferrari World, especially when GO! DUBAI MAGAZINE is published by Go! Dubai Magazine FZE and is a bi-monthly magazine for visitors and natives of Dubai, Abu Dhabi HAÇIENDA CLASSIÇAL and U.A.E. President: Mr Paer Ola Sjoesten CMO: Mrs Annika Sjoesten Art director: Ms Camilla Wilhelmsson Financial director: Ms Lotta House and club classics Eriksson Sales Director: Alaa Ismail, [email protected], Phone +971 558 855 530, +971 4 248 743 8 Contact: [email protected] with a full live orchestra. MAGIC PHIL The publisher regrets that we can not accept liability for errors in the content of the editorial nor advertising material. We strive to be as accurate as possible every time Local children’s magician and radio performer is but times and dates can be changed/altered or cancelled without any previous notification beyond our control. The Go! Magazine trade mark is back with his fifth family musical magic show. registered and protected by international law. No editorial content, layout or adverts may be used by third party in any way, shape or form without written 32 consent from Go! Magazine Group. Happiness is what we do best! 07 GO! MAGAZINE 22–23 OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS GROUP 28–29 OUR FAVOURITE SPAS GO! Dubai Magazine FZE, Level 27, Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina, Dubai UAE 34–35 OUR FAVOURITE SHOPPING Phone: +971 4 424 5083, Fax: +971 4 455 8556, Trade license No.: 11196/2017 38 46–47 OUR FAVOURITE SOUKS AFTER-RACE CONCERTS @godubaimagazine www.facebook.com/GoDubai WWW www.dubaigomagazinegroup.com including canadian R&B star The Weeknd. Cover photos: Ahmed Al-Maawali, Beatrice Waulin, press photo (Guns N’ Roses), Andrew Mason – 5 – Photo: rawpixel/Unsplash Photo: Neighbouring to the UAE is Oman which celebrates ABDEL HALIM HAFEZ and honours National Day in mid-November. Spe- cial events will be taking place throughout the city CHRISTMAS where both residents and visitors can get into the SONGS OF celebratory spirit. There will be fun for all the family BALL OMAN with kids’ activities, live performances and cultural displays. The program is not yet released but it will NATIONAL be lots of fun, activities and celebrations all over Du- AN ICON DAY bai and UAE.# Oman National Day, November 18 Photo: Gregoire Bertaud/UnsplashPhoto: Join Dubai Opera for a celebration of the The British Business Group is kicking up its Photo: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash Photo: annual Great British Christmas Ball on Fri- life and works of the late Egyptian icon day, November 30 2018, 7pm to 2am at the Abdel Halim Hafez with a performance Shangri-la Hotel. Don’t miss the event which by the famous HarfousH Jazz Band led by begins at 7 P.M. and is likely to run till the early hours of the morning. A full traditional Ahmed Harfoush, an Egyptian London-ba- British Christmas dinner awaits you, com- sed jazz vocalist. This one-off tribute con- plete with Christmas pudding and Yule log.# cert will feature re-works of some of the The Great British Christmas Ball, greatest Abdel Halim Hafez songs from November 30, Shangri-la Hotel. the 1950s and 60s in a new jazz and latino sound, as part of Harfoush’s music project JINGLE titled “The Egyptian Jazz Projekt”. BELLS CHRISTMAS Abdel Halim, also known as “Al-Andaleeb Al-Asmar” (The Black tional jazz and swing, the American songbook, musical theatre, Ara- Nightingale), was famous beyond the Egyptian arts scene, his songs are bic songs and contemporary hits. His latest project is the revival of the masterpieces of collaborative efforts by some of the Arab World’s top 1950s and 1960s Egyptian songs with a new jazz sound known as the FAVOURITES WONDERS poets and composers. Halim performed in almost every Arab country Egyptian Jazz Projekt.# and occasionally sang in Europe, including London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1968, where he received one of the greatest standing ovations of his Abdel Halim Hafez Tribute, Dubai Opera, On the night before Christmas Emily stares career. November 3, www.dubaiopera.com Grab your festive jumper and dig out your out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits Ahmed Harfoush regularly appears at leading venues and events in novelty antlers for the biggest event of the excitedly for the morning, while in the corner Europe and the Middle East. His extensive repertoire includes tradi- Festive Season. a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and With morning, matinee and evening performances, expect live entertain- get presents. So he sets off in search of Father ment, delicious festive treats from the Opera Café, dancing in the aisles and Christmas to find out for himself. Along the singing along to all your festive Christmas favourites including Jingle Bell way he dodges the family cat, gets directions MAGIC PHIL Rock, Frosty the Snowman, Baby It’s Cold Outside, Silent Night, Santa Claus from a cowardly toy soldier and is given some Is Coming To Town, Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow and many more. Kick unexpected advice from the magical fairy on off the Christmas countdown with this family concert of carols and much- top of the tree. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Much-loved local children’s magician and radio performer, Magic Phil, is back with his fifth loved classics performed by The London Concert Orchestra Show Band and Emily get her wish? And what is that fun- Coneybeer/Unsplash Charlotte Photo: family musical magic show at The Junction theatre in Alserkal Avenue. Bring the kids to the Capital Voices Choir, conducted by Freddie Tanner and West End star solo- ny-shaped present sitting under the tree? At Al Quoz venue for 90 minutes of non-stop silliness, songs, and audience participation. Set ists, Alison Jiear and Matt Little. Certain to bring even more holiday cheer is 50 minutes long the show is perfect for fam- onboard a ship called ’The Jolly Holly’, join the award-winning entertainer on an exciting a special appearance by Gems Choir.