Dubai’s The Fridge Warehouse at Alserkal Avenue has added an extra performance of Eugen Khmara’s Two Worlds on Saturday, 31 January 2026. The venue sits at Warehouse 5, Street 17, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1, and you can call +971 4 347 7793 for venue enquiries. Tickets are listed from approximately AED 175, and schedules show two start times on the same day. Doors open at 4:00pm for the extra show, while the evening timing typically opens at 7:15pm.
Two showtimes inside Alserkal Avenue
The main headline for many fans is simple: the extra show starts at 4:45pm, and it exists because the later performance drew heavy demand. Meanwhile, the evening show is listed with an 8:00pm start time, so you can choose the pace that fits your Saturday plans. If you prefer daylight driving, the 4:45pm timing often feels easier for families and early diners (family-friendly, suitable for couples, suitable for solo). If you want the classic night-out rhythm, the 8:00pm slot carries that atmosphere, although availability can be tighter close to the date.
A piano narrative built around Two Worlds
Two Worlds leans into contrast without turning cold or academic, so the show lands well even if you rarely attend classical concerts (suitable for couples, suitable for solo). Khmara moves through themes of childhood wonder and adult realism, and he keeps the storytelling clear through sound rather than spoken narration. Because he shifts between instruments, the set can pivot from delicate, close-mic intimacy to bigger, room-filling crescendos. Expect a performance that feels cinematic, but still personal, especially inside a warehouse venue where the audience sits close to the stage.
Eugen Khmara and ODARA on one stage
Eugen Khmara, a Ukrainian pianist and composer, has built an international profile that extends well beyond the traditional concert hall. He has been billed as a performer for major institutional audiences, and he continues to release studio work alongside touring projects. In Dubai, he presents this programme as a dual-world concept, using two performance setups to underline emotional shifts instead of explaining them. ODARA appears as a special guest vocalist on select moments, which changes the texture of the evening from pure piano virtuosity to something more theatrical and human. As a result, the set tends to feel less like a recital and more like a curated journey, even for first-time listeners (suitable for couples, suitable for solo).
How to plan your arrival and return
If you drive, aim for Alserkal Avenue via Sheikh Zayed Road and the Al Manara area, then continue toward Al Quoz 1, because that approach is the most common for weekend visitors. However, parking is restricted inside Alserkal Avenue, so you should plan to use the surrounding RTA spaces, and you may need the local parking code 364C for payment. The Fridge also notes that parking sits on both sides of the warehouse area, and there is an additional parking area near the entrance on 17th Street, so arriving earlier can save you a longer walk later.
If you prefer public transport, you can take the Dubai Metro to Onpassive Metro Station, then connect by bus, because Alserkal Avenue runs a dedicated RTA bus option to the district. In addition, several RTA bus lines stop within a short walk, so you can keep a taxi as a backup rather than your default. Taxis and ride-hailing remain the simplest late-night return plan, especially after the 8:00pm show, because crowds often leave at similar times (suitable for solo).
For visitors coming from Abu Dhabi, leaving mid-afternoon usually reduces pressure around Dubai’s evening traffic, so the 4:45pm show can feel smoother for a same-day round trip. For Sharjah and Ajman, the key is avoiding the busiest Sheikh Zayed Road windows, so consider arriving well before doors open, then returning after the main post-show rush eases. If you are coming from Ras Al Khaimah or Fujairah, a late return can feel long after a full concert evening, so it may be smarter to keep your drive calm and plan a short stop for coffee before heading back.
A calm way to enjoy Al Quoz before the music
Because Alserkal Avenue is an arts district first, you can turn this into a wider afternoon-evening plan without forcing it. If you attend the 4:45pm show, you can arrive earlier, park once, and spend time around galleries and cafés nearby, then settle into the venue before the room fills. If you target the 8:00pm performance, arriving early still helps, because it gives you time to find parking and avoid walking in while doors are already busy. Either way, keep a light layer with you, since warehouse venues and evening breezes can feel cooler than you expect, even after a warm afternoon.
What to keep in mind before you go
Saturday, 31 January 2026 is forecast to be hazy with sunshine in Dubai, with daytime temperatures around 24°C and a cooler evening near 16°C, so a light jacket helps after dark. Because the extra show starts at 4:45pm and doors open at 4:00pm, arriving around 3:30pm can reduce parking stress, while the 8:00pm crowd usually benefits from an earlier arrival before the busiest entry wave. Parking inside Alserkal Avenue is restricted, so use the nearby RTA spaces and allow extra walking time if lots fill. Ticket and door prices can change, so treat AED amounts as “approximately,” and for the most reliable purchase channel, use PLATINUMLIST for this event. According to notes compiled in the editorial flow of www.few.ae, the early arrival plan is the simplest way to keep the night smooth and unhurried.
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