The Dubai clubbing scene is thriving right now, with big names coming to town every weekend, it’s hard to keep up. This weekend will see Playa Nomade host a BPM party, Young M.A will perform at a ladies’ night and Jamie Jones will take the decks at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE.
Here are nine big nights out to check out this weekend.
Soho Garden’s Wednesday ladies’ night is offering the first 50 ladies a complimentary goodie bag from popular fashion retail brand Missguided this week. The night offers complimentary wine for ladies and smooth urban sounds all night long.
Soho Garden, Meydan, Dubai, 8pm to midnight, Wednesday April 3. Tel: (052) 433 3375. sohobeachdxb.com
26-year-old MC, Young M.A, is performing at Drai’s for their postponed ladies’ night, Taste, this week. Best known for his catchy hit Oouu, the pint-sized rapper will take to the stage while ladies can enjoy complimentary food and drinks from 10pm.
Drai’s DXB, Soho Garden, Meydan, 10pm to late, Wednesday April 3, free food and drinks for ladies. Tel: (052) 388 8857. draisdxb.com
The One Where Indie Turns Three is the Friends-themed birthday bash being hosted by Indie DIFC on April 3. The restaurant and lounge will be bringing the party vibes with DJ to create a night to remember. The party starts from 8pm, so book your space in advance so you don’t miss any of the celebrations.
Indie DIFC, Podium Level, Gate Village 05, Dubai, 8pm to 2am, Wednesday April 3. Tel: (055) 455 6106. indiedifc.com
Felix Jaehn rose to fame when he remixed OMI’s Cheerleader into the version we know and love today. He then went on to produce incredible tracks such as Ain’t Nobody, Feel Good and All The Lies. He will be taking the stage at Penthouse’s Skyline Thursdays, which now offers an evening brunch for Dhs149 for women and Dhs249 for gents.
The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, 9pm to 3am, Thursday April 5. Tel: (052) 900 4868. fivehotelsandresorts.com
American rapper Wiz Khalifa is set to headline at Medyan super clubs White and Drai’s this weekend. The Roll Up hitmaker will first headline at White Dubai on Thursday April 4, followed by a huge gig at neighbouring super club Drai’s on Friday April 5. Although he’s been releasing music since 2006, Wiz Khalifa garnered more mainstream attention with the release of Black and Yellow in 2010.
Wiz Khalifa at White Dubai, Meydan, 11pm to 4am, Thursday April 4. Tel: (050) 443 0933. whitedubai.com
London based rap star, Giggs, will be performing at Base Dubai on Friday April 5. The hip-hop sensation has gone from strength-to-strength since he debuted in 2008, leading him to work with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Drake and Anthony Hamilton. Fresh off the back of releasing his latest album Big Bad, Giggs is heading to Dubai to take the stage at superclub Base.
Giggs at Base Dubai, Dubai Design District, 10pm to 4am, Friday April 5. Tel: (055) 313 4999, first 100 ladies free, Dhs100 after, Dhs150 men. basedubai.com
Ibiza icon, Jamie Jones, is bringing his Paradise party to Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE this weekend. Inspired by New York’s Paradise Garage parties, the event which originated in Ibiza’s DC10 club has made its way around the world, giving party-goers a 360 experience. Expect two stages of music with vibrant lights, décor and visuals, as well as dancers, performers and installations until late. Free entry until 1pm, or purchase tickets from platinumlist.net.
Paradise with Jamie Jones, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, Golden Tulip Al Jazira Resort, Ghantoot Marina, Abu Dhabi, 11am to late, Friday April 5. Tel: (056) 113 3400. Facebook.com/BMIUAE
Hailing from Portugal, BPM festival is a four-day day to night party with some of the biggest names in electronic music taking the decks. This weekend will see the festival reignite its flame for one night only at Dubai’s Playa Nomade. Daytime DJs will include Dennis Ferrer, Shaun Reeves and Ryan Crosson while nightfall will kick off with a back to back session from Stacey Pullen and Neverdogs.
BMP Festival, Playa Nomade, Rixos the Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, 1pm to midnight, free before 3pm. Tel: (054) 449 6464. facebook.com/playanomadedubai
Trance DXB presents Ahmed Romel fresh from his sets at Tomorrowland and Luminosity festival last year. Bringing you the very best in trance music, the night promises to be one that will have you on the dancefloor from start to finish.
Trance DXB presents Ahmed Romel, Stereo Arcade, Doubletree by Hilton, The Walk, JBR, Dubai, 9.30pm to 3am, Friday April 5. Tel: (052) 618 2424. stereoarcade.com
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The city’s affordable art fair is back at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 3 to 6…
Are you looking to fill that space in your living room just above your sofa, but tired of the mass-produced prints you find in the mall? World Art Dubai is the city’s only affordable art fair and this year it showcases 150 galleries and artists from more than 30 countries.
And the best part? Artwork starts from as little as Dhs100.
A mix of booths representing local and international galleries as well as individual artists who are without gallery representation. This is a brilliant way of tapping into the creativity of the city and the region and getting access to some of the most contemporary pieces ranging from Dh500 and above.
With pieces ranging from Dhs100 to 3,000, this display of work, created by 45 artists, allows a wide range of different types of art to suit all tastes and budgets.
Held under the theme My Culture, My Neighbourhood, My Community, this is a new collaboration with Rove Hotels for up-and-coming artists aged 18 years or above. Winners will have their work exhibited in Rove Hotels across town as well as the pop-up Rove Café, a prominent new feature at this year’s World Art Dubai.
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An engaging programme of talks and interactive demonstrations led by industry experts and artists themselves, topics will focus on art trends and issues affecting artists around the world.
The annual ceremony will crown winners for Best International Artist; Best International Gallery; Best GCC Artist; Best GCC Gallery and the Special Recognition Award, which will be awarded to the most unique artwork. Artists will be selected based on their contributions to World Art Dubai 2019 and the art industry as a whole.
1. Lubna Khalid: Aided by her study of graphics and multimedia, Khalid is a skilled photographer who also combines an Eastern and Western aesthetic.
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2. Muna Balfaqeeh: Focused on capturing Emirati heritage and culture, Balfaqeeh’s collection reflects a broad range of styles including realism, abstract, and an integration of abstract art and Arabic calligraphy: a classic style with a modern twist.
3. Sanaa Merchant: Merchant uses bold colours to mix traditional Arabic themes with a modern perspective. Her practice ranges from ornamental works to those more formally based in the Modernist style.
4. Mireille Salti, Lebanon: Aimed at creating pieces of art that transport the viewer into a mindful state, Salti uses a pouring technique to create her mesmerising pieces.
5. Lizelle Engelbrecht, South African: Combining traditional materials such as oil, paint and ink with more striking materials like gold leaf, aluminium and epoxy resin, Engelbrecht creates luminous abstract landscapes.
6. Petra Kaltenbach, Switzerland: Kaltenbach has exhibited at World Art Dubai every year since its inception. Describing herself as a fine artist, video artist, graphic designer and energetic healer, all parts of these influences can be found in her art.
World Art Dubai, Sheikh Saeed Hall 2 & 3, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, April 3 to 6, Wed 2pm to 9pm, Thur to Sat 1pm to 9pm, Dhs25 (on the door), Dhs20 (online), Dhs10 (children aged 10 or above). Under 10s free. Tel: (04) 389 3999 worldartdubai.com
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Ex-Prime Minister Najib on trial in first of a series of prosecutions related to alleged theft of billions of dollars.
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Fancy watching a local radio DJ take on a top dog lawyer, a mum face off against at PT, a stay-at-home dad throw punches at a fitness junkie, or a journalist face-off against a PR director? Here’s how…
Back in February, Fighting Fit Dubai – a Dubai-based amateur boxing competition –made a callout to residents of the UAE to sign up for the third season on a reality TV show. After a whopping 300 applicants, the show’s producers whittled the ‘talent’ down to 24 contestants who have been involved in rigorous twice-daily training for almost a month.
You can catch all the blood, sweat and tears of the past few weeks at espn.com/fightingfitdubai, which has been documenting their intense journeys.
The show culminates in a heroic Fight Night showdown on April 26 – and everyone’s invited. Taking place on the epic open air terrace of Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens, a full line-up of boxing fights featuring the Fighting Fit Dubai Blue Team vs Red Team, will decide who be crowned champions in the live grand finale to Dubai’s own reality show.
Hosted by local radio personality Chris McHardy, the evening event will see roaring crowds entertained by DJ Tarik Omar, food and drinks stalls provided by Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens, VIP tables on offer, all set against the spectacle of everyday Dubai residents taking to the boxing ring to literally fight for glory.
“The atmosphere on Fight Night is electric,” explains Zoe Griffiths, Fighting Fit Dubai’s Exec Producer. “There is something truly gripping about watching a boxing match. But, knowing that the people in the ring only pulled on their boxing gloves a mere six weeks ago is totally captivating.”
Tickets start at Dhs250 and are available for purchase via Platinumlist. No black tie necessary and over 21s only.
Zabeel House by Jumeirah The Greens, April 26, Fri from 6pm. Tel: (04) 4573212. espn.com/fightingfitdubai and dubai.platinumlist.net
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Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, announced today that it has received the Dubai Quality Award during the 25th annual Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai. [Wired by: DubaiCityGuide.com - A Cyber Gear Company]
Possibly not putting himself in line to win one of DTCM's 2009 Excellence in Journalism awards, Yusuf Abdulla tells it like it is:
"There is also another side to Dubai’s booming market. Most large hotels are little more than dens of prostitution. Hotels are permitted to issue guest permits to bring people from outside. In order to attract customers, many hotels bring girls from Central Asia, Russia, Romania and Western Europe. These girls are provided free accommodation in the hotel for three months while they are expected to service hotel guests. Each hotel has a club where girls enter for free while men must pay 100 dirhams. Alcohol is available and consumed in large quantities. Customers come to these clubs to pick up foreign girls. It has been pointed out to the authorities in Dubai that they are sitting on a time bomb. Girls with such loose moral character are likely to be infected with the AIDS virus. There are already reports of AIDS spreading among the local population because of the behavior of emirati men who then infect their wives."
Interesting how the "girls" are the ones accused of "loose moral character". Not the pimps and slavers that traffic them to Dubai. Nor the hotels who act as brothelmasters. Nor their clients. Or even the unnamed people who "expect" them to provide this service.
An interesting choice of nationalities too. Along with Russia and the CIS: Eastern Europe, Morocco, Africa and China would be more like it.
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Top-level representatives from over 140 countries from Europe, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and Asia will gather in Dubai next week to take part in this year’s edition of the world’s leading foreign direct investment (FDI) platform, the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM). [Wired by: DubaiCityGuide.com - A Cyber Gear Company]
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