This week's foot-tapping guide to the best parties in town! DUBAI RE-IGNITES its party scene with some slamming acts! Vjay Parker gives you the run-down.
Thursday, October 18
Karma Sutra feat DJ Suketu
India’s #1 DJ Suketu performs. Warm up by DJ Tushar.
Venue: Touch, Four Points Sheraton
Entry: Dh75 onwards, Ladies enter free before 12am
Contact: 050 7398169
Disco Dandiya feat DJ Suketu, DJ Amyth & DJ NYK
Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19
India’s #1 DJ Suketu, DJ Amyth of Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai fame, and the king of bootlegs DJ NYK performs at the Disco Dandiya event. Also performing are DJs Shadow & Benson and the show is hosted by Abhijeet.
Venue: Wonderland
Time: 8.30pm
Entry: Couple – Dh70 (per day), Stags – Dh40 (per day)
Contact: 050 7398169
R&B Smack Down
Dj Flash B, DJ Rone Jaxx, DJ Sam, DJ Teddy Jam & MC Money play R&B & Hip Hop to the extreme!
Venue: MIX, Grand Hyatt
Time: 10pm
Entry: Dh65, Ladies enter free before 11pm
Contact: 04 3172570
Glamourpuss
DJ Schooly performs and Garlands of Liverpool and Ibiza fame play house music.
Venue: The Apartment Lounge & Club, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Time: 10pm
Entry: Dh85
Contact: 04 4068000
Friday, October 19
Deep Nights featuring Sharam (Deep Dish)
Sharam of Deep Dish spins chilled out and funky house. Supported by Frederick Stone.
Venue: Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah
Time: 10pm
Entry: Reg – Dh150, VIP - Dh190
Contact: 04 3666917
Timo Maas
Electronica/Funk/Experimental superstar Timo Maas performs at Peppermint’s new venue in the Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa.
Venue: Al Andaloos Ballroom, Habtoor Grand
Time: 10pm
Entry: Dh120
Contact: 04 3320037
Saturday, October 20
Bally Sagoo
Known for his pioneering style of innovative and well orchestrated melodies, Bally spins Western and Indian tunes. Supported by DJ Shadow.
Venue: Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland
Time: 10pm
Entry: Dh100
Contact: 04 3379470
Revolve featuring the Unabombers
The Unabombers are eclectic guys whose sets are characterised by everything from house, disco, hip – hop, broken beat, Latin, soul, R&B and techno, keeping it all on the funky and soulful side of things. Supported by DJs Julian Jinx, Mathew Charles and Kristian Valdini.
Venue: 360°, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Time: 4pm till late
Contact: 04 406 8744
Tuesday, October 23 andWednesday,October 24
Up close and personal with Paul Young
Paul Young, the highly-acclaimed British singer and musician, best known for his number one single "Wherever I Lay My Hat", will be performing a unique set of new material as well as his biggest hits on Tueday 23rd and Wednesday 24th October.
Venue : Jambase, Madinat Jumeirah
Time: Doors open 7pm, show starts 10pm
Entry: There are three ticket packages to see the performance. The Living Room towards the rear of Jambase has a lounge style with large screens and lounging furniture, and cocktail tables located at the Belvedere Bar. Tickets for this area will include three yeast beverages or half a bottle of selected grape beverage and a tapas platter and are priced at Dh300 per person.
The ticket package for the middle section of the restaurant will include the cover charge for the table and a set dinner menu for Dh350. The most exclusive seats in the house are located on the dancefloor and this package will include the cover charge for the table and a set dinner menu for Dh500.