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The 3rd Hop Fest (August 30, 31 & September 1)

An air-conditioned marquee set across from the Irish Village terrace will host the festival where you can sample - if you can - over 100 hop concoctions at their best. All day entertainment will add to the festival spirit and keep your spirits up. Selection of pub grub is on offer too.

Venue: The Irish Village, The Aviation Club

Contact: 04 2824122

Love it! Featuring Mark Knight

Mark Knight was nominated 'Artist of the year' at last year's House Music Awards and has been nominated 'Best Breakthrough' for this year's DJ awards to be held at Pacha, Ibiza on September 27.

Venue: Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah

Time: 10pm

Entry: Dh100

Contact: 04 3666917

Wildest Party In Town

DJ Spicey plays and shots are Dh10.

Venue: Long's Bar, Towers Rotana Hotel

Contact: 04 3122202

Chivas Live presents Reloaded Asian Underground

DJ Akbar Sami performs with warm-up by Dubai's DJ Benson.

Venue: The Mix, Grand Hyatt

Time: 10pm

Entry: Reg - Dh75, VIP - Dh100

Contact: 04 3172570

Karma Sutra's 20th week celebration featuring DJ Rudy

Karma Sutra celebrates with DJ Rudy, resident DJ of one of the biggest clubs in India - Dublin, who makes his debut performance in Dubai. Warm up by DJ Tushar.

Venue: Touch, Four Points Sheraton

Entry: Free for ladies and couples

Contact: 050 7398169

Friday, August 31

Deep Nights featuring Leeroy Thornhill

With albums like, 'Fat Of The Land', the Prodigy are to electronic music what Jimi Hendrix is to Rock 'n' Roll. Only a band like the Crystal Method are in the same class with their euphoric improvisation. Mr. Thornhill, ex-1/5th member of the Prodigy spins specialist electronica and trip-hop. Supported by DJ Christian and DJ Bliss.

Venue: Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah

Time: 10pm

Entry: Reg - Dh130, VIP - Dh180

Contact: 04 3666917

Sharam Jey

Jey's got eclectic DJ skills and he's done essential remixes for Mylo, Moby, Gwen Stefani, and Warren G. Foraying into house, funk, electro, even hip-hop, here's a big Dubai night with a guy who's got it crunk!

Venue: Peppermint Club, Fairmont Hotel

Time: 10pm

Entry: Dh90

Contact: 04 3320037

Smooth Grooves with BFG & Fever

UK giants DJ BFG and Fever play some bumping R&B, Hip-Hop and dancehall.

Venue: The Apartment Lounge & Club, Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Time: 9pm

Entry: Dh75, Ladies enter free before 12am

Contact: 04 4068000

Saturday, September 1

Breeze

Sunny and sweet is the theme while DJs Greg Stainer, Sam Farsio and Mr. Hush on Bongos get it going with electro house! Daily happy hours from 8 - 11pm - 2 for 1 on selected beverages.

Venue: Zinc, Crowne Plaza Hotel

Time: 8pm onwards

Contact: 04 3311111

Kandy Nation

DJ Hani plays Bollywood and Bhangra hits.

Venue: The Mix, Grand Hyatt

Time: 10pm

Entry: Reg - Dh75, VIP - Dh125 (free entry for ladies all night). Couples enter free until 11pm.

Contact: 04 3172570

DJ DIMI.EL

DJ Dimi.El weaves an atmosphere of serenity with the best in lounge and chillout. If you want to float and then some, here's the place for you.

Venue: Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House

Time: 8pm

Contact: 04 3998888

Sunday, September 2

Pulse Club Nights

A new weekly residency with three in one under one roof. Chi red - DJ I-man plays the best of Persian tunes. Chi club - DJ Venus plays R&B, Hip-Hop and soul. Chi lounge - DJ Ray plays chilled out house.

Venue: Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland

Time: 10pm

Entry: Dhs60, ladies enter free

Contact: 04 3379470

Sensual Sunday

A night for sensuous ladies! Happy Hour is from 8 - 10pm while ladies get a special sensual treat of 2 free drinks from 10pm -12am. DJ Matthew Charles plays the best in progressive house as you party all night!

Venue: Carter's, Wafi City

Contact - 04 3244100

Tuesday, September 4

Ladies Night

All ladies in the house enjoy a whacky time with 4 free drinks from 10:30pm - 1.30 am. Happy hour: Noon - 8pm.

Venue: Boston Bar, Jumeira Rotana Hotel

Contact: 04 3455888

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