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BANDRA FEAST BALL
This desi party features the bands Black Lace, Impressions and Tannoura, with additional support from DJ Tito. Couples should enjoy the jive competition.
Date: October 2 Venue: Astoria Hotel, Dubai Time: 8pm Cost: Dh100 (inclusive of buffet) - Contact: 050 6593203, 04 3412677
STAR DANDIYA 2008
Dandiya is a traditional Indian dance performed during the festival of Navratri. This special dandiya party will feature performances by Star TV's dance reality show Nach Baliye winners Tina, Hussein, Aamir and Sanjeeda. They will be joined by India's hottest female DJ Lil B, who will be making her debut in Dubai; DJ Cowboy; and Masters of the Mix DJs Jeff, Shadow and DJ Tushar. The show will be hosted by RJs Gaurav and Kritika.
Date: October 2 and 3 Venue: Wonderland Theme Park, Dubai Time: 9pm Cost: Dh35 (singles), Dh60 (couples) and Dh100 (family of 4) - Contact: 050 7163463
THE GREAT INDIAN NAVRATRI UTSAV 2008
To celebrate the Navratri (an Indian festival of worship and dance) The Country Club Hotel Dubai has a party featuring the pulse of Indian festivities, packaged to meet the style of Dubai's residents. The evening begins with an exciting performance by Tushar Sonigra of Beats 16.
Date: October 2 to 4 Venue: Zabeel Park, Area C, Gate No. 5 Time: 7pm Cost: Free by invitation - Contact: 050 1158365, 050 9118369, 050 9118029, 04 3988840
THE STRANGLERS
Unforgettable band The Stranglers will be bringing their 42 top 40 hits to Dubai for a one-off concert at the Irish Village. Band member Jean Jacques Burnel says, "We are really looking forward to finally playing to our Middle East fans – we will perform many of our 42 top 40 hits and can't wait to get The Irish Village rocking."
Date: October 3 Venue: The Irish Village Time: Doors open 7pm, show begins 9pm Cost: Dh175 - Contact: www.timeouttickets.com
PEANUT BUTTER JAM
The end of summer means the beginning of Peanut Butter Jam. Experience once again the chilled-out atmosphere at one of Dubai's coolest outdoor events. Jam with the resident and guest band as they play live music from 8pm till midnight or unwind on the famous M&M's beanbags while relishing barbeque buffet offerings.
Date: October 3 Venue: Rooftop Gardens, Pyramids, Wafi Time: 8pm to midnight - Contact: 04 3244100
SANGAM
Get set for Indian playback singer Shaan and Pakistani bands Strings and Overload's Eid gig. While Shaan is best known for Bollywood pop tunes, Strings are finding international acclaim with their rock sound and Overload are a rage in Pakistan thanks to their strong percussion-oriented music. Those who buy tickets can redeem the cost at any ARY jewellery showroom and brand partner outlets.
Date: October 3 Venue: Tennis Stadium, Dubai Aviation Club Cost: Dh150, Dh250 and Dh500 - Contact: 050-5502019, 050 2371645
DUBAI FLEA MARKET
After a long summer break, the Dubai Flea Market is back for the third edition of One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure! Find bargain deals on secondhand household items, antiques, clothes, games, toys, handicrafts, electronics and more.
CORINE PAGNY EXHIBITION
Talented artiste Corine Pagny is showing her work in an exhibition, featuring everything from dance to figure studies.
Date: Until October 5 Venue: La Maison D'Hotes - Contact: 04 3441838
ROCK NATION
The second Rock Nation gig will feature two of Dubai's hottest bands: Sandwash and Point Of View. While the bands do their bit, DJ Adam will be spinning rock anthems for the audience.
The highlight of the night will be an air guitar contest which is open to everyone. Registration will be on the spot and the winner will take it all. The night is also going to feature a very talented beat-boxer who goes by the name Ritchie.
Date: October 4 Venue: Touch, 4 Points Sheraton, Dubai Time: Doors open 8pm, show starts 10pm Cost: Dh35 - Contact: 050 1139873
OKTOBERFEST
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Harry's Place with beverages from all around the world.
Date: October 5 to 25 Venue: Harry's Place, Renaissance Dubai Hotel Time: 6pm to 12.30am - Contact: 04 6088076
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
Every Sunday enjoy incredible movies for free while relaxing on giant colourful beanbags under an open sky. The movies for this week are American Beauty and The Usual Suspects.
Date: October 5 Venue: Rooftop Gardens, Pyramids, Wafi Time: 8pm Cost: Free - Contact: 04 3244100
AIZA SEGEURRA CONCERT
The Philippine's acoustic hitmaker Aiza Segeurra is set to enthral her fans with concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Date: October 9 (Abu Dhabi) and 11 (Dubai) Venue: October 9 InterContinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi; October 11 Chi@TheLodge, Dubai Time: Doors open 8pm, show starts 10pm Cost: October 9 Dh200, October 11 Dh120 - Contact: 050 6783664
HSBC FAMILY DAYS
At the HSBC Amanah family days in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, Ayallah performers will be on hand to greet guests . There will be games and entertainment for children, including a bouncing castle, clowns, jugglers and stilt walkers. Popular Emirati performer Mohammad Al Mazam will be performing live.
The Freej characters will also be there greeting visitors and posing for photographs. As the traditional artistic players strum up the atmosphere, groups of families and friends will be drumming up the tempo with Dubai Drums taking the rhythm to new heights in decibels.
Interactive Falcon Shows, makeup or manicures and an Islamic Fashion Show for the ladies showcasing Islamic attire designed by young Emirati designers will add to the many other attractions that with a lavish spread of food for everyone, are bound to generate plenty of excitement.
Date: October 10 and 24 Venue: October 10 Al Qasba, Sharjah. October 24 ADNEC Abu Dhabi Cost: Entrance by invitations available at HSBC branches - Contact: www.hsbc.ae/amanah
KARZZZ DANDIYA RAAS 2008
At the Big Pictures presents KARZZZ Dandiya Raas 2008, dance to fusion music by Himesh Reshammiya. Jaykar Bhojak, often referred to as the king of dandiya, will take you on a musical journey with the help of his team. On the decks will be DJ Fini.
Date: October 10 Venue: Wonderland, Al Garhoud Time: 8.30pm Cost: Dh50 (singles), Dh80 (couples), Dh100 (couple with 2 children under the age of 10), Free for children below the age of 5. - Contact: 050 4248875; 050 8509235
JIMMY BARNES CONCERT
Australia's Jimmy Barnes brings his first world tour in over a decade to Dubai next month. Special guests for the evening will be Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates.
Date: October 18 Venue: The Events Centre, InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City Time: Doors open 7.30pm Cost: Dh150 - Contact: 04 3913465
MIDDLE EAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Middle East International Film Festival, Abu Dhabi, is a celebration of cinema, dedicated to bringing a diverse slate of international films to the community and to introducing filmmakers from around the world to the region.
Hosted by the Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), MEIFF is committed to nurturing relationships and providing opportunities for those looking to invest in the future of film.
With an extended 10-day festival this year, MEIFF will showcase more films, with a number of additions to programming sections and the prestigious Black Pearl Awards. The festival will honour and bring together filmmakers with experienced film executives from all over the world.
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