The very best of Dubai this week
The next seven days' unmissable events....
Tue
26
Chi and Alpha both bring out the big (of sorts) guns in their ongoing head-to-head mid-week clubbing battle. Alpha have asked Matt Cantor (he is one of The Freestylers apparently) to back them up while Chi bring in Mark Middleton (of Blackstreet “fame”) to help sell tickets. He might sing a couple of songs, or DJ as well. MORE EVENTS »
Wed 27
Long’s Bar is celebrating its birthday this week. Like any respectable guests we’re too polite to ask how old but know it has been around for ages. Climb into your finest 70s clobber and join the fun at the costume disco night.
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Thu 28
There is more birthday fun when SessionS decide to celebrate resident DJ Dan’s birthday. They’ve got Hacienda hero Graeme Park in to play the tunes. It is also National Heroes Day in the Phillipines. MORE EVENTS »
Fri 29
The Secret is a fascinating concept and one of the most intriguing ideas to come to the UAE’s nightlife scene this year. If funky, vocal house and beach-side fun on a mysterious island off the shores of Abu Dhabi sounds like your kind of thing get along to timeouttickets.com to get the sounds of the underground? It is also the final of Double Decker Idol. Dubai’s king (or queen) of karaoke will be crowned. MORE EVENTS »
Sat 30
When was the last time you went to Ski Dubai? Take to the slopes and enjoy one of the region’s premier tourist attractions for yourself this weekend. MORE EVENTS »
Sun 31
The English Premier League’s early-season leaders, Liverpool and Chelsea, will be looking to extend their winning ways as they take on Aston Villa and Tottenham respectively. Showtime will, as ever, be covering all the action. MORE EVENTS »
Mon 1
Ramadan is expected to begin on September 1 so it is a good idea to phone ahead and check opening hours before hitting any of your usual nightspots. If Ramadan has begun, get into the spirit of things and have your first iftar of the holy month. MORE EVENTS »
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Restaurant of the week:
 Bongo Stop: Will the East African food at this Bur Dubai restaurant be enough to make our food editor forget an unpleasant experience with a goat?
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Film of the week:
 Tell No One: French adaptations of hit American novels might not be to everybody’s tastes but stick with this psychological thriller and you will be given some level of reward.
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Competition of the week:
 JW Marriott : Time Out and JW Marriott Dubai are offering you a chance to win a weekend city break. One lucky reader and a guest will stay in a deluxe room with breakfast for two at The Market Place. The prize also consists of dinner for two on the first night at Cucina and at the Bamboo Lagoon on the second night. This entire weekend package is worth Dhs5,000. MORE COMPETITIONS »
Events On The Radar...
Double Decker Idol, Double Decker, Free, Fridays until August 29
The Stranglers, The Irish Village, Oct 3, doors 6pm, Dhs175
Celtic Tenors, Oct 18,19, Madinat Theatre
Elmer, Oct 29-Nov 1, Madinat Theatre
Desert Rhythm Festival Paul Weller & Kassav, Festival City, Oct 31
UAE horse racing season begins, Nov 6, www.dubairacingclub.com
Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine,
Nov 7-9, Dubai World Trade Centre
Juke Box Jive, Madinat Theatre, Dhs150, November 13-15
Queen, Nov 14, Festival City
St. Andrew’s Gala Ball, Nov 20, Grand Hyatt
Oil Baron’s Ball, Nov 21,
Emirates Golf Club
The Breakthrough Experience & Secrets to Financial Success, Nov 21-22, Al Murooj Rotana
Maroon 5, Maroon 5 gig is
happening on 10 December at the new venue, The Palladium.
Sting Dec 12, The Palladium
Bachchan’s tour January 2009, dates TBC
Isla Moda Dubai Fashion Week, Godolphin Ballroom, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, March 19-22
See timeouttickets.com for more information
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