Thursday, August 30

See a model behind the decks at XL: Ukrainian glamour model-turned-DJ Da Candy headlines Sweet Sensation, set to be the last big night before XL shuts for a refurb.
Dhs150 (ladies free before 10pm). 6pm-3am. Habtoor Grand (056 640 6161).

Enjoy golf discounts while you can: The Els Club is still offering special discounts for societies and groups: the deal includes 18 holes of golf and a main course in the restaurant afterwards (with two selected drinks), plus golf cart, water, towels and tees.
Dhs535 per person. Until September 30. The Els Club, Dubai Sports City (04 425 1000).

Half-price eats at the Crowne Plaza: Don’t miss your last chance to bag big discounts at the hotel’s food outlets: you’ll get 50 percent off your next visit at venues including Sakura, Oscar’s, Western Steakhouse, Al-Fresco, Cappuccino’s, Harvesters, Al Dana or Wagamama.
Prices vary. Daily noon-8pm. Until August 31. Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (800 276 963).

Discount drinks on The Palm: Aussie-themed favourite Bidi Bondi kicks off the weekend with its popular, laid-back happy hour, with drinks from Dhs25 for three hours.
Free entry. 5pm-8pm. Ongoing. Al Manal Clubhouse, Palm Jumeirah (04 427 0515).

Benoit & Sergio at Trilogy: The German/US progressive duo, who specialise in progressive electro beats, headline Trilogy’s new in-house Thursday nights. Head down to discover what the fuss is about.
Dhs100. 10pm-3am. Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah (050 624 5751).