Thursday 29

2ManyDJs
The reformed indie-electro boys behind Soulwax bring their DJ juggernaut to Dubai.
Dhs100; free for ladies before midnight. N’Dulge, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (0 56 603 7961).

Airplane
A weekly session featuring unashamed ’80s cheese. Expect to hear guilty pleasures, plus to help you celebrate the weekend there’s an all-you-can-drink deal between 6pm and 9pm for Dhs99.
Free. 6pm-9pm. Ongoing. Z:One, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City (04 427 1000).

Aperitivo Alla Moda Party
The house DJs spin funk grooves at this rooftop pool bar, popular with the after-work crowd.
Free. 6pm-9pm. Ongoing. M-Dek, Media One, Media City (050 876 4335).

Cabaret Thursdays
Expect live cabaret dancers, vocalists and entertainment.
Free. 9pm-3am. Ongoing. Rare, Media Rotana Hotel, TECOM (055 505 7580).

Deep Crates
We’re promised ‘musicians’ music’ at this night – funk, soul, reggae, Latin, hip-hop and even Afrobeat have been put on the table by DJ Lobito.
Free. 9pm-3am. Casa Latina, Ibis Hotel, Al Barsha (04 399 6699).

DJ Marky and Stamina MC
A night of drum’n’bass from the GlobalFunk team, with Brazil’s DJ Marky and Stamina MC headlining, plus support from Dubai DJs Mach4, Somalie, Charl Chaka and MC Olly Wood.
Dhs100; free for Music Room Privilege cardholders before 11pm. 9pm-3am. The Music Room Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai (056 799 6355).

Jamrock
Resident DJs Brooklyn and Taz play R&B, hip hop, soca, reggae, dancehall and funky house. This night is big with the musos who know their thing.
Free. 10pm-3am. Ongoing. Sublime, Ibis Hotel, Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, www.sublimebar.com (04 318 7130).

Max Amini
The popular American-Iranian comedian plays a double header of weekend gigs in Dubai.
Dhs220-400. 8.45pm. Until Friday 30. First Group Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, www.timeouttickets.com

MustHaveSoul with AtJazz
Hot house talent Martin Iveson makes his Dubai debut.
Free. 7pm-2am, 360°, Jumeirah Beach Hotel (056 682 6617).

No.1 Desi
Locals DJ Shadow and DJ Hani spin commercial tunes.
Dhs100. 10.30pm-3am. Sensation, Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (050 115 2544).

Only at Armani/Privé
R&B, hip-hop and electro from Mass Ramli, Brooklyn and Darko De Jan.
Free. 10pm-3am. Armani/Privé, Burj Khalifa. (04 888 3308).

People by Crystal
DJ Anthony plays house and commercial tunes. Check the club’s Twitter feed@PeoplebyCrystal for last-minute celeb visits.
Free, couples and reservations only. 10pm-3am. Ongoing. Raffles Dubai, Oud Metha (050 297 2097).

Salsa party by Familia de la Salsa
Salsa, R&B and Latin house from DJ Udia.
Free. 9pm-late. Ongoing. Taverna, Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa, Jumeirah (04 346 1111).

Taboo Today is a residents’ party hosted by DJ Ejaz.
Dhs100 before midnight, Dhs130 after. 9pm-3am. Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah (050 624 5751).

Thursdays Experience
House tunes in Chi Club from DJ Enxo and DJ DLB, plus urban in Chi Red from Flowmaster J.
Free (ladies and couples), Dhs100 (men). 9pm-3am. Ongoing. Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland (04 337 9470).

Unzipped
Local bands play this weekly showcase of local talent, plus support from good time, tight-as-you-like house covers band Urban.
Dhs50. 6pm-3am. The Music Room, Majestic Hotel, Bur Dubai (056 799 6335).