A bash in honour of Juliana Down before the UAE rockers embark on a trip in search of fame in Hollywood

Russian hip-hop trio Krec perform for the first time in Dubai, with vinyl-scratchin’ warm-up from DJ Nik

This award-winning, well-attended indie night welcomes veteran UK DJ and Trilogy resident Conan Manchester into the fold, promising an eclectic set veering from ’70s rock to ’90s hip-hop, plus a stint behind the decks from founder Andy Buchan

Best known for club anthem ‘It’s Over Now’, US star Naté has spent more than 20 years in the industry, with a career spanning house, R&B, soul and disco

UK-based DJ Cosmic joins the Dust team for a night of nu-disco grooves

Known for working alongside Akon and Beyoncé, Barbadian R&B singer Shontelle flies in to sing hits ‘T-Shirt’ and ‘Impossible’ at this high-end club

Ten top DJs come together to say goodbye to one of Dubai’s iconic dancefloors for summer

Minimal bass music from the AudiOasis team

Resident DJs Manoj and Shadow play desi and Bollywood with a mix of house and R&B

Expect hip-hop, boogie, nu-disco and fresh funk from the DUST team

Kenyan rapper DNA (which stands for ‘Dreams ’n’ Ambitions’, apparently) is best known for 2006 hit ‘Banjuka’

Jordan’s DJ Sotusura returns to Dubai, a year after playing Dust’s launch party at Trilogy

No 1's resident talent celebrates the passing of another year with a set in the main room alongside MC Kie, while Shreo and Brooklyn spin in the Velvet Room

Up to 50 decksmiths go head to head behind the decks at the first round of Dubai’s biggest annual DJ comp. Expect sizzling mash-ups as the DJs showcase their skills in ten-minute slots

Featuring pop, urban, house, reggae and old skool music with DJ Crowne Prince and Mister Ash

DJs Andy Buchan and Just Lance will be working through the decades an hour at a time

A versatile decksmith and MC, DJ GQ (real name Kristopher Cottrell) has shared a stage with the likes of Pitbull, Busta Rhymes and G Unit

Hear old-school garage, R&B and more at this boat bash, with DJs Masterstepz, Snatcher and Sherif behind the decks, and all food and drink included in the price

N’Dulge regulars DJ Masterstepz and Schooly spin a selection of R&B hits at this busy night

DJ Turner plays a mix of soul, R&B, house and pop

Expect all manner of Latino-tinged grooves – from hip-hop to house and tango to techno – at this top alternative night

This urban night promises R&B, hip-hop, old-school, UK garage, funk and more

Spanish deep-house vocalist Nalaya Brown rose to fame thanks to TV talent show Popstars, before making a name alongside Wagon Cookin. Now fronting SuperMartXé, she guests at Cavalli

A five-hour party on the Gugu Boat, with urban and more spun by Dubai-based DJs Swaq, Madbeats, Khalid and guest Chabo

Andy Smith is best known for supplying beats and glitches to Portishead’s seminal Dummy and Portishead albums