Salsa dance classes in Dubai

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

A two-night stand of ‘Funny Business’ with international comic Dean Edwards, a former cast member on Saturday Night Live who is known for impressions of Michael Jackson and Denzel Washington

Urban hits at this new ‘exactly-what-it-says-on-the-tin’ night

Say ‘Prost!’ with unlimited Bavarian meat and hops, live music and more

This chamber ensemble, founded by violinist Beyer in 2006, is known for programming baroque works for violins

Now in its sixth year, the Grand Hyatt’s memorable Oktoberfest tent offers meat, litre jugs of hops and live music every night for the next 17 days

Expect to hear old-school hip-hop, Brit beat, breaks, electro and more from Sister Rock, DJ East and Desert Collective at this fresh and gritty bass night

The 5th annual Masala Awards takes place at Madinat Jumeirah

Celebrate the National Day with Tiger - Salman Khan along with Priyanka Chopra, Zarine Khan, Sophie Chowdhary and many more

The Parisian clubbing brand arrives for a National Day-themed celebration, with sets from Romain Saint Gilles and Mo Tiger

To mark Dubai International Film Festival, which is taking place in the neighbouring Madinat Area, Bahri Bar is serving special themed mixed drinks throughout the duration of the festival

Five local aspiring songwriters try out some original material

The Embassy of Ukraine presents a special programme entitled ‘Fantasia Ballet’. Expect festive twirls

This sports bar gets into the spirit with daily retro nights, playing ’80s and ’90s club classics – and Christmas tunes

The official after-party for this month’s Art Nights – during which DIFC’s galleries open their doors for the evening – will offer tapas and mixed drinks

The Gramercy’s stand-up comedy nights resume with a return from Texas-based Mo Amer, known as ‘the Eddie Murphy of Arab-American comedy’

R&B vocalist Aysha and blues/soul singer Brian Templeton perform

Keep an eye out for the club’s photographer at this glitzy new night

Brit pub Double Decker goes all classy with a jazzy swing night

Irish singer-songwriter Casey rounds up four days of St Patrick’s Day celebrations at McGettigan’s

Celebrate Ireland’s national day with party band The Maplejacks, DJ Marky Mark, Irish dancing, an Irish buffet and plenty of Irish hops

Googoosh, the most iconic Iranian female pop-singer will perform live in Dubai

There’s live music from local musicians in the area formerly known as Bastakiya throughout the festival

This respected nine-piece American vocal ensemble perform for the Dubai Concert Committee