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20 brand new things to do in Dubai
Think you've done everything Dubai has to offer?
Hot new venues in Souk Al Bahar
A host of new venues recently unveiled in the heart of Downtown
25 things to do this week
Roni Size and DJ Maseo spin, while Rock Bottom turns 17
Eight virtual reality experiences in Dubai
Drive a 4x4 through the jungle or have a laser shootout - all in VR
Editor's hot picks
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31 hottest gigs and club nights this week
New club 2Liv launches while DJ Maseo and Roni Size spin
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Claw - the Time Out review
We dine at this heavily-hyped novelty venue and report back
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The Prodigy and Calvin Harris at Creamfields
Huge dance acts make this year’s festival one to remember
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First pictures: New nightclub on the Palm
2Liv club on the Palm now open
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Time Out meets Selena Gomez
We chat to the star ahead of Dubai Music Week
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Pictures: Shahrukh Khan in Dubai
Bollywood megastar bringing song and dance show to Dubai
Latest pictures
First look: Anantara hotel now open in Dubai
Exclusive pictures of the luxury Palm resort offering villas on stilts
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Pictures: Dh27.5 million gold Lamborghini model in Dubai
Take a closer look at the prototype of 'the most expensive car in history'
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Club Boudoir Dubai re-launch party
Exclusive masquerade ball to usher in a new era at this Dubai institution
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Big Foam Dance Pool Party at XL Beach Club
XL promised us foam - and then they provided it in waves
More NightlifeNightlife & Music
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DJ Maseo of De La Soul speaks
Influential producer talks ahead of Dubai gig
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17 bar bands to try in Dubai
Our pick of the best resident groups across the emirate
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Spotlight on: Smokingroove
Sandance resident Marko on following David Guetta and Fatboy Slim
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Restaurants
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15 restaurants with entertainment
Our favourite spots for dinner and a show - from jazz to cabaret
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47 eating out deals in Dubai this week
Hit Maya's Mexican festival or Peppercrab's mid-autumn event
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Bapas - a Belgium take on tapas in Dubai
Plus more hot openings: Reform, Sass Café and TOKO
Film
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The best fight scenes on film
John Woo to Quentin Tarantino - the hairiest punch-ups on celluloid
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John Travolta hopes to film in Dubai
The Hollywood legend claims he is sizing up the emirate
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20 best music movies ever
The best music docus, star biopics and concert films ever committed to celluloid
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Der Keller (Restaurants)
Meal DealTraditional Bavarian dishes, drinks and music. Prices à la carteTimings: 6pm-1am(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) More meal deals
Traiteur (Restaurants)
Meal DealThe Masters of Food season continues with a masterclass in making mixed drinks with tea, with Camellia’s Tea House, followed by a barbecue at Traiteur. Dhs450 per personTimings: 5pm-midnight(Saturday) More meal deals
The Fig And The Fountain (Art)
New York-based artist Nadia Ayari’s densely painted works use stark, contrasting colours of natural imagery as an allegory for the human condition More art exhibitions
Chameleon Saturdays (Nightlife)
The Middle East-based DJ Tanya Vie will be spinning deep and soulful house as well as commercial tunes for Chameleon Saturdays, the
club’s Russian night More nightlife events -
Rodeo Grill (Restaurants)
Meal DealA selection of à la carte specials focussing on oysters. Prices varyTimings: 6.30pm-11.30pm(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) More meal deals
The Blind Owl (Art)
This calligraphy exhibition uses text from the famous Iranian fiction writer Sadegh Hedayat’s novel The Blind Owl More art exhibitions
The Devine is in the Detail: Aisha Khalid (Art)
This exhibition explores the relationship between precise geometry and spirituality More art exhibitions
L.O.V.E. Sundays (Nightlife)
Hip Japanese venue Okku’s regular Sunday night continues to shine with a mix of classic house and retro flavours as well as Japanese-themed nibbles More nightlife events
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Nezesaussi (Restaurants)
Meal DealUnlimited platters of Australian steak and chops, including side dishes and live music. Dhs250 (house beverages)Timings: 7pm to 11pm(Monday) More meal deals
Urban Bistro (Restaurants)
Meal DealThe popular café offers a buy-one-get-one free deal on weekday breakfasts this month. Prices à la carteTimings: 7am-11.30am(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) More meal deals
Christian Voigt Photography (Art)
A solo photography show by Munich-born Christian Voigt, with images that capture the intense colours and eye-catching details of everyday life More art exhibitions
The Monday Show (Nightlife)
Cavalli Club’s latest night, The Monday Show, launches this week with a screening of the Audrey Hepburn classic More nightlife events
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Chutneys (Restaurants)
Meal DealGuests dining from the à la carte menu between 12.30pm-1.30pm for lunch and 7pm-8pm for dinner will get a 50 percent discount on food and a 20 percent discount on beverages. Prices varyTimings: 12.30pm-1.30pm, 7pm-8pm(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) More meal deals
Sentient at J+A Gallery (Art)
A collaboration with Brooklyn-based New York furniture design company Sentient More art exhibitions
Cirque Loves Funky House Peppermint (Nightlife)
Rock up and experience resident DJ MadJam More nightlife events
Pretty Little Singers Launch Party (Nightlife)
Get the opportunity to combine a ladies’ night with karoke in this female-only affair that includes complimentary cocktails and canapés, so head down to belt out your favourite tunes More nightlife events
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Da Vinci’s (Restaurants)
Meal DealSpecials change every month. Discount for Emirates staff(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) More meal deals
Krossconnection (Nightlife)
Jazz, hip hop, rap and reggae, with jazz and blues on Sundays More nightlife events
360° (Bars & Clubs)
Selected beverages at the special price of Dhs25 per drink Timings: 5pm-8pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday) More drink deals
Vantage Point Sharjah: Group Presentation (Art)
A collection of photographs which capture the emirate of Sharjah, including its central and eastern regions. The images are from UAE residents More art exhibitions
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Al Dawaar (Restaurants)
Meal DealEnjoy a superb international buffet featuring dishes from Europe, Middle East and Asia both for lunch (Dhs165 per person, food only) or dinner (Dhs230 per person, food only) (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday) More meal deals
Rox Empire (Nightlife)
Playing traditional rock and blues hits, plus a sprinkling of modern dance tunes More nightlife events
Voda Bar (Bars & Clubs)
Live sushi station and entertainment Timings: 7pm-midnight (Thursday) More drink deals
Ghazel | Family Tree (From the Me series) (Art)
An exhibition of performance art and photography based on the theme of family stories by an Iranian contemporary artist More art exhibitions
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Resound (Nightlife)
Retro, acoustic and pop sounds from this cover band More nightlife events
Ocean Blue (Bars & Clubs)
Relax and unwind after a busy week with a beachside Barbeque at Ocean Blue. Enjoy great barbeque fare set against the back drop of the Arabian Gulf with freshly prepared barbequed bites, live entertainment, delicious desserts and a dedicated activities corner for the children. The perfect night out for the entire family for only Dhs225 inclusive of soft drinks Timings: 5pm-midnight (Friday) More drink deals
Mégatours: toujours plus haut! Mega towers: higher and higher! (Art)
Designed by Parisian collective Universcience, this exhibition explores the possibility of skyscrapers, their desirability and covers the construction of a ‘mega’ skyscraper which began this year in Jeddah and is set to be more than 1km high More art exhibitions
Bars
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The Act - review
We take a table at the outlandish club mixing cabaret and theatre
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Seven hot ladies' nights in Dubai
Grab the girls and hit one of these weekly spots
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Pacha to open in Dubai next year
New Ibiza-inspired super-club set to take the place of Trilogy
Kids
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Nine family activities to try this week
Play golf, learn about rainforests or hit the KidZania World Fair
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Time Out's favourite family movies
The feel-good flicks which make us blub
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Competition winners at Time Out Kids screening
Mascot Elliot the bear on hand to meet excited youngsters
Time In
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Breaking Bad: How will it end?
With the hit show soon to wrap on OSN, we guess the finale
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Computer games set in Dubai
When has the emirate cropped up on consoles?
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This week's top TV picks
The original Hairspray or Josh Brolin in Thrashin'
Body & Mind
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FIT 13 show opens in Dubai
One day health exhibition, plus a new 'blow-dry bar' in TECOM
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Holistic healing through art
Sceptical? Pick up a paintbrush at The Third Eye's creative therapy session
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Eight salads worse for you than a Whopper
We discover that ordering a salad isn't always the healthy choice
The Knowledge
Time Out
Abu Dhabi
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Restaurant Awards 2013 shortlist revealed
The race is on to crown the best dining options in the capitalTime Out
Bahrain
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Ten hot staycations in Bahrain
Need a break? Take a vacation without leaving the islandTime Out
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