Sufi Kathak: A dance in trance

One of India’s most revered classical dancer Manjari Chaturvedi will perform on soul-stirring qawwalis from the Awadh region on Friday evening. The only performing artist of Sufi kathak, Manjari lends a new dimension to the dance form by fusing the dancing styles of the whirling dervishes of Turkey with kathak.

Where: Al Joharra Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah

When: Friday 11, 7pm

Jazz festival: Barbecue beckons

Internationally acclaimed French band Barbecue will perform at a 10-day long jazz festival which gets underway from today. Formed by a group of students in the 1960s, Barbecue has performed at over 1500 concerts worldwide.

Where: Coral Deira, Dubai

When: January 10-19

Pamper yourself: On site massages

If you’re too preoccupied to visit a parlour for massage, we suggest you call Natural Wellness Spa at 04-348 3896. The therapists at the spa will visit your office or home and give you a good on-site massage. You remain fully clothed and no oils are used during the massage session which lasts 10-15 minutes and costs Dh50.