Still loving you: Scorpions

Concert: Still loving you: Scorpions

Rock legends Scorpions are all set to create a storm when they perform in Dubai Thursday. The band from Hanover, Germany, is best known for the 1980s rock anthem Rock You Like a Hurricane and singles like No One Like You and Still Loving You. The band has sold over 75 million albums worldwide.

WHERE: Dubai Festival City

WHEN: May 22

TICKET PRICES: Dh250-Dh900

Theatre: Sound of music

Relive the tale of the Von Trapp family singers in The Sound of Music, one of the most beloved musicals ever made. Watch the magic spring to life in a two-hour concert by father-son duo Franz and Franz Junior and 16 other talented artists.

WHERE: Madinat Arena-Jumeirah

(May 22-23), Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi (May 24)

TIMINGS: 9pm (May 22); noon (children’s show) and 8pm (May 23); and 8pm (May 24)

TICKETS: Dh1,500, Dh1,275 and Dh1,050 (May 22: Dinner included); Dh800, Dh600 and Dh200 (May 23); Dh850, Dh650 and Dh450 (May 24); Dh150, Dh200 and Dh150 (children’s show)

ENQUIRIES: Call 050-626 5716 and 050-482 9267

Television: Salam Emirates

Anchored by RJ Sachin Khumbar, Salam Emirates Season 2 is being aired every weekend on ARY Digital Network.

TIMINGS: 7:30pm every Friday

Gaming Event: Electronic Sports

The first Electronic Sports World Cup Championship UAE will be held during the International CES/ Hometech exhibition. The UAE winners will go on to play the international finals in San Jose, California, where players from around the world will compete.

WHERE: Dubai World Trade Centre

WHEN: May 25-27

Party nights: Peppermint experience

Fluid Production, the creator of Peppermint Club and the Peppermint Experience, is once again ready to bring electronic music stars to Dubai. Created by DJ Sander Kleinenberg, with his DVJ system and all the usual bells and whistles, Dubai is all set to experience a night full of brilliant sounds and visuals.

WHERE: Madinat Arena-Jumeirah

WHEN: May 22

FOR BOOKINGS: Call 050-343 3909, 050-357 1113, 050-427 6540

DJ Rink

DJ Rink from India will appear in her debut performance in Dubai tonight and is expected to give party animals a night worth remembering.

WHERE: Kandy Club at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

WHEN: May 22

TICKETS: Dh80 (regular) and Dh120 (VIP). Ladies enter for free before 11pm

Art exhibition: Abdullah Al Mahraqi

Under the patronage of Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chancellor of UAE University, artist Abdullah Al Mahraqi’s works will be showcased in an exhibition.

WHERE: Meem Gallery, Dubai

WHEN: Until July 12

ENQUIRIES: Call 04-347 77883

Disney live: Mickey’s magic show

Dubai will get a taste of Disney’s magic as Mickey Mouse and friends roll into town as part of the Disney Live Mickey’s Magic Show world tour. The show will also feature famed illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer, who has worked with famous magicians like David Copperfield and Lance Burton.

WHERE: Dubai Airport Expo

WHEN: Three shows daily from May 15-26

ENQUIRIES: Call 04-362 4114 (Global Village), 04-321 8884 (Artaaj Events)

Dance Competition: Can Dubai dance?

Ten couples will be put to the test at Dubai Can Dance, a formal black tie and entertainment gala night to be held during the weekend.

Dance personalities Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag, stars of the hit BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing, will judge the competition. Enthusiasm will be the most important factor, said Erin. "A great sense of enjoyment, good posture and musicality are what we are looking for. Dancing is fun and participants need to show that," she said. According to Anton, communication and rapport as a couple define a great performance. "A good hold, a good grasp of the basic footwork and good rhythm are all important," said Anton.

WHERE: Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai

WHEN: May 23