Rap stars: HIP-HOP

Rap stars: HIP-HOP

Get ready to groove to some top hip-hop music as Dubai-based band Diligent Thought perform two gigs at Irish Village on August 7 and at Club Alpha on August 12. The group will showcase their penchant for cerebral ramblings and word-play, paying homage to hip-hop’s golden days. Their performance includes a medley of original material, mixed with hip-hop classics and Old Skool party breaks.

• WHEN: August 7, August 12
• WHERE: Irish Village (August 7), Club Alpha (August 12)
• TICKETS: Dh50

Theatre: Comedy

Paritossh Painter’s Hindi play Oye Ki Girl Hai is about a girl’s search for a life partner.

• WHERE: Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, Dubai
• WHEN: August 7. From 9pm
• TICKETS: Dh75-Dh250
• CONTACT: 04-337 3724

Concert: Ballet

Bollywood actress and danseuse Hema Malini will perform at a classical dance show next week. She will be accompanied on stage by daughters Esha and Ahana.

• WHERE: Al Bustan Rotana Hotel. Doors open at 7pm
• WHEN: August 15
• CONTACTt: 04-337 3724

Party: Electrock

Dance to the electrifying tunes of DJ Cagedbaby aka Tom Gandey. The artiste will be supported by DJs Da Funct and Ricardo Da Force.

• WHEN: August 7
• WHERE: The Apartment Lounge and Club, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
• TICKETS: Dh85
• CONTACT: 04-4068 000

Live stunt: BEN 10 SHOW

The world premiere of the popular children’s television animated series, Ben 10, concludes Thursday. The 25-minute show features live stunts at the end of which children also get a chance to meet Ben Tennyson and other characters.

• WHEN: August 7
• WHERE: Modhesh Fun City

Innovative art: Benoit Beckons

Celebrated French artist Benoit Rondard will be displaying his art works at an exhibition called Sweet Eternity. The exhibition comprises 20 pieces of innovative works representing different points in time and different contexts.

• WHEN: August 11-23
• WHERE: Basement Art Gallery

Clubbing: Tantra night

DJ Rink, a popular female DJ from India, will play a wild set at the Tantra party later this week. Rink is well-known for her infectious electronic numbers, but that’s not all. She also mixes music from all other genres and styles. She will be supported in the event by Dubai-based DJ Shadow.

• WHEN: August 10
• WHERE: Alpha, Le Meridien Hotel, Dubai
• TICKETS: Dh100, Dh50, ladies enter free before midnight
• CONTACT: 050-739 8169

Fashion: Shayla and Abaya show

Watch hot designs and cool trends in shayla and abaya fashion wear as designers compete for top honours at this unique DSS Signature event starting today.

• WHERE: BurJuman
• WHEN: August 7-11