Felix da Housecat
Our pick of the week is the uber-cool Grammy Award-nominee Felix da Housecat. The American producer and DJ will kick off the new season at the stylish Provocateur with his blend of house and electroclash styles.
• July 18, from 11pm at Provocateur, Four Seasons Resort, Dubai, 04 343 8411
Invasion
The Act returns to active duty this weekend with its Invasion party. DJs Michka and Jean B will helm the decks to play a selection of popular and cool electronic tunes.
• July 17, from 11pm at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, 04 355 1116
411 Nights
The popular hip-hop night returns to People by Crystal Dubai with a line-up led by DJ Bliss, Mr Shef Codes and DJ Kaboo. Local favourite DJ Bliss arrives to the venue on a high – debut single Shining (featuring Kuwaiti crooner Daffy and American rapper Mims) has already clocked more than a million plays on YouTube.
• July 18, People by Crystal, Raffles Hotel, Dubai, 050 354 3131
Deep-Hop
A Club launches its new club concept where deep, progressive and electro- house will be played alongside old-school hip-hop. DJs Benyamin and Joey will be at the decks in a night billed as “where house meets hip-hop”.
• July 17, from 11pm at A Club, Dubai Marine Resort & Spa, 052 736 9669
Summer Rock Fest
Nepalese group Tumbleweed Inc lead a line-up featuring Filipino rockers Bulletcells and Dubai band Phoenix for a night of classic covers and originals.
• July 18 from 9.30pm at The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Tower, Dubai, 04 359 8888
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