What to do in Dubai this weekend: Comedy, 'live' music, celeb spotting

Ladies grab your heels and gentlemen pop your collar, weekend is here and you can let down your hair to have some fun.

Party in Sky: October 15

Unwind, dine and dance into the weekend at Cielo's new season opening party this coming Thursday October 15.

Live music, saxophonists, Brazilian samba dancers and delicious Latin Street food will be offered up on Cielo's rooftop from 8.00pm.

The soundtrack to the party will be provided by renowned resident DJs Michael Karrera and Consoul Trainin, fresh back from a summer season in Mykonos. As the beats pick-up revellers can dance the night away to Cielo's live Latin band.

Dubai Comedy Festival: October 15 to 24

From the start to the end of Dubai Comedy Festival, you can catch family-friendly street comedy performances every day in JBR, for free.

From jugglers and clowns to comedians and acrobats- there is something to have every member of the family giggling.

And for the more mature audiences, be sure to get your laughs in at the Comedy Nights including improve comedy with 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', the first ladies of laughter in 'Mina Liccione & the Funny Girls go PINK!', the sublime Ali Al Sayed's 'Onestly Sbeaking', Dubai Laughing, 'Beat the Gong!', Dubomedy Comedy Jam, The Laughter Factory, Comedy Oasis and Frankie’s Comedy Cellar.

Just don't blame us if you break your funny bone.

Avantgrade, Special Guest Supernova: October 15

The dynamic Italian DJ-duo Supernova are in the city! Powerful grooves, sounds and an eclectic style, these two are just what you need to start the weekend.

Dress Code: smart elegant.

Open at 11pm.

Dubai Celebrity Smash: October 16

The Dubai Celebrity Smash, set to take place on October 16, announced the new line up of celebrities confirmed for the star studded sports extravaganza.

Football legend Luis Figo, Bollywood bad boy Gulshan Grover, a Scottish professional golfer, Carly Booth, the funny-man from the latest Hollywood hit 'Antman', Michael Pena, and English professional golfer, Melissa Reid and will all be gathering in Dubai starting of October 16. 

The weekend event will end with a Gala & awards dinner at Annex, Burj Khalifa.

Previously confirmed celebrities include Kevin Sorbo, Ron Pearlman and Dennis Quaid.

Hip Hop by Nature, Music by DJ BLISS: October 16

Old school, new school this guy knows what we want and never fails to get the Hip Hop lovers moving.

Dress code: smart elegant.

Open at 11pm

Deep House Saturdays, Music by Jean B feat.Jixo & Danz: October 17

Brand ambassadors for Sennheiser Middle East, these two feed off each other’s tunes, an art that is hard to master and they have proved two heads is better than one. This Saturday at Movida alongside deep house resident DJ JEAN B.

Dress Code: smart elegant.

Open at 11pm.

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