TOP 5 things to do this weekend

1 Laughter Factory. This month's comics hit the Aviation Club tonight and the Player's Lounge tomorrow. John Moloney, Pierre Hollins (above) and Trevor Crook take to the stage at 9pm. Tickets Dh100. Call: 04 355 1862

2 Neo meets Montreal – Joubin. The Persian-born performer is just beginning to reach the height of his career and seems to have booked himself a place in the top 50. He hits Neo tonight, call 04 357 1113 for bookings.

3 Hed Kandi @Ampidome. One of the highlights of Dubai's social scene moves to the Madinat Jumeirah's new inflatable party venue. Funky house from 10pm onwards, tonight. Call 050 874 6972 for table bookings

4 Basic Cuban Salsa course. Put summer downtime to good use and improve your social life by learning how to salsa. At 9pm tomorrow at the Dubai Community Theatre & Art Centre. Call: 04 341 4777

5 Art card exhibition & workshop. The Sharjah Art Museum displays all the postcards it has received from artists around the world; a workshop tomorrow teaches you how to create your own art card. Call 06 569 5050