Your week ahead

It's that time of the year again with the Arabian Travel Market 2010 kicking off this Tuesday. We wonder which after-party will be the talk of the town this year?

There's also plenty of evening entertainment on offer near the end of the week. Read on and take your pick. 

SUNDAY

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2010

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

More than 800 leaders representing the who's who of the global hotel investment industry are set to meet for the fourth year running at the industry's top hotel development networking event. Runs until Monday.

- www.meed-dubai.com

MONDAY

PhotoWorld Dubai 2010

Dubai World Trade Centre

International professionals from photo and imaging associations will be running workshops catering to the needs and requirements of both imaging professionals and photo enthusiasts.

- www.channelsexhibitions.com 

TUESDAY

Franchise Arabia 2010

ADNEC, Abu Dhabi

In its inaugural year, Franchise Arabia is set to become the capital's leading franchise-related networking event, promising to bring world class franchise and licensing concepts in retail, food and beverage, entertainment and education for the region's primary investors and key decision makers.

- www.franchisearabia.info 

Arabian Travel Market 2010

Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

The hottest travel and hospitality event in the region kicks off Tuesday and runs until May 7.

- www.arabiantravelmarket.com

WEDNESDAY

Digimedia.ME

Courtyard Building, Dubai

Want to find out what the latest trends are in digital marketing and what's hot and what's not? Attend this two-day conference. From 9am until 6pm; Dh800 per person.

- www.digimedia.me

The Laughter Factory

Jam Base, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Comedy with Nick Wilty, Ian Moore and Pierre Hollins. Starts at 9pm; tickets cost Dh115.

- www.thelaughterfactory.com 

THURSDAY

The Little Big Club Live

National Theatre, Abu Dhabi

Yes, we know it's for kids, but we're still strangely excited about this one. The opportunity to see the likes of Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob the Builder and Angelina Ballerina live in concert! Tickets start from Dh125.

- www.culturalorg.ae 

Sounds of Arabia 2010: Opening Gala

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

Arabian stars Said Al Salem and Lotfi Bouchnak perform from 8pm. Tickets cost Dh150 pr Dh250.

- www.adach.ae

RIO Live

The Irish Village, Dubai

The Shine On hitmaker performs from 9pm. Tickets cost Dh150.

- www.theirishvillage.ae

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