Steve Aoki, Desiigner and Faithless will all perform…

The new season has officially kicked off and we couldn’t be happier. There’s a lot of big nights happening this weekend whether you’re a fan of R&B, hip-hop, house or techno, you’re bound to find a fun place to party at.

Here are eight parties to check out this weekend.

Thursday: Luciano at BASE

This Thursday, October 3, Luciano will be DJing at Base Dubai. He’ll be helping the super club to launch its brand-new house night, which will continue every Thursday from 11pm to 4am. Expect everything from Latin organic downtempo beats to absolute club bangers from the Swiss-Chilean producer.

Base Dubai, Dubai Design District, 11pm to 4am, Thursday October 3. Tel: (055) 313 4999. basedubai.com

Thursday: Stefflon Don at White

Hurtin’ Me hitmaker, Stefflon Don, is set to perform at White this Thursday. The British hip-hop artist rose to fame when she collaborated with French Montana in 2017, and now she’s jetting off to Dubai to perform her biggest hits. Even better news, there will be complimentary beverages for the ladies until 4am.

WHITE Dubai, Meydan, Dubai, 10pm to 4am, Thursday October 3. Tel: (050) 443 0933. whitedubai.com

Thursday: B.Jones at The Penthouse

Skyline Thursdays presents a night of deep house at The Penthouse on Thursday September 26. B.Jones, fresh from performing at Spain’s Dreambeach festival and Alamos Beach Festival or Arona Summer Festival will now be spinning the decks in Dubai. The Come Closer hit-maker will be preluded by Dubai DJ Chris Wright, with the night coming to a close with tunes from NSI.

The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Thursdays, 9pm to 3am. Tel: (052) 900 4868. fivehotelsandresorts.com

Friday: Pan-Pot at Code

German duo, Pan-Pot will be performing at Code this Friday, where they will work together to show the crowd the very best in deep house and techno tunes. Real names Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix, the pair met in Berlin and having been working together ever since.

Code, Soho Garden, Meydan, Friday October 3, 11pm to 3am, free. Tel: (052) 388 8849. sohogardendxb.com

Friday: Desiigner at BASE

Superstar rapper Desiigner will be performing at Base on Friday October 4. The Panda hit-maker will be returning to Dubai to take the stage at d3’s huge super club. Real name, Sidney Royel Selby III, Desiigner was nominated for countless awards for his hit, as well as taking home the Billboard Music Award for Best Rap Star.

BASE Dubai, Dubai Design District, 11pm to 4am, Friday October 3. Tel: (055) 313 4999. basedubai.com

Friday: Steve Aoki at White

Legendary DJ Steve Aoki is set to make his return to Dubai this weekend at White Dubai. The world-famous cake-throwing DJ and producer was originally scheduled for the now-cancelled BAO Festival but he will now take to the stage on Friday October 4 at the super club. The event will be ladies’ night so girls can enter for free. Guys will have a Dhs200 entry fee, but this includes one drink.

Steve Aoki, White Dubai, Meydan Racecourse, Friday October 4, 10pm to 4am, free for ladies, Dhs200 for guys. whitedubai.com

Friday: Faithless at Soho Garden

Soho Garden’s Cafe Mambo Ibiza residency is continuing this Friday with a DJ set from the legendary Faithless. Sister Bliss will be dropping a set with some of their best-loved hits including Insomnia, Mass Destruction and We Come 1. 

Soho Garden, Meydan Racecourse, Friday October 3, 8pm to 3am. Tel: (052) 388 8849. sohogardendxb.com

Friday: Groove on the Grass

The season 8 opening of Groove on the Grass is taking place this Friday October 4 with a brand-new line up. This weekend will see Acid Pauli, Egyptian Lover and Viken Arman live on stage. Tickets are available via Platinumlist.net from Dhs225.

Groove on the Grass, Emirates Golf Club, Friday October 4, 5pm to 3am. Tel: (055) 709 2722. platinumlist.net

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