Musical madness around the UAE this week

Nancy Ajram in concert

What One of the most loved singers in the Arab world performs at her first concert in Ajman. The Lebanese singer's hit albums Ah W Noss and Ya Tabtab… Wa Dalla, have been topping the Arab charts for quite some time. Expect to hear some of the songstress' most popular tunes.
When December 17
Where Fantasia Ground, Near Ajman City Centre
How Tickets cost Dh250, Dh150, Dh100 and Dh50. For more information call 050 876 1958

The Laughter Factory

What Laugh your heart out with a talented trio of stand-up comedians. The line-up for this month comprises Paul Sinha, Brendan Dempsey and Matt Welcome.
Where Grand Millennium Dubai
When December 16
How Tickets cost Dh115 For details call 04 355 1862 or 800 4669

PC Chandra Bangiyo Utsav 2010

What Renowned Indian singer Usha Uthup headlines this two-day festival organised by the Dubai Bengali community. Other artists include the doyen of Indian classical music Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, Bollywood singers Raghav Chatterjee and Nachiketa Chakraborty.
When December 17 and 18
Where Al Nasr Leisureland, Ice Skating Rink
How Dh50. For more information call 056 678 9462,050 749 8068 or 050 631 3097

The Return of the Little Fairy

What Liliane the little fairy decides to come back down to Earth. She brings with her children from the stars; they come to learn lessons of love, friendship and acceptance.
Where Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates
When December 16 and 17
How Tickets cost Dh150, Dh135. For more info call 04 341 477

Yolanda Be Cool
What Listen to the sublime tunes of Yolanda Be Cool. Australians Sylvester Martinez and Johnson Peterson who make up the band recently cut their hit single We No Speak Americano.
Where Chi@TheLodge, Dubai
When December 16
How Tickets cost Dh120, For more information contact 050 749 2745

Shakers

What A group of teenagers take to the stage for John Godber and Jane Thornton's play about living in London in the Eighties.
When December 17
Where Kilachand Studio Theatre, Ductac
How For more information call 050 454 1713

Audio Tonic with Duff Disco

What Continuing the ‘Disco December theme' is a true future hero Jeremy Duffy who is also known as Duff Disco. He is one of the new breed of nu disco producer.
When December 17
Where 360 at Jumeirah Beach Hotel
How Entry to the party is free. To make a booking call 050 107 6405 (after 3pm)

Christmas Drumming

What Experience drumming in the desert as you connect with your inner rhythms. You could join in the drumming or in a spot of tribal dancing.
Where Gulf Ventures Camp, Dubai
When December 23
How Tickets cost Dh190, Dh85

Magic Lantern

What Each session of this event features a stage show combining comedy and drama to make children understand the films that follow by explaining key elements of the history, genres and techniques of cinema.
When December 18, at Al Qasba
How Season's membership (for six screenings) cost Dh100. For more information call 06 556 0777

Aladdin

What The rip-roaring adventure story of Aladdin will be brought magically to life in this spectacular pantomime.
Where First Group Theatre, Jumeirah
When December 22 and 23
How To make a booking call 04 366 6546

Guns n' Roses

What Get ready to scream Welcome to the Jungle as legendary rocker Axl Rose and his iconic rock group Guns N' Roses descend on Abu Dhabi. This is the band's first Middle East appearance as part of their successful Chinese Democracy tour. They will belt out tracks from their latest album as well as some classic hits from the Appetite for Destruction and Use Your Illusion Eras.
When December 16, 8pm onwards
Where Yas Arena, Yas Island
How Tickets cost Dh150 (general), Dh450 (golden circle), Dh500 (group of four). For details log on to www.thinkflash.ae

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Paul Van Dyk in concert

When December 31
Where Dubai World Trade Centre
How Tickets cost Dh200. For bookings and more information call 800 4669

Nocturnes

When January 6
Where Joharah Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah
How Tickets cost Dh700. To make a booking visit box office at Souq, Madinat Jumeirah or log on to www.madinattheatre.com

Kandy NYE Experience 2011

When December 31
Where Jumeirah Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Dubai
How Tickets cost Dh150, Dh200 and Dh300. For details call 050 433 3369

Club call Best parties in town

Warped feat Adam & Dan P

What iLL Communications presents Warped feat Adam & Dan P. The event also features Adam and Dan P spin in the main room, SYNF at the studio room and Dany Neville and Rone Jaxx on the terrace.
Where Trilogy, Dubai
When December 24
How Tickets cost Dh100, Dh130

White @ Sensation Present Christmas Party

What Featuring Super Model DJane Kekka
When December 24
Where Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland
How Dh120. For information call 04 337 9470

Must Have Soul

What Must Have Soul resident DJs Simon Reid and Tristan Bain take charge of deck duties alongside Skylite resident Alex L.
When December 17
Where Skylite, The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi
How Free. For bookings call 050 124 9640

Xtreme Festival OF Fire Full Moon Party

What DJ Pierre Ravan headlines this party with Hush on bongos. Blurring the lines of theatre and entertainment, the Xtreme Festival of Fire brings together an interesting line-up of performers.
When December 17
Where Nasimi Beach at Atlantis
How Tickets cost Dh100, Dh50. For bookings call 055 200 4321

Lee Burridge (Almost Anonymous)

What Lee Burridge (Almost Anonymous) mans the decks at the Studio Room - Step On, while on the Rooftop it's DJs Dany Neville and Rone Jaxx who will keep the party throbbing with their pulsating sets.
When December 17
Where Trilogy, Souq Madinat Jumeriah
How Tickets cost Dh120, Dh90. For information call 050 725 8277

Anokha

What Don't miss this weekly Saturday bash where DJ Tushar and Benson will be spinning some of their top mixes.
When December 18
Where At The Rooftop Main Room, Madinat Jumeirah
How Tickets cost Dh50. To make a booking Call 050 194 1087

Must Have Soul Residents Party

What Groove to some fabulous music as DJs Simon Reid, Tristan Bain and Dan Chadwick take control of the decks at this residents party.
When December 18
Where 360 at Jumeirah Beach Hotel
How Entrance to the party is free. For more information call 055 616 0643