Top shows and festivals to watch in Dubai and Abu Dhabi before the end of 2019

British rapper Skepta will perform at White Dubai on October 10 and Drai’s Dubai on October 11. | Thu, October 10, 10pm-4am; Free for ladies; Dh200 men; White Dubai, Meydan Racecourse | Fri, October 11, 10pm-4am; Free for ladies; Dh200 men; Drais Dubai, Meydan Racecourse.

American singer Mariah Carey will perform live at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, marking the beginning of the One Year to Go (1YTG) countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai, the World’s Greatest Show. | Sun, October 20, 5pm-10pm; Free; Burj Park, Downtown Dubai

American rapper Eminem will return to the UAE for a show on October 25 at du Arena, Abu Dhabi. The ‘Real Slim Shady’ artist last performed in Abu Dhabi in 2012 as part of the Formula 1 weekend, closing out the Yasalam after-race concerts. | Fri, October 25, 6pm; from Dh395; du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

After a health setback that saw UAE fans miss their date with Trevor Noah back in December, the South African comedian and talk show host is ready to return to these shores for a two-night gig this October. | Fri, October 25, 8pm and Sat, October 26, 7pm; from Dh300; du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The Halloween weekend will kick off a two-day Party in the Park with Fatboy Slim, The Kooks and Richard Ashcroft performing live in Dubai. | Thu, October 31, 6pm-1am and Fri, November 1, 2pm-midnight; from Dh250, Dubai Media City, Amphitheatre

English singer and songwriter Dua Lipa is set to return to the UAE for a gig on the Palm Jumeirah. | Fri, November 15; 4pm; from Dh250; The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Acclaimed Indian musician AR Rahman will return to Dubai for a show at the Coca-Cola Arena. | Fri, November 15, 6pm; from Dh50; Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai

Singer ‘Passenger’ is coming to Dubai Opera. | November 20, 8pm; from Dh195; Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai.

DJ Marshmello will return to the UAE for a set during the F1 weekend festivities | Thu, November 28; prices vary; du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Travis Scott to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix. | Fri, November 29; prices vary; du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan’s iconic Sufi band Junoon will return to Dubai after their historic reunion tour in the UAE in the beginning of 2019. | Fri, November 29, 9pm; from Dh157.50; Dubai Duty Free Tennis stadium.

Lana Del Rey will take the stage as part of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | Sat, November 30; prices vary; du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Feeling down? Look on the bright side: The Killers are returning to the UAE. | Sun, December 1; prices vary; du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Kylie Minogue returns to Dubai at Rugby Sevens concert. | Fri, December 6, 9.30pm, from Dh400; Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

Spice Girls’ Melanie C – also known as Mel C and Sporty Spice – is returning to Dubai. | Fri, December 13, 6pm; free for ladies, from Dh100 for gents; Zero Gravity, Skydive Dubai Drop Zone

After 15 years off the the road, British singing sensation Dido is going on a world tour, and she’s landing in Dubai. | Fri, December 13, 7pm; from Dh295; Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

Bruno Mars to headline NYE gig in Abu Dhabi. | Tue, December 31, 6pm; from Dh350, du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi