Entertainment and Nightlife
Dubai has a lively after-dark scene, with numerous pubs and clubs to keep you partying till the early hours. Dance the night away at a wide choice of nightclubs around the city where popular DJs keep the music flowing. Or, for a more local flavour, visit the Middle Eastern, Indian, Filipino and Asian nightclubs where singers and dancers perform regularly. Of late, a number of internationally acclaimed DJs are making regular appearances in most of the clubs in Dubai, including Buddha Bar, 400, Peppermint and The Lodge. What’s more, they also double up as venues for a selection of International Music Festivals and gigs, which take place on a regular basis.
International entertainers come to Dubai regularly, as do theatre groups who include Dubai as an important part of their tours. Major dance groups from Europe and Asia, as well as ballet and opera companies from around the world, are regular visitors to the Emirates, as are a stream of international comedians.
Visitors can also visit the Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC), the first modern, non-profit, cross-community creative centre in the Gulf. This flagship project was the brainchild of local theatre-lovers and business people who recognised the need for an entertainment and educational centre for the community and future generations of Dubai.
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