9 great things to do in Dubai this week

Dubai Frame
It’s finally happened, everyone. After five years of construction, Dubai Frame – that huge gold structure you’ve no doubt seen jutting out of the horizon – is now welcoming visitors through its doors. The 150-metre high structure offers unrestricted views of “old” and “new” Dubai and is connected via a 93-metre wide bridge. There’s also a museum on the ground floor where visitors can explore how the emirate transitioned from it’s humble fishing village beginnings to the modern metropolis it is today.
When: 10am-7pm, daily
Where: Zabeel Park, Dubai
Price: AED20 (kids) and AED50 (adults)
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Salt’s Surf house
One of Dubai’s favourite burger joints has setup shop in a new location at La Mer. Salt’s Surf House is their boldest venue yet, with a huge industrial surf shop vibe where guests can relax in the chill-out or lounge areas while gorging on Salt’s signature sliders. Speaking of which, there are two new exclusive Wagyu sliders here. The Black Melt that’s served with a barbecue-sriracha sauce in a black bun, and the Big Salter, a double patty beast that will kill your hunger in no time. Oh, and they serve a great nitro coffee, too.
Where: La Mer North, Jumeirah
Contact: website

Wash x Hip Hop Chic
American R&B singer Wash is performing on Cirque Le Soir’s Hip Hop Chic Monday. The 24-year-old, whose debut single Can’t Trust Thots features rapper French Montana, is bringing his smooth vocals and upbeat playlist, all the way from Texas to one of Dubai’s freakiest nightspots. Local DJs Keza and Flipp’Side will be warming up the crowds.
When: 11pm-3am, Monday, January 8,
Where: Cirque Le Soir Dubai, Fairmont Hotel
Contact: +971 50 995 5400,

Nuno dos Santos and Love Over Entropy
Who said January had to be boring? Warm up with Balearic beats at Blue Marlin, take a dip and recharge before SoHaSo Showcase takes over the dance floor. Love Over Entropy then brings soulful, atmospheric tunes, before Nuno dos Santos presents an eclectic set, featuring everything from deep house to serene techno.
When: 1pm-11pm, Friday, January 12
Where: Blue Marlin Ibiza, Golden Tulip Al Jazira
Contact: +971 56 113 3400, website

Clark Beckham
The American Idol runner-up takes up a six-week Dubai residency at one of the UAE’s few true jazz bars. Clark’s bluesy vocals saw him win fan favourite status in the 2015 season of the US singing contest, and his live performances were among the top 10 most viewed videos on the show’s YouTube channel. See www.palazzoversace.ae/en for timings.
When: 9pm-10pm, Tuesday, January 9
Where: Q’s Bar and Lounge, Palazzo Versace
Contact: +971 4 556 8865,

A$AP Ferg
American rapper A$AP Ferg is heading from New York City’s Harlem neighbourhood to Dubai’s design district to entertain partygoers for one night only at Base. The award-winning 29-year-old hip hop artist and successful fashion designer has a new album out, Still Striving, which he’ll perform tracks from.
When: 10pm-4am, Friday, January 12
Where: Base Dubai, d3
Contact: +971 55 313 4999, website

Goodbye Christopher Robin
A touching drama that allows us a glimpse of the relatiaonship between children’s author A. A. Milne (who wrote Winnie the Pooh) and his son Christopher.
In cinemas from January 11