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BRILLIANT THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN MAY

DUBAI FOOD FESTIVAL

When: May 2 to 15

The city’s annual celebration of food returns with specially-curated dining experiences and limited edition menus. Plus guided food tours, cooking masterclasses by top chefs and unforgettable themed feasts. q visitdubai.com

MAROON 5

When: May 6

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena hosts the hotly anticipated concert from pop-rockers Maroon 5 this month. a Etihad Arena, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Fri, doors open 7pm, from Dhs300. ticketmaster.ae

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CONOR MAYNARD & ZACK KNIGHT LIVE

When: May 8

The YouTube and TikTok pop stars, best known for their effortlessly cool acoustic cover tracks, perform on stage together at the Coca-Cola Arena this month. a Coca-Cola Arena Dubai, 8pm, from Dhs100. coca-cola-arena.com

BINGO LOCO AT BARASTI BEACH

When: May 13

Dance-offs, confetti showers, DJs spinning ‘90s hits and international holiday prizes up for grabs – Bingo Loco promises a massive bingo rave when it takes over Barasti Beach. a Bingo Loco, Barasti, from 6pm to 11pm, Dhs150. bingo-loco.com

BIG BURJ AL ARAB BOXING STUNT

When: May 14

Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather will step into the boxing ring once more when he takes on unbeaten boxer Don Moore in an exhibition bout on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab.

JOSH WIDDICOMBE: BIT MUCH TOUR

When: May 18

Widdicombe is just one of the names flying into town for this year’s Dubai Comedy Festival. Find out who else is coming on p28. a The Agenda, Dubai Media City, 8pm, Dhs195. dubaicomedyfest.ae

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FATBOY SLIM LIVE AT DXBEACH

When: May 20

Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, is back on the sand, this time at Zero Gravity for a mega beach rave. a Zero Gravity, from Dhs149. Tel: (0)4 399 0009. dubai.platinumlist.net

THE PAVILION OPENS

When: Throughout May

There’s a new, huge dining destination down on the beach. Inside lies six restaurants: Akiba Dori, Eataly, Buur, Hurricane’s Bar & Grill, La Mezcaleria, and, coming soon, Claw BBQ. q @thebeachdubai