(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) How to make the most of your Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Khaleej Times recommends...

The Con is on

You know who's on their way, you know where it's being held and you know what to expect, but we're just letting you know you should book your tickets now because the Middle East Film and Comic Con is on all weekend and you need to be there. Catch the biggest collection of stars ever at the Dubai convention. It's taking place at the World Trade Centre and tickets are now on sale online (www.mefcc.com) and at Virgin Megastore outlets across the GCC.

Which celebs will you meet at Comic Con this weekend? Here's your guide

Kpop now!

The SM TOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR 6 will feature performances from world famous Superstars such as Kangta, BoA, Trax, TVXQ, Super Junior, Henry, Girl Generation, Shinee, F(X), Exo and Red Velvet tomorrow night. Taking place at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai, for Kpop fans this is unmissable.

Dawn rising

The fourth edition of Destination Dawn - a 12-hour music festival on the beach - is taking place on Friday. Returning to Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, from 5pm till 5am, yeah that's right 5am!, DJs including Dash Berlin and Ummet Ozcan will be supported by Hollaphonic, Darryl Rees and Umut Ilkaya.

Paradise found

15 names playing across two stages in a 15-hour non-stop music festival. 'Paradise' is happening on Friday at Blue Marlin. The world's biggest DJs will take over the stages to provide endless music. Leading the pack is Paradise's brainchild Jamie Jones alongside Frederick Stone, Aidin Karami & Bachir Salloum,

Beach days

Pacific's Spring Social Community Beach Event on View Island is looking to bring family fun to Al Marjan Island on Saturday. From 10am, this free to enter event will see the beach become home to an array of market stalls, featuring fashion items and arts & crafts. Kids will be able to enjoy beach skittles, hula hooping, face-painting and a bouncy castle.

It's Lebanon

Lebanese eatery Filful has unveiled its second location on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. Offering tasty Beiruti street food, Filful has a vibrant atmosphere, welcoming staff and a menu crammed full of flavourful, nostalgic Beiruti street food. Try the manakish straight from the furen, a signature shawarma from the skewer, fried falafel or grilled tawook.

Little Miss India

Looking for a way to end your weekend on a high? Little Miss India at the Fairmont The Palm has launched its LMI Saturday Brunch. With a concept focusing on 'share and tear', family style dishes, its new brunch brings an informal way to dine with friends and family every Saturday afternoon, finishing with sundowner beverages on its alfresco terrace. You're going to love this from 12pm onwards from Dhs215.

Superstar alert

From the earliest ignition points of For An Angel, Perfect Day and his Age Of Love to 2015's singles Guardian and Louder, Paul Van Dyke's gone from trance music's standard-bearer to its most abiding and respected influence. A performer with a natural and instinctive stage touch, Paul circles the globe 16 times a year, entertaining club and festivalgoers numbered in the millions. See his triumphant return to his favourite venue in the UAE, Zero Gravity, tonight!

Cancel all your clubbing plans, we've got you covered

Diddy tonight

He needs no introduction. The hip hop mogul, yes, it's really Diddy, is making a play for the Gotha crowd tonight. If you can get in, go. He'll be on form and you're going to love it.
Where: Rad Blu Waterfront

The Game

Drai's DXB is ramping up its celebrity conveyer belt, hosting hip hop star The Game on Friday night. It's going to be an evening to remember, just don't get there early. You never want to be there early.
Where: Meydan

And Ludacris

One of the most influential rappers to achieve mainstream success during the early '00s, 14 years later in 2014, Ludacris was featured in the Forbes list titled 'Hip-Hop Cash Kings'. Find out why on Friday night at Gotha.
Where: Rad Blu Waterfront

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