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12 exciting things to do in UAE this weekend

Dubai - Looking for something to do? Here's our guide to spend your off days.

How to make the most of your Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Khaleej Times  recommends...
Spring Fest
The fourth edition of SpringFest is upon us. The bi-annual event is bigger and better than ever before with three-days full of live music and festival favourites expected to welcome over 3000 guests at Reform Social & Grill Dubai. Overlooking the lakeside, listen to live music, chill on the lawn and enjoy a selection of more than 40 beverages from around the world. Freshly Ground Sounds will be providing music from local artists with 22 different sessions throughout the weekend.
Iveta's back
She was so good the first time, German-Armenian singer Iveta Mukuchyan returns to Moe's on the Fifth, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai tonight. Following her electric performance last month, Armenia's premier artist, Iveta will make it an extra special Thursday. She'll play a few of her own and some special covers too!
The Mark Knight
Skyline Thursdays is hosting electronic music heavyweight DJ Mark Knight at The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah tonight. Entry is free with a minimum spend for those wanting to book tables, so all you fashion savvy music lovers go enjoy one of the world's finest DJs, the stunning views and the glamour of the city.
Pop stars
Beauty Pop! the three-day beauty extravaganza is happening at Dubai Design District from today. Hairstylists Jen Atkin & Justine Marjan, hair colourist Tracey Cunningham, makeup artist Mary Phillips & skin care expert Nurse Jamie 9pictured) who are all part of the Kardashian glam squad will be attending.
Free coffee
Nespresso has been hitting the road with a custom campervan kitted out to deliver a coffee experience for free. Equipped with the company's state-of-the-art coffee machines,  find the van and grab a coffee on the house. Just check out the website: ae.buynespresso.com/yourcoffeeyourway to see if the mobile coffee shop is near you this weekend and go get some caffeine.  
Klass act
K-Klass are responsible for some of the biggest house tracks ever made. The K-Klass phenomena led to regular performances at the legendary Hacienda in Manchester and from there K-Klass became residents for the world's biggest dance brand Cream. With countless remixes/ productions under their belt you'll love this act. Catch them at Zero Gravity Dubai tonight for beats on the beach.
Empower all
The Womanity Foundation looks to find innovative solutions to bridge the gender gap in Arab society. Tonight at 7pm, at Hotel Cartagena, JW Marriott Marquis, there will be a discussion to celebrate the launch of a Arabic fiction series showing the challenges faced by women and their creative solutions, entitled B100Ragl. Omaira Farooq Al Olama, Founder of ALF Administration (pictured) is one of the speakers.
Light sabers at the ready
Coming all the way from Paris, DJ Stormtrooper has been mixing and playing for the last 25 years. Making his debut in Dubai, the mysterious DJ is going to be seen performing at Cielo, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, tonight at 9pm. Sip on 'Yoda Soda', 'The Dark Side' and 'The Storm Trooper' - cocktails specially concocted to keep the adventure going all night. Come dressed in your favourite galactic costumes, armed with blasters and lightsabers to get 20 per cent off a la carte orders.
Cancel all your clubbing plans, we've got you covered
Roger, Roger
Soho Garden Dubai has made a name for itself in the short time since it opened its doors. Tonight they have Roger Sanchez coming in for a set, so that's brought it up even further in our estimations.
Where: Soho Garden
Massive Friday
It's a huge night at Sensation Club, Crowne Palza Dubai on Friday as DJ Legend, reality star Hazel E and hip hop model Ralen Watts all convene to see the weekend goes off with a bang.
Where: Crowne Plaza
Big Shaq
It's our weekly check-in with Base Dubai here as they bring yet another name, Biq Shaq, to the table. Expect his single Man's Not Hot and much more from this artist.
Where: Base Dubai
The Boys!
White Dubai is hosting the actual Backstreet Boys for the official Blended Music Festival after-party. So after the festival you can party on down with the heartthrobs. We want it that way!
Where: White Dubai