Clubland: Diddy, Stacey Pullen and The Game in the UAE

Vintage and modern hip-hop and tasteful house music are on offer this weekend

IRVINE, CA - OCTOBER 12: Jayceon Terrell Taylor aka The Game performs at "How The West Was Won" tour at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on October 12, 2013 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Gabriel OlsShow more

Diddy at Gotha Dubai

Rapper and hip-hop mogul Diddy, formerly Puff Daddy, will grace UAE shows by appearing at the opening night of Gotha Dubai. Diddy will take the stage late into the night as he performs a medley of hits from his near three-decade career, including Can't Nobody Hold Me Down and Finna Get Loose.

Thursday, Gotha Dubai, Radisson Blu Dubai Waterfront, Business Bay. From 11pm. For details go to Gothaclubdubai.com

Paradise at Blue Marlin Ibiza

A bumper list of DJs will perform at the outdoor club, with two stages pushing out sounds ranging from tropical to tech-house. There are 15 acts announced, but make sure to check out the sets from Detroit's techno veteran Stacey Pullen and the synth-pop Canadian spinner Tiga. Other acts are the Dubai-based Swiss DJ Frederick Stone, and the UK's Richy Ahmed, whose work focuses on electro and deep house.

Friday, Blue Marlin Ibiza, Ghantoot. From 1pm. For details go to www.bluemarlinibiza-uae.com.

The Game at Mad on Yas Island and White Dubai

Los Angeles rapper The Game returns for a mini UAE club tour, with a performance at Mad on Yas Island on Thursday night followed by another set at White Dubai on Saturday. With the 38-year-old, known for the hits How We Do and Hate it or Love It, speaking recently of retiring from live performances, this could be the last chance to see him in our clubs.

Various timings and locations. For details go to www.madonyasisland.com and http www.whitedubai.com

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