This week in clubland: Maitre Gims, Nic Fanciulli and Stacey Pullen

A look at which DJs and musicians are playing this weekend across the clubs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 30: Nic Fanciulli performs on stage during Wavefront Music Festival at Montrose Beach on June 30, 2012 in Chicago, United States. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Redferns via Getty ImageShow more

A French rapping great, Grammy-award nominee and techno music pioneer are all on offer across clubs in the UAE this weekend.

Nic Fanciulli

The British producer built a name on the back of his DJing prowess, with sets focusing on underground house and techno, before spending more time in the studio to produce tracks for artists ranging from ­dance music groups U N K L E and ­Underworld to pop star Kylie Minogue and Tracey Thorn of Everything but the Girl fame. The latter earned him a Grammy Award nomination in 2006 for his remix of her track Damage. He released his debut album, My Heart, in 2017.

Thursday, 8pm, Soho Garden, Meydan, Dubai. For reservations call 052 388 8849 or email [e-mail]

Maitre Gims

The Congolese rapper and singer is hip-hop royalty in France, having been part of seminal crew Sexion d'Assaut. His solo career took off immediately with the success of his 2013 album Subliminal and the hits kept rolling with club bangers Cameleon and La Meme. Online music platform Deezer named him the seventh most streamed artist last year.

Friday, 11pm, Mad, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. For reservations visit www.madonyasisland.com

Stacey Pullen

Stacy Pullen

One of the fathers of the ­Detroit techno scene, with dozens of releases and remixes, Pullen's body of work has spawned a new generation of artists who have taken the genre down an even more adventurous route. Pullen's production style is varied and colourful, with a palate that includes jazz, house and garage – with thundering percussion. On the decks, he is renowned for a fun party set.

Friday, from 2pm, Blue Marlin, Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel And Resort, Ghantoot. For reservations, call 056 113 3400 or email [e-mail]