Blood Brothers is the critically acclaimed multiple award-winning West End musical about twin boys separated at birth but reunited by fate – with tragic consequences. This stunning tale set against the backdrop of an unforgiving industrial Liverpool is one of the most unique and best-loved musicals of the last fifty years. With Willy Russell’s trademark comedy, mixed with epic drama, this funny and moving musical provides a performance of pure theatrical perfection. The production stars a brilliant cast of West End actors and thrilling live orchestra.

Date: 28th January 2010 to 6th February 2010 (No show on 31st January 2010)
Time: Evening Shows: 28th January to 6th February 2010: 7:30pm
           Matinee Shows: 28th January 2010: 1pm
                                          2nd February 2010: 1pm
                                          5th February: 2pm
Venue: The First Group Theatre - Souk Madinat Jumeirah

The Kavi Sammelan and Mushaira is a gathering of renowned poets from all across the Indian sub-continent and resident poets in the UAE. An official event of DSF since the past seven years and held to commemorate the Indian Republic Day, Kavi Sammelan and Mushaira relives a literary tradition spanning many centuries.The event is a much-awaited occasion in the Hindi literary circles in UAE and witnesses the participation of eminent social and literary personalities.

Date: 28th January 2010
Time: 9pm
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium - Indian High School

The Grammy award nominated Canadian rock band, Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold 30 million records worldwide. Nickelback ranks as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and places as the 2nd best selling foreign act in the US behind The Beatles for the 2000s. The group will perform in Dubai as part of the Gulf Bike Festival.

Tickets are priced at:
General Admission - AED 295
Rock Zone - AED 460
Silver Festival Pass - AED 465
Gold Festival Pass  - AED 630

Date: 5th February 2010
Time: Door Opens: 7pm
           Concert Starts: 9pm
Venue: Dubai Festival City

Status Quo, the English rock band that has recorded over 60 chart hits in the UK, more than any other rock group in history is coming to Dubai for a memorable performance as part of the Gulf Bike Festival.

Tickets are priced at:
General Admission - AED 130
3 Day Silver Festival Pass - AED 465
3 Day Gold Festival Pass  - AED 630

Date: 6th February 2010
Time: Door Opens: 7pm
           Concert Starts: 9pm
Venue: Dubai Festival City

Sunidhi Chauhan is best known for her Bollywood film songs. She is credited with over 2000 songs. Chauhan began to sing at the age of four, and was discovered by a local TV anchor. She won recognition through a televised singing contest, Meri Awaz Suno, which she won, and made her entrance into playback singing with the Hindi film Shastra. She has won numerous awards and is considered one of the most versatile singers in the Indian music industry today.

Date: 18th February 2010
Time: Door Opens: 8:30pm
           Concert Starts: 9:30pm
Venue: Madinat Arena - Souk Madinat