What to expect at Dubai Music Week 2015

The gigs

Jason Derulo and Two Tone

• Wednesday, September 23

A UAE regular, Derulo performed a show in Abu Dhabi as part of last year’s Beats on The Beach, as well as a 2013 support slot for Alicia Keys, not to mention Dubai club visits to People by Crystal and Movida — but that hasn’t diminished the buzz ahead of this headline performance.

Born in Florida to Haitian parents, 25-year-old Derulo got an early break in music writing tunes for stars such as rappers P Diddy and Lil Wayne before launching a solo career that has clocked singles sales of 50 million worldwide. His biggest hits include Talk Dirty, Wiggle and that ubiquitous 2009 chart topper Watcha Say.

Derulo will be supported by the UAE-based Two Tone. The gig is a homecoming performance for the Moroccan rapper, real name Rachid Be Messaoud, after winding up a hectic summer during which he played to crowds of more than 50,000 across Europe, and warmed up for reggaeton star Daddy Yankee as well as huge festival gigs at Murcia’s Magic Manga and Barcelona’s Flow Summer Festival.

His latest single Weli Liya featuring Star Academy superstar Ibtissam Tiska has more than 2.3 million views. Two Tone has also been enlisted to open for French Motana and Akon at Dubai's Meydan Racecourse on October 8.

Ellie Goulding

• Thursday, September 24

Sick of being best known to many people as the subject of Ed Sheeran's bitter-but-catchy put-down song Don't – in which he accuses former fling Goulding of being unfaithful with a boy-band member – Goulding managed to get her own back. New single On My Mind spitefully retorts to the Great Ginger One: "You wanted my heart, but I just liked your tattoos". Ouch.

The tune marks an early taste of her forthcoming third album, Delirium, which includes UK number one Love Me Like You Do from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, and the Calvin Harris collaboration Outside. Goulding's broody last UAE performance – cueing up the fireworks at 2012's Sandance NYE – was an ill-timed buzz-kill, so here's hoping this solo stage will offer Goulding adequate opportunity to shine.

• For all concerts, doors open at 7pm. Tickets, from Dh295, are available at www.platinumlist.ae

The celebs

Dubai Music Week offers fans the opportunity to ask questions to the stars.

Today, Jason Derulo will lead a live Q&A, hosted by Virgin Radio’s Kris Fade. The free session is open to the first 1,000 concert-ticket holders who arrive from 2pm, with the talk starting at 3pm. Questions can be sent in advance via Twitter, using the hashtags #DMW2015 and #AskJasonDerulo. The people who submit the top five questions will be offered priority and front-row access.

On Friday, Hollywood star Jared Leto will talk to fans – but only after they’ve sat through his 101-minute documentary about his band, Thirty Seconds to Mars. Directed by Leto under the pseudonym Bartholomew Cubbins, Artifact is a bitter polemic chronicling the band’s US$30 million (Dh110m) legal dispute with record label EMI.

Tickets for the screening, starting at 2pm, cost Dh88 from www.ticketmaster.ae.

Free tunes

More than a dozen local acts will showcase original material on a free festival stage in the Entertainment Village each day from today until Friday, between 1pm and 7pm.

The hottest picks include inventive singer-songwriter Gaya at 6.30pm tonight, psychedelic new band Muhaisnah Four at 6.30pm tomorrow, and soulful singer Saffron Collins at 1pm on Friday. Refreshments will be available from ever-trendy food trucks.

The biz

A series of six one-hour BizTalks panel discussions will give music fans the chance to hear from industry insiders. Topics include How Social Media Took Over from Television, How to Get Famous, and Trends in Broadcasting Music Content via VOD. To register for free tickets, head to www.dubaimusicweek.ae.

Masterclasses

Want to learn from the pros? Daily one-hour performance workshops will be hosted from today until Friday. At 1pm each day, leading B-boy Jessy Kemper will lead a street-dance session. At 3pm, celebrity vocal coach Cece Sammy, known for work on Pop Idol, The X Factor, The Voice UK and America's Got Talent, will teach a tutorial. And at 5pm, Kendra Horsburgh, team leader with performance troupe Blaze, will lead a contemporary dance workshop. Sessions cost Dh150 – register at www.dubaimusicweek.ae and pay on the day.

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COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Kumulus Water

Started: 2021

Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid

Based: Tunisia

Sector: Water technology

Number of staff: 22

Investment raised: $4 million

A MINECRAFT MOVIE

Director: Jared Hess

Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa

Rating: 3/5

The National's picks

4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young

Test

Director: S Sashikanth

Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan

Star rating: 2/5

Skewed figures

In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458.

5 of the most-popular Airbnb locations in Dubai

Bobby Grudziecki, chief operating officer of Frank Porter, identifies the five most popular areas in Dubai for those looking to make the most out of their properties and the rates owners can secure:

• Dubai Marina

The Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence are popular locations, says Mr Grudziecki, due to their closeness to the beach, restaurants and hotels.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh482 to Dh739
Two bedroom: Dh627 to Dh960
Three bedroom: Dh721 to Dh1,104

• Downtown

Within walking distance of the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and the famous fountains, this location combines business and leisure. “Sure it’s for tourists,” says Mr Grudziecki. “Though Downtown [still caters to business people] because it’s close to Dubai International Financial Centre."

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh497 to Dh772
Two bedroom: Dh646 to Dh1,003
Three bedroom: Dh743 to Dh1,154

• City Walk

The rising star of the Dubai property market, this area is lined with pristine sidewalks, boutiques and cafes and close to the new entertainment venue Coca Cola Arena. “Downtown and Marina are pretty much the same prices,” Mr Grudziecki says, “but City Walk is higher.”

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh524 to Dh809
Two bedroom: Dh682 to Dh1,052
Three bedroom: Dh784 to Dh1,210

• Jumeirah Lake Towers

Dubai Marina’s little brother JLT resides on the other side of Sheikh Zayed road but is still close enough to beachside outlets and attractions. The big selling point for Airbnb renters, however, is that “it’s cheaper than Dubai Marina”, Mr Grudziecki says.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh422 to Dh629
Two bedroom: Dh549 to Dh818
Three bedroom: Dh631 to Dh941

• Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah's proximity to luxury resorts is attractive, especially for big families, says Mr Grudziecki, as Airbnb renters can secure competitive rates on one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh503 to Dh770
Two bedroom: Dh654 to Dh1,002
Three bedroom: Dh752 to Dh1,152

MATCH INFO

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Manchester City 1 (Sterling 16')

Man of the match: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)

THE SPECS

Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine

Power: 420kW

Torque: 780Nm

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

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The biog

DOB: March 13, 1987
Place of birth: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia but lived in Virginia in the US and raised in Lebanon
School: ACS in Lebanon
University: BSA in Graphic Design at the American University of Beirut
MSA in Design Entrepreneurship at the School of Visual Arts in New York City
Nationality: Lebanese
Status: Single
Favourite thing to do: I really enjoy cycling, I was a participant in Cycling for Gaza for the second time this year

The Perfect Couple

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor

Creator: Jenna Lamia

Rating: 3/5

Why does a queen bee feast only on royal jelly?

Some facts about bees:

The queen bee eats only royal jelly, an extraordinary food created by worker bees so she lives much longer

The life cycle of a worker bee is from 40-60 days

A queen bee lives for 3-5 years

This allows her to lay millions of eggs and allows the continuity of the bee colony

About 20,000 honey bees and one queen populate each hive

Honey is packed with vital vitamins, minerals, enzymes, water and anti-oxidants.

Apart from honey, five other products are royal jelly, the special food bees feed their queen

Pollen is their protein source, a super food that is nutritious, rich in amino acids

Beewax is used to construct the combs. Due to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial elements, it is used in skin treatments

Propolis, a resin-like material produced by bees is used to make hives. It has natural antibiotic qualities so works to sterilize hive, protects from disease, keeps their home free from germs. Also used to treat sores, infection, warts

Bee venom is used by bees to protect themselves. Has anti-inflammatory properties, sometimes used to relieve conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, nerve and muscle pain

Honey, royal jelly, pollen have health enhancing qualities

The other three products are used for therapeutic purposes

Is beekeeping dangerous?

As long as you deal with bees gently, you will be safe, says Mohammed Al Najeh, who has worked with bees since he was a boy.

“The biggest mistake people make is they panic when they see a bee. They are small but smart creatures. If you move your hand quickly to hit the bees, this is an aggressive action and bees will defend themselves. They can sense the adrenalin in our body. But if we are calm, they are move away.”

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