SHOW STARTERS

South African stand-up comic Barry Hilton (above) is performing in Dubai on June 29. The veteran comedian, whose brand of boisterous comedy has been loved by audiences worldwide, will be performing his solo gig at the Movenpick Hotel JBR at 9pm. Tickets from Dh185; call 050 8786 728.

French music producer DJ Stryker (below) performs at The Music Room on June 29. Considered the master of the niche psytrance genre of music, expect a psychedelic mix of trance, techno and electronic beats that will have you dancing all night. Show starts at 9pm; tickets cost Dh100. Call 050 548 8520.