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The Jazz Garden Series returns

After a successful relaunch back in April, the Dubai Jazz Festival’s Jazz Garden Series is back from its summer hiatus. No longer a multi-day festival, the concert series instead focuses on bringing world-class jazz and blues artists to the Habtoor Grand Resort for monthly one-off concerts. The first session featured UK blues outfit Albie Donnelly’s Supercharge, while this month sees funk and soul trumpeter Lin Rountree take to the stage with Beth Griffith, followed by the princess of gospel tunes Sharrie Williams. The monthly series will run until April 2018, with a two-day festival planned as a grand finale. Doors open at 6.30pm and admission to the concert is free. However, you will need to register online if you plan to attend. November 17

Grand Resort, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Fri 6.30pm, free. Tel: (04) 3411196. Metro: Dubai Marina. jazzgardenseries.com