AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

Doha, Qatar August 1-31 QATAR SUMMER FESTIVAL This month Doha will be transformed into a haven for concerts, architecture and culinary delights. The Qatar Summer Festival will offer some form of entertainment to not only the young but also to those who are just young at heart, An arrangement of multiple cuisines will be served up from renowned chefs worldwide. qatarsummerfestival.qa

OPPIKOPPI FESTIVAL Oppikoppi features South Africa’s rock n roll bands, hip-hop, jazz, EDM, metal, soul, and kwaito —a South African take on house music. The festival holds a series of contests such as Box Car Races, the Boom Street 500, and the Naked Dash, through which winners are given tickets for the following year’s festival. oppikoppi.co.za

THE ILLUMINAIRE — FIRE AND LIGHT SPECTACULAR This show turns fantasy into onstage reality. Phoenix, the world’s best fire performance company, puts up a show annually. It showcases dancers, gymnasts, high altitude aerial artists and acrobats, coupled with music, fire effects, light effects, liquid lights and projection. This show is made to entice the audience and leave them awestruck. abudhabievents.ae

DUBAI SPORTS WORLD 2015 Dubai sports world is giving sports fanatics an opportunity to play their favourite games indoors. These include football, basketball, volleyball and tennis, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. dubaisportsworld.ae