Festival season

The UAE’s music festival season has officially rolled out and there’s a concert every kind of music lover can tune into this weekend. The who’s who of Filipino music are descending upon Dubai at the One Music X music festival at Dubai Amphitheatre today. Pop-rock singer Yeng Constantino (above), rock band Silent Sanctuary and singers KZ Tandingan and Rico Blanco are some of the confirmed acts at the show that also has a few surprise performers up its sleeve. Tickets from Dh135 at virginmegastore.me; from 6pm-12am with doors opening at 2pm.

Discover the world of Russian music at

PaRUS International Music Fest at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s Events Arena. The event that ends tomorrow will feature Kazakh pop group A’Studio, Ukrainian singer Loboda and Lithuanian-Russian actress Kristina Orbakaite. Tickets from Dh210 at platinumlist.net; from 7pm-11.30pm on all days. Visit parusfest.com.

EDM fans, rejoice! Sensation, the travelling dance festival, is set to white out Meydan on November 10 with its all-white dress code and host of acrobats and entertainers. This fourth edition of the event’s Dubai leg will feature Steve Angello plus Danny Avila, Sunnery James, Ryan Marciano, Don Diablo, Sam Feldt, MC Gee, and Sensation’s resident DJ Mr. White. From Dh390 at sensation.com.

At Barasti, Sunsets Music Festival, the free beachside fest, is on until tomorrow. DJ Duke Dumont ( I Need You, Ocean Drive) headlines; DJs play from a floating stage in the sea. Music aside, there is barbecue, flower crowns, body glitter, and stand-up paddleboarding. From 11am; visit barastibeach.com.

For Bollywood melodies, head to

Asha Bhosle’s concert at Dubai World Trade Centre today. The diva (left), accompanied by singer Javed Ali, will belt out timeless hits like Chura Liya Hai Tumne and Dil Cheez Kya Hai. Tickets from Dh125

at platinumlist.net.