A celebrated veteran DJ, a Palestinian dance music pioneer and a hip-hop star are on offer across clubs in the UAE this weekend <span>Digweed is as much a dance-music</span><span> stalwart as he is an exhilarating DJ. The British spinner has been mining his craft for </span><span>more than three decades, and from his decks has seen the EDM scene grow from underground basement parties into a global phenomenon. In all that time, he kept active with tasteful sets and releases, blending progressive and tech house with adventurous trance</span><span>.</span> <em>Thursday at Soho Garden, Meydan, Dubai. For reservations call 052 388 8849 or email <a href="mailto:reservations@sohogardendxb.com">reservations@sohogardendxb.com</a></em> <span>A trailblazer in her native Palestine, Sama</span><span> </span><span>is recognised as the first DJ and electronic-music producer to emerge from her homeland. </span><span>She began her career mixing records in 2006 in Ramallah, before </span><span>adding production to her CV four years later. Sama (full name Sama Abdulhadi) has forged a career as a solid decksmith</span><span> with her punchy techno.</span> <em>Thursday at Tamanya Terrace, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, from 9pm. Tickets from Dh120 at <a href="http://dubai.platinumlist.net">dubai.platinumlist.net</a></em> <span>The UAE club favourite </span><span>returns to the capital for what is bound to be another energetic performance. Responsible for </span><span>hits </span><span><em>Time of Your Life</em></span><span> and </span><span><em>Show Me</em></span><span>, the</span><span> 32-year-old has a propensity to drop consistent club bangers, aided by </span><span>his initial training as a producer. </span><span>The man knows what gets </span><span>a crowd moving</span><span> and </span><span>has grown </span><span>into a formidable performer.</span> <em>Friday Mad on Yas Island, from 11pm. For more information, visit <a href="http://madonyasisland.com">madonyasisland.com</a></em> The London-based techno and house DJ brings keen musical knowledge to her sets having studied in a conservatory in her native Italy. Creating a buzz with her underground parties in the late 90s, she went on to notch a string of residences and high-profile club sets, including London’s Fabric, Ibiza’s DC10 and US festival Burning Man. <em>Friday at Blue Marlin, Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel and Resort, Ghantoot, doors open at 2pm. For reservations, contact 056 113 3400 or email reservation@bluemarlinibiza-uae.com </em> _________________ <strong>Read more:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/music-in-review-18-of-our-favourite-albums-of-2018-1.807808">Music in review: 18 of our favourite albums of 2018</a></strong> _________________