Tony Hadley, the former frontman of New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, will headline Taste of Dubai on March 7 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Expect to hear classic 1980s hits, such as <em>Gold</em> and <em>True</em>. Hadley also performed at Taste of Abu Dhabi, back in 2017. Taste of Dubai is being held as part of the <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/dubai-food-festival-2019-a-guide-to-what-and-where-to-eat-1.826843">Dubai Food Festival</a>, a city-wide, 17-day event that transforms the emirate into a foodie haven. Other artists set to perform include locally based trio 4TheMusic, Italian duo Mark Zitti and Fratelli Coltelli, DJ Sheps, singers Sam Tring and Stephanie Goudie. As you listen to tunes, you'll be able to sample food from a range of local producers and restaurants, including Al Ain Farms and Kibsons, as well as Bread Street Kitchen, Couqley, Nobu, The Blacksmith Smokehouse and Wakame. <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/a-masterchef-restaurant-is-coming-to-the-uae-1.699921">MasterChef, the TV Experience</a> is also set to debut at the Dubai event. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrity chefs, too. This includes the likes of Michelin-lauded Masaharu Morimoto, master patissier Eric Lanlard and TV cook Jenny Morris.