Zubair Shaikh

Age:

32

Profession:

DJ and music producer.

Married or single?

Single.

Lived in Dubai for?

Since 2001.

What kind of music do you like playing?

I love house, retro reminds me of old school and Bollywood is simply wicked.

What’s your opinion about the nightlife in Dubai?

Pretty funky and loads of fun.

What is the thing you like most about Dubai?

You get to meet so many people from all around the world.

What is the thing you dislike most?

Boiling heat and humidity.

What has been your best Dubai memory?

Dubai Rain 2006, thousands danced to my music.

Something crazy that you did here…

Almost everything I do is crazy…

What was the biggest shock you got out here?

So many Indians.

What do you miss when you are away from Dubai?

My friends.

Where’s your favourite restaurant?

Trader Vics.

What is your perfect night out?

Hop, skip and jump at all the restaurants at Madinat.

Where do you like to go for a quick weekend trip from Dubai?

Ibiza or Goa.

Where do you go for a family day out?

Movies, gaming alley, hitting the beach and BBQ.

BurJuman or City Centre?

City Centre.

Skiing or sand duning?

Skiing.

The supermarket you swear by…

Carrefour.

Best place for...

A first date: Hot air balloon ride over Dubai.

Watching a sunset: 360°

Doing shisha: No shisha for me.

Favourite Dubai phrase?

Inshallah!

Top tip for surviving the city?

Don’t get stuck in traffic and don’t drink and drive.

What do you tell your friends to do when they get here?

Go shopping and a desert safari is a must.

Fave 5

1 Holiday spot Mauritius

2 Restaurant Any place serving good food

3 Hotel Jumeirah Beach Hotel

4 Drink Fresh lime soda

5 Outfit Casuals