The new Hard Rock Cafe is schedule to open in October 2010 at the Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City.

Dubai’s previous Hard Rock Cafe, situated on Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Media City, closed in March 2009.

The new 26,000 square foot restaurant will be the largest Hard Rock Cafe outside North America. It will feature seating for more than 300 diners, a large music stage and the world’s largest Rock Shop. A 35 metre ornamental guitar, the tallest in the world, will adorn the exterior of the restaurant.

The Casper Theme Park will be located at the Festival Centre and will be based around Casper, the cartoon ghost character.

Plans for the 6,000 sq m entertainment centre include a roller coaster, interactive games, gift and souvenir shop, and monorail.

Construction is expected to begin shortly.

The 33,000 sq ft store is situated on Level 1 of the shopping mall, next to Debenhams.

The UK retailer is known for its high-quality fashion, home, and food products.

Other branches of M&S in Dubai are at the Festival Centre, Wafi City Mall, and in Deira.

The Filipina singer will appear in concert at the Filipino Music Festival at Dubai Festival City on February 19 2009.

The 16 year old shot to fame through video performances on YouTube and recently sang at the Barack Obama’s pre-inaugural ball.

Outlets selling tickets include Spinneys and Hallmark.

The event is park of her X2008 Tour. A day earlier she will perform to 2,000 select guests at the official opening ceremony of the Atlantis resort.