The Mina Effect

Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim comes to the Middle East for the first time ever during Dubai Shopping Festival

Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) successfully took dance music from the clubs into the living room and to the top of the charts - earning him a unique place in the nation's heart along the way.

To date Fatboy Slim has sold over 8 million albums and has defined a genre, giving him the platform to become the world's biggest DJ.

His performance in front of 260,000 people on Brighton Beach led to the inception of the Big Beach Boutique DVD released on Southern Fried Records, which documented the now legendary party.

On Feburary 11th as part of DSF 2009 Barasti Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina will throw it's doors open to the biggest party the Middle East has experienced.

Tickets are 350 Dhs and are available from the Time Out Ticketline 800 4669, www.timeouttickets.com, www.ticketingboxoffice.com and all Virgin Megastores in the UAE. Fans also have the option of reserving VIP tables which can be booked now on +971 4 278166.

Overlooking the the Arabian Sea, Barasti at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a vibrant beach venue full of excitement. With great music, a delectable menu and delicious cocktails - it's no wonder Barasti has become an icon of the Dubai social scene.

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi is a boutique-styled luxury resort with 211 guest rooms, meeting facilities and banqueting rooms, including unparalleled outdoor facilities for up to 5,000 guests, eight restaurants and bars, including some of the most popular outlets in Jumeirah and Dubai. Situated just 35 minutes from the Dubai International airport, this five star resort is set on 1,200 meters of Jumeirah coastline, lining Dubai's largest private white sand beach and glittering, 238-berth world-class marina.