PICK OF THE DAY
Sunlounge Cinema at Zero Gravity screens The Italian Job at 8pm, with a complimentary box of popcorn. Menu of finger food, sharing plates and beverage deals includes gourmet popcorn (Dh15, in cajun, parmesan or parmesan/truffle flavours), chilli cheese fries (Dh45), beef burger (Dh50) and more. Sip The Sunset cocktails, priced two-for-one, from 5 to 7pm. Every Wednesday until May 25.
DUBAI
BOLDtalks Woman features an illustrious line up of regional and international speakers focussing on health, wellness, education, empowerment, inspirational stories, women in art and culture at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates from 10am. Dh200. Call 04-3414777 or log on to boldtalks.com
Live Our Heritage Festival raising awareness about the UAE’s rich past, at Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood, last day. Programme at dubaiculture.gov.ae.
City Overdrive a motor festival showcasing custom-built cars by UAE-based auto-artists, as well as vintage models and super cars. At City Walk, until tomorrow.
Sand sculptures the Australian artist Jenny Rossen and her magical sand art take up residence at The Beach (near Surf Bite), JBR. She will also be hosting multi-coloured sand-art sessions for children every Friday and Saturday in April from 2-10pm, Dh30. More at facebook.com/TheBeachDubai.
Hareem Al Sultan an exhibition based on the historical television series recreating the splendour of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, at City Walk, open daily from noon-10pm, until December. Dh50 for children aged 7-14, and Dh100 for adults, available at the venue or at ticketmaster.ae.
Art Karat jewellery by Asha Kamal Modi presented by The Glam Closet at The Taj Dubai from 11am to 8pm. Also on Sunday. For more information log on to artkarat.com
Monday Viva Cuba an exhibition and talk by photographer Werner Pawlok at 7pm at Lumas Dubai, The Dubai Mall.
Tuesday Nautique but Nice ladies night with French Riviera-inspired vibe, music, food and drinks at Aquara, Dubai Marina Yacht Club from 8pm every Tuesday. Bubbly, house beverages and cocktails Dh150; premium bubbly, house beverages and select drinks Dh350.
Tuesday Men’s Night every Tuesday at Girder’s bar, JA Ocean View Hotel from 7pm. Play highlander games and win prizes, food platter Dh79. Call 04-8145590 for more information.
Tuesday Cine Day La nouveaute screens Queen of Montreuil at Alliance Francaise at 8pm. Entry free. For more information log on to afdubai.org
Wednesday Dear Liar a play based on the writing of George Bernard Shaw starring veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah as part of Prithvi@Dubai, a five day theatre festival by the renowned Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai, at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Five plays in all until May 1. Tickets start at Dh125. Call 04-3414777 or log on to platinumlist.net
Wednesday Ladies night three-course set menu curated by Heinz Beck including two free beverages for Dh195 per woman, at Social by Heinz Beck, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm, 7pm, every Wednesday. Call 04-8182222.
Wednesday High Heels ladies night, two free beverages and light bites for women, every Wednesday, 8-10pm. At Mercury Lounge, Four Seasons Resort. Call 04-2707777.
Wednesday Live jazz and unlimited cheese at YNOT, InterContinental Dubai Marina every Wednesday from 8pm to 11pm. Dh100 per person. Bookings recommended, call 04-4466669 or write to res.icdubaimarina@ihg.com.
Wednesday Jazz & Soul night every Wednesday with Rouba and her band singing new and old classics at Muze, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai from 8pm to 2am. For reservations call 052-2972097 or write to reservations@muzelive.com
Wednesday Waiting screened as part of The Scene Club screenings, founded by Emirati director Nayla Al Khaja to showcase current independent films with poignant and impactful tops. At Vox Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates Screen 17 at 8pm. Registration and networking session starts at 7pm. Membership Dh1,275 (for over 24 film screenings and more). For more information log on to thesceneclub.com
Wednesday Maifest the German spring festival celebration traditional food and beverages at Grand Hyatt Dubai until May 7. Entry free from 7pm Wednesday to Saturday and Saturday brunch. Call 04-3172271 for reservations and more information.
Wednesday Mayfest with traditional dishes prepared by Chef Stephan Kuhlwetter and tunes from a traditional band at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort from 7pm, until Friday. Dh205 per person including tradtional German buffet (food only). Call 04-3153861 or write to jumeirah.sheraton@sheraton.com
Thursday The Children’s International Film Festival begins 117 films in 55 languages — 61 made in the UAE by students — including the Oscar 2016 nominated My Friend Raffi. Screenings will take place at will take place at VOX Cinemas across the UAE until May 7. For more information log on to ciff.ae
Thursday Twice as Nice — Wicked Old School Vibes & Huge Party Anthems with special guest, Chip (Chipmunk) at Industrial Avenue, China Grill, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. From 10pm to 4am. Dh100, ladies are free before 11pm and Face Card holders free before midnight. platinumlist.net
Thursday –ING Creative Festival 2016 brings a line-up of over 20 speakers including award-winning Lebanese designer Nadine Chahine, Arabic calligrapher Wissam Shawkat and Timothy Goodman, an illustrator and art director based in New York City. At Dubai Design District (D3). Tickets start from Dh660 (includes one workshop). For more information log on to ingcreatives.com
Friday Vinyl Brunch — A New Spin On Things goes old school with motown, funk and soulful beats every Friday from 1 to 4pm at Cocktail Kitchen, Jumeirah Lake Towers Cluster P, Armada Bluebay Hotel, B1 level, until June 3. A la carte menu for Dh195 with soft drinks and Dh345 with house pours (Dh100 additional bubbly). Call 056-8280727 or log on to cocktail-kitchen.com.
Friday Sugar Beach with UK-based DJ and producer Freejak at Barasti Beach, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Spa, from 3pm until late. Entry free. For more information log on to barastibeach.com
Friday Love Music Your Way features DJs Somalie, Rutherford, Charl Chaka, Hollaphonic and others at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre from 4pm to 1am. Tickets start Dh399, tables on request. Go to lovemusicyourway.com or platinumlist.net
Friday Dubai Nursery Show at Dubai International Marine Club next to Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & spa from 9am to 4pm. Entry free. For more information go to dubainurseryshow.com
Friday Mom’s Day Out a fun-filled evening for new and expectant mothers to understand motherhood better and more at Thumbay Hospital Dubai from 4pm. For more information log on to thumbay.com
Friday Bin Kitty Collective adoption day from 2.30 to 5.30pm at Dubai Garden Centre. For more information go to Facebook.com/binkittycollective
ABU DHABI
Heritage an exhibition of art inspired by Islamic and ancient Mughal art, at The Art Hub Cafe, Mussaffah, last day. At Dalma Mall from April 24 to 28. Call 02-5550559 or go to adah.ae.
Yas Mall Reading Fair showcasing inspiring literature, book reading sessions and workshops, at Town Square, Yas Mall, 10am-10pm, until April 30.
Wednesday 26th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until May 3. For more information call 02-6576180 or write to info@adbookfair.com
Friday The Showdown reggae beachfest meets hiphop fest featuring Eva Simons, at Saadiyat Beach Club from 6pm. For more information log on to saadiyatbeachclub.ae
SHARJAH
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival at Expo Centre until April 30. 9am to 8pm on weekdays and 4pm to 10pm on weekends. Entry free. For more information to scrf.ae
Islamic Arts Exhibition: Inspiration and Creativity featuring artworks created by people with hearing and cognitive disabilities, as well as school and university students at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation until May 18. For more information log on to admaf.org/en
Liminality through photography Daniel Josip Kariko investigates the ideas of disappearing and changing landscapes, geopolitical and environmental themes, at Rewak Gallery, University of Sharjah. 10am-5pm on weekdays, until April 27. Free admission, booking is essential at ssaba@sharjah.ac.ae.
