PICK OF THE DAY
Two New Track Encounters: The Lotus Experience and The Caterham Hot Laps Experience (above), at Dubai Autodrome. Bookings at dubaiautodrome.com
Things to do in Dubai
Sadiq Jaffar: Oud Vibes album launch, the Middle Eastern vocalist launches his follow-up album, a genre-busting compilation , fusing jazz and flamenco with traditional sounds of Arabia, at The fridge Dubai, Alserkal Avenue. Doors open at 7.30pm, show at 8pm. Dh80. More at thefridgedubai.com.
Register for Journey of Hope, a three-day charity cycle race through all the seven emirates, from December 1-3, raising funds for Emirates Red crescent. More at premiereonline.com.
Quiz: Spin the Wheel , an interactive weekly pub quiz hosted by John Hayes, at McGettigan’s DWTC. Free entry. Registration by 7.30pm. Call 04-3780800.
The Dubai Quiz with Catboy and Lorra, every Monday, 7-10pm, at Industrial Avenue, The Westin Mina Seyahi. Free entry. Buffet dinner with soft beverages Dh125, with three house beverages Dh195. Call 04-5117333.
Monday Tong night, midweek evening brunch from 8pm-midnight, at Tong Thai Restaurant, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. Music by Smokingroove and Danny Whitlock. Call 04-4143000.
An evening of Italian Cheer with Chef Giorgio Locatelli hosting a dinner at Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis, The Palm. From 7.30-11.30pm at Dh550 per person, guests will be greeted with a beverage on arrival, followed by a five-course white truffle inspired menu. Available until Thursday. Call 044262626.
Hip Hop Chic Mondays with Masterstepz and Junior J, at Cirque Le Soir Dubai. Fairmont Hotel. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.
Andreea’s Social Monday, music by DJ Michka playing deep house mixes. At Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, 8pm. Call 04-4084400.
Monday Sobhiya, includes discounts, offers and experiences only women can redeem, at City Centre Mirdif. Deals on fashion, jewellery, beauty, dining and electronics, every Monday, until December, 10am-3pm.
The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize by Van Cleef & Arpels and Tashkeel in partnership with Design Days Dubai have announced an open call for entries from emerging designers. Finalists will be announced at Design Days Dubai in March 2017 and will have their work featured in November 2017. Email submission@tashkeel.org. More at tashkeel.org.
Havana Monday, a night inspired by the inner-city barrios of 1970s NYC with the Cubashe Band and their Afro-Cuban sounds, at Catch Dubai, 8pm. Call 04-3571755.
Ice Tots, skating sessions for kids, every Monday at Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall. Dh90 includes entry for one parent/carer and child, 30-minute skating lesson from 10am, skate hire, a penguin pal and helmet. Call 04-4485111 or go to dubaiicerink.com.
Register for the annual Beat Diabetes Walk before November 12, all participants receive a walkathon kit. Set to take place at Dubai’s Zabeel Park on Friday, November 18. More at beatdiabetes.me.
Things to do in Sharjah
Finnish Heritage Week at the Sharjah Centre for Heritage Activities, Al Bait Al Gharbi, featuring activities, including retelling of folklores, musicals, workshops, seminars, traditional food demonstrations and handicraft exhibitions. Until November 18.
Lasting Impressions: Abdul Karim Al Sayed, the career of Sharjah’s respected artist is celebrated in this exhibit, at Sharjah Art Museum, until December 17. More at sharjahmuseums.ae.
