Groove On The Grass
The region’s biggest electronic music and art festival Groove On The Grass features Grammy-nominated musician and producer, Bonobo as the headline artist. Bonobo and his eight-piece band will be debuting in Dubai in the first edition of this year’s Groove On The Grass.
British duo Simian Mobile Disco, DJ and Producer George Fitzgerald and Electronic Producer Barnt also joins the impressive line-up along with seven Dubai-based artists. The outdoor festival will also feature Acro-yoga, Hula Hoop dancing, food trucks, local artists and creative talents who display and sell their unique products at the pop-up stalls during the event.
Venue: Emirates Golf Club Date: Friday, 23 February 2018 Time: 5pm to 3am Age: 21+ Cover: Tickets and table packages can be purchased on www.platinumlist.net Tickets: From Dh290 onwards
Happy Hour: Drink o’ Clock at RIVA
The popular beachside destination has just introduced a last-minute flash sale for beverage deals - “Drink o’ Clock at RIVA, will happen every day until March 7 2018. Offers include a bucket of hops or a bottle of grape for Dh99 or signature beverages for Dh20/
Location RIVA Beach Club, Between Shoreline Buildings 7 & 8, Palm Jumeirah Offer Dh20 for beverages or Dh99 for bottles Timings Daily from 12pm to 2pm; valid until 7 March 2018
New opening: Flair No. 5 rooftop bar
An enticing new outdoor bar and lounge is coming to Dubai. This DIFC venue is your answer to the ultimate after work and dinner city escape, set within a midnight apothecary. Spark up your love affair with botanical and herb-infused beverages and floral-inspired sharing menu. Flair No.5 has a very theatrical bar menu focusing on simple, aromatic flavours, all of which are botanically influenced, composed of small bites and plates, designed for sharing, such as the Charred Rosemary Flatbread or Orange Blossom S’mores.
Location Ritz Carlton DIFC Cost various Timings Daily from 5pm-2am
Culture: Nicola Benedetti with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Head out to an evening of unique sounds as one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation joins The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) a renowned ensemble of masters performing on period instruments from the 18th and 19th century. Nicola Benedetti will captivate audiences with her innate musicianship and dynamic presence,
Location Emirates Palace Auditorium Cost Tickets starting at Dh175 Timings Monday 19 February at 8pm
Something different: Watch the full moon up close
A great event for budding astronauts! This monthly event explores the skies and teaches you about the life cycles of stars. Stand under the night sky and learn about the constellations through their monthly full moon lunar observation.
Location Plaza, Manarat Al Saadiyat Cost Free and open to all Timings February 23 from 6pm to 9pm Contact 02 6575937
Live music: The Strike at Q’s Bar
Q’s Bar and Lounge, Quincy Jones’ first-ever bar and lounge at Palazzo Versace Dubai, just announced ‘The Strike’, a five-member independent band as the next musical act to grace the stage, starting from this week until mid-May.
The Utah-based band pride themselves in bringing true funk and rock back to pop music with captivating performances and infectious personalities. They travel to Dubai with a large, beloved following, and have become renowned for their incredibly high energy performance style, song writing, powerful tenor lead vocalist, and refined musicianship.
Location Q’s Bar and Lounge is located at Palazzo Versace Dubai, West Wing Cost Free entry Performance Timings Tuesday to Friday 9pm to 10pm, 10.30pm to 11.30pm, 12pm to 1am Saturdays from 8pm to 12am Contact 04 5568865
Health: Yoga and party
Dubai yogis already know that the best way to start a Friday is with a vinyasa flow. But in case you need an extra reason, with your ticket you will get Free Nike Yoga mats to all of the early risers out there. Join yoga gems Simona Stanton, Vanessa Kim Roux and Lauren Ruttle for Yoga-V, a powerful flow that promises to get you sweaty and strong and brighten your day! Stay a little longer and jump into a Zumba or Latin dancing class which are running all day. Afterwards you can a dip at the Penthouse pool and enjoy some sunset bevvies at the after party at Penthouse Dubai from 6pm to 2am.
Location V Hotel Palm Dubai Cost Dh100 for Yoga and after party, Dh200 for Yoga, unlimited dance and after party Timings Friday, February 23 from 9am to 10am
Movies:
The Big Sick - DIFF 365
Release Date: 22 February 2018
Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter
Language: English
I, Tonya
Release Date: 22 February 2018
Starring: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan and Allison Janney
Language: English
Game Night
Release Date: 22 February 2018
Starring: Jesse Plemons, Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman
Language: English
