Our pick of the day
DIFF Fashion Forward. A presentation of five couture designers: Zareena, Amato, Michael Cinco, Ezra and Hussein Bazaza who will each showcase Spring Summer 2016 pieces on the red carpet at the premiere of Collateral Beauty at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), 9.30pm.
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
Al Dhafra Camel Festival, heritage activities, cultural programmes, local traditions and prizes worth Dh35 million, at Madinat Zayed, Western region, until December 29. More at aldhafrafestival.ae.
Free Snow Ball Dough Ball Day, visit any Jazz@Pizza Express and enjoy free snowball dough balls, just wish any of the team members a Happy Snowball Dough Ball Day and dip into the dessert, no purchase necessary. Also, Open Mic Night, Uptown performs a warm up set, then open mic begins at 8pm, at Jazz@Pizza Express, The Hub, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi. Dh99 for a bottomless glass of beverages from 7-11pm, house beverage Dh20 from 4-7pm. Call 02-4447752.
45 UAE National Day limited edition prints, acquire a work of art created by HouseBau to commemorate the 45th anniversary of The Spirit of the Union, consisting of 45 prints on fine art paper (60 cm x 80 cm framed), and can be purchased for Dh2,200 at swissartgateuae.com. Artworks will be on display at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi and at Swiss Tower JLT Dubai, until Thursday.
Let It Snow, Festive family celebrations, fun and games set in a winter wonderland, at Yas Marina, daily, until December 17. Real snow battle on December 16 and 17 from 2-6pm, entry is free. Winter Market on December 17, 1-7pm.
Things to do in Dubai
Monroe Night featuring DJs Stylez and Keza, two pairs of Louboutin heels giveaway. At Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel. Free beverages for women. Doors open at 10pm. Call 050-9545000.
Winter Garden Market, festive treats, shopping, music and activities, at Versailles Garden, St Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor City. Weekdays 5-9pm and weekends 3-9pm, until December 31.
Blind Dragon Ladies Night, every Tuesday. Women get four beverages and 50 per cent off the food menu, at Blind Dragon, The Atrium, Al Habtoor City, 8pm till late. Call 04-4370033.
Santa Season, meet Santa and enjoy festive activities at Oasis Mall. Weekdays 5-9pm and weekends 4-11pm. Dh40 includes a framed photo, gift, Funcity voucher, a smoothie and an ice-cream scoop. Until December 25.
L80’s Night Pool Party, every Tuesday. Dance all night to the very best of the 80’s and 90’s, at Wet Deck, W Dubai, Al Habtoor City, 6pm. Call 04-4366666.
Honey Island ladies nightwith DJ Adam Graca. Free sushi for women, if arriving before 10pm and a selection of beverages until 1am, discount codes from I Saw It First and cupcakes from Project Cupcake. At Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Call 055-2160181.
Wild Tuesdays with DJ Tribe, 50 per cent off for cabin crew, at Club Boudoir, Dubai Marine Beach Resort. Call 050-6750816.
Leave your boyfriend at home ladies night with DJ Nick Tohme, Dh199 for women with unlimited free beverages, Dh299 for men, at Cavalli Club, The Fairmont Dubai, 8.30pm. More at cavalliclubdubai.com.
Indo-Pak Street Food festival at Barbecue Delights, Downtown Dubai. Dh85 per person, available until December 30.
Seamless Loop, an exhibition by Sheikha Wafa Bint Hasher Al Maktoum, at La Gellerie, Alliane Francaise, Oud Metha, until January 21, 2017. More at afdubai.org.
Festive on the River, festive activities, decorations, festive market, traditional food and beverages and a visit by Santa Claus, at Riviera Plaza, Riverland Dubai, 2-10pm on weekdays and 12-10pm on weekends, until January 7, 2017. Free parking after 6.30pm.
Secret Garden pop up by Aruna Seth London, at Level Shoes, The Dubai Mall. Customize your own pair of shoes, interact with the brand’s Italian cobbler and get familiarized with the process of shoe manufacturing. Until December 17.
