PICK OF THE DAY
Hip Hop Chic featuring TY Dolla $ign
The LA based R’n’B artist famous for his hit single My Cabana performs at Cirque Le Soir Dubai. Fairmont Hotel. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
Hundred Best Arabic Posters Exhibition celebrating the diversity of visual cultures by exhibiting the best posters from across the Arab world, at Warehouse421, until February 9. More at warehouse421.ae.
Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival, the festival illustraes the UAE’s progress and legacy of its forefathers’ inspiring achievements. Activities include Memories of a Nation exhibition, traditional customs exhibition, interactive craftsman workshops, Emirati folk arts and an international village market, at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Until January 1, 2017. More at szhf.ae.
Things to do in Dubai
Hip Hop Karaoke Dubai, head over to the Story Rooftop Lounge in Media City tonight to witness the launch of one of Dubai's latest karaoke nights. If you think you can rap, or just want to watch people trying to rap, this is where you need to go. The event starts at 8:30pm.
Christmas Lights Celebration, switching on of the Chrsitmas lights at Jumeirah Beach Hotel lobby, 7pm. Free seasonal beverages and minced pies, while the Christmas choir belts out Christmas songs. Expect a visit from Santa and his elves to distribute gifts to the children.
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Brain Drain Quiz Night, every Monday, at Ten Street Dubai, JA Oasis Beach Tower, 8.30pm. Teams are a maximum of five, book in advance to benefit from Dh20 red light prices. Call 04-3998993.
Opening of Renaissance of Dubai art exhibition showcasing three local artists presenting the development of old Dubai through their photography, at Crowne Plaza Dubai, 7pm.
Monday Rendez-Vous with DJ Chris Nati, at The Hobo Club, Nassima Royal Hotel (entrance from the car park, level 4). Doors open at 10pm. Reservations at 055-9270815.
Abri & Funk Radius, at Stereo Arcade, The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, JBR, every Monday, 9pm. Call 052-6182424.
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.
Andreea’s Social Monday, music by DJ Kaytek playing deep house mixes. At Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, 8pm. Call 04-4084400.
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.
Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style, the exhibit presents the design and style of James Bond over the course of five decades, at Burj Khalifa Annex. Tickets from Dh95 for children and Dh125 for adults, at burjkhalifa.ae/en/jamesbond.
See Saw Seeds, an exhibition by Ruba Al Araji, Tulip Hazdar, Yuki Tsukiyama and Aya Sakoda, at Tashkeel, Nad Al Sheba, until December 29. Open 10am-10pm, Saturday to Thursday. Call 04-3363313.
Visual Dialogues, an exhibition by Fereydoun Ave and Shaqayeq Arabi, at Total Arts, The Courtyard, until December 12. Call 04-3475050.
The Market, local arts and crafts, fashion and food, at The Beach, daily 10am to midnight, until April 2017.
Merchants of Bollywood, dance drama based on a young dancer who is conflicted between following the family tradition of the Indian classical dance form Kathak versus incorporating modern dance forms to create her own identity. At the main cultural stage. Show is included in the entry ticket (Dh15) to Global Village, until December 24. Monday is a family day. Daily show timings at globalvillage.ae
