PICK OF THE DAY
Book Fair
The two-week fair includes a reading area that has beanbags and a bookshelf, digital story-telling sessions for children all day, 10am-10pm. At Marina Mall Abu Dhabi. until November 26. Also, share knowledge by contributing pre-loved books via the fair, to support the year of reading.
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
Yasalam 2016, daily activities at the F1 FanZone and Urban Art Zone featuring workshops, art creations, obstacle course challenges, real-life simulators, pit-crew challenge, racing action on giant screens and more. Thursday and Friday 4pm-midnight, Saturday to Wednesday 5-11pm, until November 27. Free entry. Today, Cinema by the Sea screening Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, 8pm and GDF Beach Fitness Classes, 6-10pm. More at yasalam.ae.
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.
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. Also, tomorrow outdoor cinema screening of The Night of The Blind Moon (2014), directed by Khadija Fatma Lemkecher in Arabic, prior registration required at bit.ly/Warehouse421. More at warehouse421.ae.
Abu Dhabi Science Festival, explore the world of science with a number of scientific activities. Children are invited to take part in workshops, shows and exhibits. At Umm Al Emarat Park and Al Ain Zoo, 4-9pm, extended hours on weekends, until November 26. Entry Dh10 for children aged 5-15, adults at Dh5. Schedule at abudhabisciencefestival.ae.
Things to do in Dubai
Night with the Stars – F1 special, join F1 driver Johnny Herbert and Sky F1’s David Croft in at Address Montgomerie for an evening of all things motorsport, competitions and prizes. Tickets from Dh395, available at fswevents.com.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), the comedy returns in a fast-paced theatrical romp through all of Shakespeare’s plays, at Ductac, Mall of tthe Emirates. Shows until Saturday. Tickets from Dh170, available at ductac.org.
Honey Island ladies night with DJ Adam Graca. Free sushi for women, if arriving before 10pm and a selection of beverages until 1am. At Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Call 055-2160181.
Monroe Night: Fashion Blue Experience, a fusion of music, art and fashion, music by DJ Stylez and Keza, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel. Free beverages for women. Call 050-9545000.
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.
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.
Tuesday Night Live featuring Bash Beat, Pasha Cazan, DJ Chris Degenis and guest appearance by Layla Kardan, at Totora DIFC. Doors open at 8pm. Call 04-3999666 or 050-7723133.
From Bliss with Love with DJ Gilbert Chami at Bliss Lounge, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort. Doors open at 8pm. Free entrance. Call 04-3153861.
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.
Lost Angels ladies night at the poolside from 8pm-midnight, bites and beverages for women at Dh100, men can join from 10pm for Dh200 all inclusive. Also, free pool and beach access to all ladies, all day long, email guestlist@0-gravity.ae or call 055-5009111. More at 0-gravity.ae.
Pink Ladies Night with DJ Phil James. Free select beverages for women, at Zinc, Crowne Plaza Dubai. Call 050-1999271.
#Ladies Night every Tuesday, at Atelier M, Pier 7, Dubai Marina. From 8-11pm women get three free beverages. Call 04-4507766.
Visual Dialogues, an exhibition by Fereydoun Ave and Shaqayeq Arabi, at Total Arts, The Courtyard, until December 12. Call 04-3475050.
Two New Track Encounters: The Lotus Experience and The Caterham Hot Laps Experience, at Dubai Autodrome. Bookings at dubaiautodrome.com.
