PICK OF THE DAY
World Art Dubai
A professionally curated price-sensitive platform dedicated to the UAE’s art collectors and first-time buyers, displaying works created to suit all budgets with 150 local, regional and global artists and galleries showcasing more than 3,000 artworks ranging from pop art, abstract and figurative drawings to quirky street art. At Dubai World Trade Centre. Entry Dh20 at the door, children below 16 years and under enter free. Today 6-9pm and 2-9pm tomorrow until Saturday. The Ripe Craft Market will also take place here selling everything from lifestyle gifts, arts, crafts and furniture to fashion, jewellery and organic food. + worldartdubai.com
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Galleries Week
A week-long event featuring galleries from around the world. Artworks will feature emerging artists, offering an opportunity for residents to discover and buy art and engage with the cultural scene through a programme of talks, performances, workshops and film screenings. At Warehouse 421, Abu Dhabi. Today’s highlight includes a public talk on Buying What You Love: An Insider Look into Collecting Art, free but pre-registration is required. + warehouse421.ae
The Art of Nature
An exhibition to mark the 20th anniversary of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and celebrates the Emirate’s natural abundance. Featuring new commissions and loaned artworks by UAE-based artists, accompanied by an educational programme, allowing aspiring artists to engage with the nation’s flora, fauna and landscapes. At Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi, daily until April 23. + abudhabifestival.ae
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Shakespeare’s iconic play follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks to avenge his father’s death, trying to out-manoeuvre both family and friends. Five actors portray all 24 characters with minimal props and costumes. At The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, shows start at 8pm, until Saturday, plus a 3pm matinee show on Friday. Tickets Dh100 for adults, and Dh50 for students. + tixbox.com/event/hamlet
Ripe Market
Shop for local produce, sample diferent cuisines, shop at boutique market stalls, children’s petting zoo, wellness classes or simply relax, at Reform Social & Grill Dubai, 10am-8pm. Free entry. + ripeme.com
La Dolce Vita
A culinary ladies evening offering them a three-course set menu of signature dishes by three star Michelin Chef Heinz Beck, at Social by Heinz Beck, The Waldorf Astoria, Palm Jumeirah, 7pm. Dh195 per person inclusive of two beverages. Call 04-8182222
Catena Dinner
A crafted three-course menu that incorporate three special cuts of Argentinian meat including chorizo, ancho and churrasco lomo paired with Zuccardi grape beverages, at Gaucho Dubai, DIFC, 6pm. Dh450 plus taxes. Call 056-8547166
Slimane Zeghidour
A French-language talk and book signing by the author, talking about the New World Order and the possible repercussions in the Gulf. His new book Sors, La Route T’Attend (Go, the road that awaits you) focuses on his childhood in a camp of displaced at the Little Kabylie.
At Plantation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, 8pm. RSVP mandatory on info@afdubai.org
Register for Global Autism Awareness Festival and Walk
Set to take place on April 15 at 5pm, the three kilometre walk at Zabeel park will bring together Dubai’s community to raise awareness for autism disorders. Register on the website. + walkforautismdubai.com
Grease The Musical
Watch the legendary musical’s budding romance of Danny and Sandy, and their rebellious high school friends at Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets from Dh150. Shows until Thursday. Also, Go Vintage, a week-long festival with vintage cars, rock and roll and other thrilling tunes from 50’s, retro-themed kids activities and more, running concurrently in Zabeel Hall 3. + greasethemusical.ae
RBMA Weekender: Dubai 2017
Red Bull Music Academy weekender bringing together international and regional artists for four days of musical exploration. Tonight’s headliner is Kuwaiti artist Zahed Sultan bringing his Hiwar project to life. At Musichall, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, 9pm. Tickets Dh100. + redbull.com/mea/en
The Laughter Factory
Stephen Grant, Imran Yusuf and Phil Nichol are this month’s performers, at McGettigan’s, JLT, Dubai, 8pm. Tickets Dh140. Tomorrow at Grand Millennium, Tecom, 9pm. + thelaughterfactory.com
Revolution hosted by Fat Joe
The American rapper will be joined by DJs Bliss, Keza and Lucas Dirty, at XL Dubai, Habtoor Grand Beach Resort. Door sopen at 10pm. Tickets Dh120. Call 052-6341040. + platinumlist.net
Blue Man Group
The award-winning trio of blue performers get their new world tour showcase of new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and technology to Dubai Opera, shows until Saturday. Tickets start from Dh195. The show then travels to du Forum, Yas Island, from April 18-22. +platinumlist.net
