PICK OF THE DAY
Cine Debat
A monthly movie night debate around a French movie - La Dune, about Hanoch who has traveled on bicycle, through France, is found unconscious on the beach by a young woman. Nobody knows who he is. Inspector Ruben Vardi is about to retire, but a few strange facts make him change of mind and take the case, at the Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha, 8pm. Free entry. + afdubai.org
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Talking Art Series
A panel discussion entitled, Anish Kapoor: The Creative Act, which will explore Kapoor’s body of work with a focus on his monumental sculptural installations such as My Red Homeland included in The Creative Act, at Auditorium, Manarat Al Saadiyat, 7pm. Free public event.
+ saadiyatcultural district.ae
Mother of the Nation Festival
Last day of the the festival at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Today’s highlight include performances by the Pipe Guy, Lap Tap Guitar, and Qi Gong; Torn paper collage workshop at 9pm. Open from 4-11pm. Entry Dh20 per adult, and Dh10 for children upto 12, while children aged five and under are admitted free. + motn.ae
Open Mic Night
Uptown performs a warm up set, then open mic begins at 8pm, at Jazz@Pizza Express, The Hub, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi. House beverages at Dh20 from 5-8pm. Call 02-4447752
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Ladies on Top
Ladies night with a pop-up by So Chic, at Level 43 Sky Lounge, Four Points by Sheraton, 8-11pm. Two free beverages for women. + level43lounge.com
XL Tuesday with DJ Thomas
The DJ who has collaborated with worldwide brands Hed Kandi and Garlands performs at XL Dubai, Habtoor Grand Beach Resort. Door sopen at 11pm.
Call 052-6341040.
Ladies Night
Ethiopian style night, party with your girl gang at Gursha’s, Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah. Free beverages for women and 50 per cent off the a la carte menu. From 8pm to midnight. Call
04-5542665. + gursha-dubai.com
Shoal Sisters Ladies Night
Three free beverages for women, every Tuesday and Saturday from 5pm to close, at Crab Tavern, Media One Hotel. Call 04-4207489.
+ crabtavern.ae
Sparkle Ladies Night
Two free beverages for women and beverages from Dh20 for the rest of the evening, every Tuesday, at Look Up Rooftop Bar, La Ville Hotel & Suites, City Walk. Call 4-4033111
Majid Al Mohandis and Sherine Abdel-Wahab
The Arab stars perform at Dubai Opera. Tickets from Dh500. + dubaiopera.com
Honey Rock the Boat
Special edition ladies night presented by Ad Hoc vintage clothing, with a chance of being crowned an #ADVintageQueen. Expect fruit infused beverages coupled with sushi platters. Music by DJ Adam Graca and Skinny Loop. At Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Free beverages for women until 1am, free sushi if arriving before 10pm. mahiki.ae
Another Movie Night
Screening of Guardians of the Galaxy, 8pm. Cosplay competition, dress-up as your favorite comic book, video game, movie character and get a chance to win tickets to Comic Con, prizes will be given away to: best dressed couple, best dressed male and best dressed female, at Tribeca, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR. Free entry from 7pm to midnight.
Call 050-3456067
Traditional Heritage
Sample Chinese architectural heritage of old Beijing, examples of Chinese opera, holy magic lanterns and the traditional Chinese dragon, along with acrobats providing daily performances, at The China Pavilion, Global Village. The park provides a multi-cultural food, shopping and entertainment experiences until April 8, 4pm to midnight daily, with an extended hour on weekends. Entry Dh15.
+ globalvillage.ae
Film Screenings
A series of screenings of films by an Emirati film director Nujoom Alghanem, in collaboration with the National Pavilion United Arab Emirates (NPUAE). Today, screening of three fiction short films: The Park, Between Two Banks and Salma’s Dinner. At NYUAD Conference Centre, Main Auditorium, 6.30pm. Rsvp on the website, free popcorn.
+ nyuad-artgallery.org
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
42nd MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show
A bi-annual exhibition for diamond jewellery and watches, featuring more than 500 exhibitors and six national pavilions from Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Italy, Singapore and Thailand. At Expo Centre Sharjah. Open from noon to 10pm, Thursday from noon to 11pm and Friday from 3-11pm. On Wednesday from noon to 4pm is ladies only day.
+ mideastjewellery.com
