PICK OF THE DAY
Thrive Master Class with Grammy Award winning DJ and producer Babey Drew
The weekly industry networking event is held every Sunday at Tribeca Kitchen and Bar, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR, 5-11pm. Class at 7.30pm, show at 9pm. Dh99 for two-course meal, Dh119 for a three-course meal. Call 052-8247489. Register at thrivedxb.com.
Abu Dhabi
The District at du Forum, Yas Island. An outlet for those aged 14-22 to discover new skills in entertainment, technology, fashion, health, science, nutrition and sustainability. Until September 17. Day pass Dh100, weekend pass Dh175, season pass Dh1,000, available at ticketmaster.ae.
Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes, the photography award competition gives photographers a chance to showcase inspiring photos of Abu Dhabi. Prizes range from Dh10,000 to Dh50,000. Submit works at abudhabitye.com. Winners will be anounced in September.
Dubai
OlympicZ, children (5-14 years) can challenge and participate in a variety of activities including long jump, hurdle run, badminton, rhythmic gymnastics and more, at KidZania, The Dubai Mall, until August 31. Call 04-4485222 or log onto kidzania.ae.
Vesna Beats with DJ Cadence, playing techno and house tunes, at Vesna Restaurant, Conrad Dubai, 9pm. Call 04-3528169.
BNF Mambo Nights, an evening with free dance classes and shows, music by DJ Dmitri Matalka, at Ocacti Mexican House, Pier 7. Call 050-6500837.
New York New York Sundays, eclectic modern deep house music and old school vocals with Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocatuer, Four Seasons Resort Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-2118222.
Crafty Kids art sessions for children aged 4-12, at The Jam Jar, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, until September 1. Dh110. Call 04-3417303.
The 2016 Rio Olympics at McGettigans, JLT, DWTC and Abu Dhabi. Last day to try the Olympic burger challenge, a 32oz (907 grams)steak burger with fries and coleslaw at Dh199, finish in 32 minutes and it’s free. Happy hour on select beverages for Dh29. More at mcgettigans.com.
Alternative Rock night with The Dirty Suits, at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai. Music from 8.30pm. Call 04-2328900.
Cosmo night with DJ’s S3r-han and Will, at XL Dubai, Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, 9pm. Call 04-4542927.
This is Paris With DJ Pepelz . Peruvian cuisine and theatrical performances, at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, 8.30pm. Call 04-3551116.
DIFC Downtime, an Argentine street food experience, including traditional empanadas and a selection of dry cured beef, at Gaucho, DIFC, 5-8pm daily. Call 04-4227898.
Okku L.O.V.E. dinner party with music by DJs Yiannis and Rafael Becker, signature O style cuisine, at Okku, The H Hotel. Call 04-5018777.
Seydou Keita, an exhibition by Malian photographer Seydou Keita, drawn from a selection of his black and white portraits of the residents of Bamako, Mali from 1948 to 1960. At Leila Heller Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, until September 1.
Dubai Dolphinarium is offering 25 per cent off for residents on the dolphin and seal shows, until August 31. At Creek Park, Gate 1. More at dubaidolphinarium.com.
Giant ball pit, a towering structure, winding slides and a giant pit of soft balls, at Star Atrium, The Dubai Mall. Spend Dh100 at any children’s store before August 30, and get a free session for one child to play, as well as a free toy from the toy store.
