PICK OF THE DAY
Suicide Squad Red Carpet Premiere: Will Smith in Dubai
VOX Cinemas is offering the first 100 fans of the action adventure movie a chance to watch the red carpet event attended by Will Smith. The red carpet will open to the first 100 fans at 5.30pm. Will Smith is set to walk the red carpet at 6.30pm. At VOX Cinemas, City Centre Deira. The official after party will be held at Billionaire Mansion.
Abu Dhabi
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.
Magical summer, activities for children including a back to school zone, at Deerfields Mall, 4pm to closing, daily until September 3.
The Olympic Games, at The Sportsman’s Arms. Special food and beverage offers from Dh99. Happy hour from 4-7pm daily.
Dubai
The List and Suicide Squad screening afterparty with Will Smith, music by DJs Bliss, Mr Shef Codes and Mr Levier, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Call 04-5103100.
Thrive Master Classes with Jane Owen (CEO of Jane Owen Public Relations) discussing public relations strategy, creating an international brand, connecting with celebrities for your business and how to link Hollywood to businesses. At 7pm. The weekly industry networking event is held every Sunday at Tribeca Kitchen and Bar, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR, 5-11pm. Call 052-8247489. More at thrivedxb.com.
Experiential Cinema, screening of Clueless, about a girl’s tidy world starting to unravel with the sudden appearance of two boys, at Claw BBQ, Souq Al Bahar, 8pm, Dh349. More at clawbbq.com.
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.
This is St Tropez with Simon Rezlem. 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.
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.
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.
Circus fiesta, be entertained by a magical comedy show (5pm and 9pm), in addition to roaming acts and kids circus workshops, at Mercato, August 20.
The Trash Pack, as part of the DSS in-mall live shows and workshops, shows at 5.30pm, 7.30pm and 9pm at Dragon Mart 2; workshops at 2pm to 10pm. Until August 10.
Vesna Beats with DJ Cadence, playing techno and house tunes, at Vesna Restaurant, Conrad Dubai, 9pm. Call 04-3528169.
The 2016 Rio Olympics at McGettigans, JLT, DWTC and Abu Dhabi. Try the Olympic burger challenge, available until August 21; 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.
Rio Olympics at Barasti, happy hour from 4-7pm, prices from Dh27. Open from 11am. Call 04-3993333. More at barastibeach.com.
Alvin & The Chipmunks, the loveable characters will be at City Centre Deira, until August 10. Shows at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, while workshops and activity corners run from 10am-10pm.
Biryani and Kebab festival at Asha’s, Wafi Mall. The menu presents ten new dishes showcasing recipes perfected by legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle in her kitchen, until October 31.
