PICK OF THE DAY
Experiential Cinema, screening The Hangover, with its own menu, at Claw BBQ, Souq Al Bahar, 8pm, Dh300. More at clawbbq.com.
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.
Art Souq 2016, an annual exhibition for affordable artworks, at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Al Bateen. Saturday to Thursday 10am-10pm. Call 02-6210145. More at etihadmodernart.com.
Dubai
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.
#thriveINTribeca, a networking event bringing professionals in the fields of fashion, art, media, entertainment and hospitality together. Live music by Alastar, As Per Casper and Tiny. At Tribeca Kitchen & Bar, JA Ocean View Hotel. More at facebook.com/KeepThriveIN.
DIFC Nights, offering two for one beverage deals to those working at DIFC, Business Bay and Dubai Design District, at Totora Cebicheria Peruana, DIFC, on Sunday’s from 6-8pm. Call 04-3999666.
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.
Irish Dance meets Dubstep, a modern day twist on the traditional Irish dance, the fusion show is part of Dubai Summer Surprises. At the Star Atrium, The Dubai Mall. Shows every two hours between 2pm and 10pm. Free. Call 800 382246255 for more.
Gaucho Sunday cinema, a series of screenings showcasing superheroes this July. Today, Xmen: Days of Future Past, starring Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Lawrence, at Gaucho, DIFC, 7.30pm. Dh100 per person, includes cinema food and soft beverages. Call 04-4227898.
This is Paris with DJ Pepelz. Peruvian cuisine and theatrical performances, at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, 8pm. Call 04-3551116.
New York New York Sundays: Black Light Edition, 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.
The Jungle Book entertainment acts and activities for children and adults, beside Hub Zero, Citywalk, 4-10pm until August 20. Live stage shows at 4.30pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm followed by meet and greet, until July 30.
Summer Skate school at Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall, teaching students the fundamentals of skating and basic manoeuvres. Dh500 per child per week. Call 04-4485111 or log onto dubaiicerink.com.
Nadi A Quoz, a pop-up social club that brings people together, featuring weekly yoga sessions, ikebana classes, listening sessions, reading and discussion group and workshops. Registrations required, activities are free. For details, email nadi.al.quoz@gmail.com.
Bricks, a pop-up store that retails a variety of games for children has lined up free-to-attend workshops for children between 3 and 16, at BoxPark. Noon until 10pm, daily, until August 20.
Modhesh World, Every Step is a New Adventure is the theme for the annual edutainment destination, spread across eight halls at Dubai World Trade Centre. New additions this year include Action Planet, Dino Park, Baby Talk, Toddler Town and an ice rink. Entry Dh20, free for children aged below three. Open from 10am to midnight on weekdays and until 1am on Thursdays and Fridays.
