PICK OF THE DAY
Liwa Ajman Dates Festival
A festival to showcase the finest produce by local date farmers. The first day of the festival will focus on Al Nokhba prized dates while the second and third day will highlight the others such as Al Khallas, Al Kunaizi, Al Barhi, Al Sheshe, Al Farth and Lulu. The festival will also feature a free culinary corner, a traditional market displaying handmade products by Emirati families and children’s activities corner. At Emirates Hospitality Centre, Ajman, today and tomorrow, from 10am to 10pm and Friday 4pm to midnight. Free entry.
Abu Dhabi
Ladies Night, every Wednesday women get unlimited select beverages while dining, at Aquarium, Yas Island, 7 to 11pm. Also, every Saturday, women got unlimited beverages and a tidbits platter for Dh55. Call 02-5650007.
Iris Summer special, Mondays to Saturdays from 6-8pm, 50 per cent off selected beverages and 25 per cent off food. At Iris, Yas Island. Call 055-1605636.
Magical summer, activities for children including a back to school zone, at Deerfields Mall, 4pm to closing, daily until September 3.
Dubai
Blush Wednesday, free beverages for women from 8pm until 1am, and a 30 per cent discount on the Peruvian menu, every Wednesday at Inka Dubai, Sofitel Downtown. Call 04-3469295.
Rosay Wednesday with Scottie B, Nick Tohme and DJ Jack, at Cavalli Club, The Fairmont Hotel. Call 050-9910400.
Modern Times, in Charlie Chaplin’s last silent film, he is selected for an experiment with an automatic feeding machine, but various mishaps leads his boss to believe he has gone mad and send him to a mental hospital. Part of Cinema Akil’s Hard Day’s Night movie series, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 7pm, until Friday. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
Circus fiesta, be entertained by Circo Latino (4.15pm and 7.45pm) and the antics of magician Heman, the Italian comedy juggler (5pm and 9pm), in addition to roaming acts and kids circus workshops, at Mercato, August 20.
Alvin & The Chipmunks, the loveable characters will be at Mall of the Emirates until August 2. Shows at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, while workshops and activity corners run from 10am-10pm.
Paired Chee[r]se Nights, an array of gourmet cheeses from around the world, tapas and antipasti, at Stage 2, Vida Downtown, every Wednesday, 6-9pm. Dh135 per person, inclusive of three premium beverages or summer concoctions. Call 04-4238899.
Persis with DJ Jet K and Shabi NYX, at Sensation Club, Crowne Plaza Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Entry Dh100, free for women. Call 055-5669954.
Switch Up Wednesdays with Shef Codes, at Provocateur, Four Seasons Resort Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-2118222.
Disconekt at Vii Dubai, Conrad Hotel. Doors open at 8pm for lounge and 11pm for the club. Call 050-9579471 or 050-1574020.
Summer fun at BurJuman Wonderland, family-friendly activities and entertainment daily from 4-10pm, until August 20. Every Thursday to Saturday, creatures parade at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. More at burjuman.com.
Ladies night, two free beverages and shisha for women, every Wednesday, at Estrellas Rooftop Lounge, Melia Dubai, 7pm-2am. Call 04-3868111.
Wednesday Night Improv: Win or Pie, improv groups attempt to defy the ominous sound of the gong as the audience decides their fate. The surviving team wins and the losing team gets pied. At The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
13 Daze Unplugged, acoustic sessions with the house band every Monday and Wednesday from 10pm, at Lock Stock & Barrel, Grand Millennium Hotel. Happy hour with buy one get one free on beverages from 5-8pm. Call 04-5149195.
Al Ain
Dora the Explorer and her friends embark on an adventure to the Friendship Fiesta, at Nojoom Square, Al Ain Mall. Shows from 4pm, until July 30. Free. Call 03–7660333.
