PICK OF THE DAY
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Thrive Master Classes with Dubai duo Hollaphonic (above), at 7.30pm followed by music from Rone Jaxx, Hisham and Santi. 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.
Abu Dhabi
Fun Nation, workshops in gaming and fashion at du Forum, Yas Island. Compete in games like FIFA 16, Super Smash Bros and Street Fighter V. Children can dance along with Shaun the Sheep during his daily show. Interactive fashion workshops to revamp older clothes, customise a brand new t-shirt or find out more about shoe designs. Also, ladies only area for one-on-one consultations with a personal stylist along with hair styling and makeup tips. From 2-10pm, until August 6, tickets at ticketmaster.ae. More at abudhabisummerseason.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
Vesna Beats with DJ Cadence, playing techno and house tunes, at Vesna Restaurant, Conrad Dubai, 9pm. Call 04-3528169.
Experiential Cinema, screening Blues Brothers, with its own menu, at Claw BBQ, Souq Al Bahar, 8pm, Dh300. More at clawbbq.com.
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.
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.
Gaucho Sunday cinema, a series of screenings showcasing superheroes this July. Today, Superman: Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill and Amy Adams, at Gaucho, DIFC, 7.30pm. Dh100 per person, includes cinema food and soft beverages. Call 04-4227898.
Rouge with Mitchel and Sam Starks. Peruvian cuisine and theatrical performances, at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, 8.30pm. Call 04-3551116.
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.
Discovery Shark exhibit, experience a digital shark cage and a 20-metre tunnel that’s part aquarium, part digital screens showcasing shark species and information about the creatures, at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall. UAE residents get a 30 percent discount from 10am-9pm and a 50 per cent discount from 9pm till closing. Book at thedubaiaquarium.com.
Nadi Al Quoz, a pop-up social club 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.
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.
