PICK OF THE DAY
Rang De 2017
Holi celebrations featuring Raftaar, Nindy Kaur and Manj Musik, supported by Knox Artiste, DJs Peri, Tushar, Emwee and Buddha, at Wonderland Dubai, 10am-6pm. Tickets Dh50 per person and Dh125 for a group of four, children below 12 and senior citizens above 55 enter free.
Call 800 4827 / 050-6000836
Abu Dhabi
Food Truckers Jam
A day of food, live music and relaxed vibes on the beach at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, 4-11pm. Kids activities include bouncy castle, face painting and craft market. Free entry. + sheratonabudhabihotel.com
Sunset Sessions
Socialise and watch the sun go down, at Asia De Cuba, Every Friday from 4pm till late, with beats by Saif and Sound. Free entrance. Call 02-6993333
Yas Racing Series
See the UAE’s best drivers compete in races including; Formula 4 UAE, Radical Middle East Cup, Formula Gulf 1000 and Yas Marina Circuit’s single-make championship the TRD 86 Cup. Ticket Dh25 per person, racing begins at 9am on Friday and 10.30am on Saturday. + yasmarinacircuit.com
Dubai
Movies to Munch
Last Exit is celebrating the Dubai Food Festival in retro style with a pop-up cinema, screening Smurfs at 5.30pm, Men in Black 3 at 7.30pm and Star Wars: Force Awakens at 10.30pm. lastexit.ae
Color Carnival
Celebrating the Indian festival of colors with a variety of entertainment, live music, shopping, cuisine, food trucks, and a kids arena, at Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City, 10am-7pm. Dh60 per person, Dh100 per couple, children below 16 enter free.
Rang Barse
Punjabi artists Alfaaz and Ardee and Reality dance show winner Sayali Paradkar, headline the colourful festival, at Zabeel Park, Gate 5, supported by DJs Kips, Megan, Tanmaya, Indianslap, Mayank, Giga along with Bollywood dance group D4dance. Doors open at 10am. Tickets Dh65 per person, Dh115 per couple and Dh200 for a group of four. Call 04-3170711 / 054-4470957
Holi Masti 2.0
Holi with Mika Singh, Kanika Kapoor, along with DJ’s Hani , Scorpio, Karan, Blaze, Kronik M, G2 and AmB, at Al Sahra Desert Resort,
Dubai-Al Ain Road, 10am-6pm. Tickets Dh60 per person, Dh100 per couple and Dh150 for a group of four, children below ten enter free. Call 056-7669168 / 055-7662362. + platinumlist.net
Myriam Fares
The Lebanese super star performs at the Main Cultural Stage at Global Village, 9pm. Free concert, entry fee of Dh15 applies. Park doors open at 4pm. + globalvillage.ae
Webrunch and Afterparty By Love Parties
Buffet from International and Asian cuisine with a touch of British, DJ Rich E play the tunes, at Accents, InterContinental Dubai Marina, 1-4pm. Dh299 and Dh399. Call 04-4466654
Wafi Superstars 2017
The auditions for children portraying the best of their skills takes place today and tomorrow, from 3-8pm, at Wafi Mall. The final show is on March 17 will see a Wafi Superstar 2017 crowned. + wafi.com
Mother’s Day Brunch Special
Treat your mum with a special brunch at Tesoro, Taj Dubai, with a spread specially curated for her. Dh199 including soft beverages, Dh350 with house beverages and Dh499 with premium beverages. Also, tomorrow and Sunday mothers can get discounts as per their age at Tesoro from the a la carte menu. Call 04-4383127
Blonde
Deep house DJ and production duo perform at Zero Gravity, supported by Mark Pickup, Xiiam, Chris Wright, Chris Metcalfe, Greg Stainer and SoulNinja. Free for women before midnight, free for men before 10pm, Dh100 thereafter. + 0-gravity.ae
Music For The Soul Concert
French artists mezzo-soprano Delphine Haidan, Philippe Bernold, flute and Francois Chaplin, piano will join together for a performance of masterpieces at the One & Only Royal Mirage Ballroom, 8pm. Tickets from Dh250. + afdubai.org
The Chef Battle
Slice and dice ingredients in the virtual reality game Food Fighter at City Centre Mirdif, until Saturday. A spend of Dh150 is required to take part.
The All American Brunch
American thrills, good food, live music, and some tongue-in-cheek games and challenges, where the winners consume all; it is guaranteed to be nothing short of an epic coming together, Claw BBQ, Souk al Bahar, 12.30-4pm. Call 04-4322300
Short+Sweet Dubai Theatre Festival 2017: Red Carpet Gala Final
Theatre Festival reaches its climax at The Madinat Jumeirah, 7pm, as stars from the twelve best 10-minute plays of the festival sparkle down the red carpet and then battle it out for festival awards. + shortandsweet.org
Srishti Auditions
A theatrical ballet will be staged by the end of 2017 in Dubai, auditions for dancers from all nationalities and communities, above 18 years of age, at Ajdan Building, Bur Dubai, today and tomorrow. Email shashwat.ballet@gmail.com or whatsapp: 052-11566616.
Taste of Dubai
The festival features a line-up of Michelin-starred chefs, pop-up stalls, cooking challenges, entertainment and restaurants, at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, until tomorrow. Doors open at 12pm. Tickets Dh75 online and Dh90 at the door. + tasteofdubaifestival.com
Al Ain
Weekends at the Oasis
Al Ain Oasis (Al Mutawaa)will host a diverse range of programmes for the family, including hands-on arts and handicraft workshops, storytelling, outdoor films and traditional Emirati performances in the Plaza area. From 4pm, today and tomorrow.
