PICK OF THE DAY
Art Dubai 2017
The eleventh edition of Art Dubai will open its doors to the public tomorrow featuring 94 galleries from 43 countries, with 27 galleries attending for the first time. The programming includes: The Abraaj Group Art Prize, Art Dubai commissions, cooking room, projects, global art forum, film series, talks series and education. At Madinat Jumeirah. Today, open to women only from 1-4pm, opening from 4pm by invite only; tomorrow 4-9.30pm; Friday 2-9.30pm and Saturday12-6.30pm. Daily tickets Dh50 in advance, Dh80 on site. Children aged 18 and below are admitted free of charge, university students too enter free upon showing of student ID. + artdubai.ae
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Yas Waterworld’s Ladies Night
Plunge into the story of the lost pearl and enjoy more than 40 rides and slides, all in the privacy of female guests, taking place every Thursday between 6-11pm, at Yas Waterworld. + yaswaterworld.com
The Laughter Factory
Matt Rees, Mark Maeir and Angelo Tsarouchas are this month’s performers, at Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi, 8pm. Tomorrow, at Grand Millennium, Tecom, Dubai, 9pm. Tickets Dh140. + thelaughterfactory.com
Ladies Night
Ladies amplify the evening with three beverages and a platter for Dh55 (plus taxes), 6-9pm. Music by DJ Chad. At Turquoiz, The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. Call 02-4988888
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Montreux Comedy Festival
International comedians headlining this year’s festival include Noman Hosni, PE, Mike Ward, Sebastian Marx, Ali Al Sayed. At Ductac, Mall of the Emirates today and tomorrow. Performances start at 8.30pm, tickets priced at Dh195. + 800tickets.com
Design Days Dubai
The sixth edition of the design fair will see a record number of local and regional exhibitors, at Dubai Design District (d3), until Friday. The programme includes talks, workshops, installations and live performances. Tickets from Dh25 in advance, Dh50 on site, children aged 18 and below are admitted free of charge, university students too enter free with student ID. + designdaysdubai.ae
A Gentleman’s Pursuit
An evening dedicated to gentlemen across the city, every Wednesday. at Bazxar DIFC, 7pm to midnight. Call 04-3551111
The Social Room Ladies Night
This one’s for the girl squad, three free beverages and sundaes for women from 8pm to 1am and 50 per cent off snacks, every Wednesday, at Marina Social, Intercontinental Dubai Marina. + marinasocialdubai.com
Uptown
Hip Hop and R’n’B beats by DJs Tim Kay and Mr Shef Codes. Free beverages for women until 1am. At Stereo Arcade, Doubletree by Hilton Jumeirah
Call 050-2261662
Bonkers Bingo
A grown-up twist hosted by Layne Redman. Expect retro music, beverage drinking games and hilarious prizes every Wednesday at Societe Dubai, 9-11.30pm. Call 050-3571126
Blush Wednesdays
Ladies night, free beverages from 6pm-1am and 30 per cent off on the Peruvian menu, every Wednesday, Music by DJ Brooklyn, at Inka, Sofitel Dubai Downtown. Call 04-3469295
Latino Nights
Live Latino music on the terrace, at Garden, at JW Marriott Marquis. Dh149 and Dh275, every Wednesday, 7-10pm. Also, Gentlemen’s Night at Vault, offering one free mixed beverage for men from 7pm to 10pm. Call 04-4143000
Afternoon Tea inspired by Bvlgari
Two distinct themes set the tone; fine cuisine, tea creations and iced tea innovations and musical accompaniment courtesy harp and violin virtuosos. At The Palace Downtown Dubai. Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. From Dh160. Call 04-4287981
Marina Souq: The Exclusive Market
Shopping experience by the sea, visit thirty independant designers or go for a healthy bite to eat with pop-ups by Baker & Spice, The Salad Jar and more, at Marina Souq, Fishing Harbour, Umm Suqueim 1, 9am-7pm. + facebook.com/marinasouq
Block Party
A live accoustic music session every Wednesday featuring singer-songwriter Alan Farragher, belting hits from the 1980s to now. Expect rock and funk classics by bands like Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. At Markette, Boxpark, 8pm onwards, every Wednesday. Call 04-3471847
Beautiful Things
Ladies night, three free beverages for women from 8pm to midnight and 50 per cent off food on the selected menu, at Espana Lounge, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel. Call 04-2281777
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
Travel Through Our Traditions
Visitors are invited to spend time with Emirati women within their homes and farms to discuss different ways of life and experience the culture first hand. The tour will begin at 10am from Souq Al Jabra, passing the old central market, concluding at the Women’s Market in Oasis Hospital. + visitabudhabi.ae
