PICK OF THE DAY
The Big Clearance Sale
Tthe three-day shopping extravaganza features more than 100 top brands participating at Dubai World Trade Centre. From 11am to 11pm until April 1.
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THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Flavours Festival
Spring break festival showcasing Emirati and homegrown food tents and street food trucks. Entertainment includes traditional folklore dances, traditional crafts, football freestylers, magicians and quiz competitions, at Umm Al Emarat Park. From 2pm to midnight, daily until April 8.
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Bavarian Festival
Celebrate Bavarian traditions with the two-day festival featuring special beverages as well as traditional German dishes, at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, from 6pm today and from 12pm tomorrow. Unlimited buffet for Dh120 per day. Free entry. Call 02-6773333
Springfest 2017
A range of activities and shows for families, including a mermaids’ show and a meet-and-greet for children, at Yas Waterworld, until April 15. From 10am until 6pm today and tomorrow and from 10am until 7pm in April. + yaswaterworld.com
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
My Heritage, My Responsibility
A seasonal outdoor programme featuring activities and demonstrations that highlight traditional weddings, traditional cuisine, traditional Ayyala dances and more, at Al Ain Palace Museum, from 5pm today and tomorrow. Call 03-7517755
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Urban Beats
Performers from the world of street culture descend at The Beach with a full schedule of music, art and extreme sports, until April 1. Free. 6-10pm today and4-8pm on Friday and Saturday. + thebeach.ae
Ravelations featuring Cosmosis (live guitar) and EMOK (Iboga Recs)
A psytrance night at The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Bur Dubai. Doors open at 8pm. Entry Dh100, at the door. Call 050-3939709. + ravelations.com
House of Afrika
Ancestral sounds showcase with Boddhi Satva and Ivan Diaz, at Bridge Water Tavern, JW Marriot Marquis. Doors open at 9pm. Dh100 at the door.
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Japan Calligraphy
Watch Ms Yuri Nakagaw make handwritten Japanese calligraphy scripts at the heritage square in The Far East Pavilion at Global Village. Open from 4pm to midnight Saturday to Wednesday and 4pm to 1am on Thursdays and Fridays, until April 8. Park entry Dh15. + globalvillage.ae
Sound Collective
A three-day EDM beach party headlined by R3hab and the Bassjackers, at Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort. Free entry. Call 04-3993333
Thirsty Thursdays
A night of fun, grape beverages combined with a wide selection of cheese and cold cuts with DJ Lucy Pink providing the tunes, at Ynot, InterContinental Dubai Marina. Dh149 per person, 8-11pm. Also, 50 per cent off selected beverages, 25 per cent off select house beverages and Dh99 for three tapas during the happy hours. Entry free. Call 04-4466669
Gitex Shopper
The spring edition of the electronics consumer fair is back with retailers offering deals on electronics and household items. From 11am to 11pm daily, until April 1. Entry Dh20, free for children below five. + gitexshopperdubai.com
Hip-notize
Launch of a new hip-hop night with resident DJs Mr Shef Codes, Kaboo and Lucas Dirty rotating every Thursday, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Dubai. Doors open at 7pm, with free beverages for for ladies until 11pm. Free entry. Call 04-5103100. + billionairemansion dubai.com
SunSets Session
UAE artists with a Balearic vibe headline sessions today and tomorrow, at Bliss Lounge, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort. Also performances by
Serik Iskakov on saxophone and DJ and aerialist Angela Pandelis. Doors open at 12.30pm, music from 2pm. Free entry. Call 04-3153886
Brewfest
A weekend dedicated to serving up craft beverages, food and entertainment for the whole family, at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. From 5pm today with nine different street food stalls, live bands and ladies receiving free beverages between 8pm and 10pm. Tomorrow and Saturday from 1pm to 1am. Free entry. Call 04-2956000
Arsenic and Old Lace
A farcical comedy revolving around the Brewster family, where Mortimer Brewster is a drama critic dealing with his crazy, homicidal family and local police in Brooklyn, NY, presented by Orb Theatricals and directed by Kailash Nair. At The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, shows until Saturday. Tickets Dh100. Call 04-3388525. + thejunctiondubai.com
