PICK OF THE DAY
Museums by Night
In celebration of International Museum Day (May 18), Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority will host interactive tours, featuring screenings, light installations, and other encounters that offer visitors an opportunity to experience local history. Two tours are offered nightly at 7.30pm and 9pm, until Thursday from Al Ain Palace Museum highlighting the origins of archaeology with a film-screening showcasing excavations, followed by a a light installation at Al Ain Oasis, a screening of Rain of Light and a Wannah performance. For registration and booking, email aanm@tcaabudhabi.ae
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Open Mic Night
Watch the best talent from the capital perform. Uptown performs a warm up set, with open mic starting at 8pm. At Jazz PizzaExpress, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi. Call 02-4447752.
ADEC Student Showcase
Abu Dhabi Education Council students are exhibiting their artworks, inspired by the UAE’s cultural heritage, at Manarat Al Saadiyat, 10am-8pm, until May 20. Art workshops will also be held by a group of Emirati contemporary art experts. Call 02-6575800.
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Arab Fashion Week
The 4th edition of the biannual fashion week focussing on pre-collections and ready-couture will see international and regional fashion designers presenting their creations, at the Meydan Hotel & Grandstand, until May 20. The event will also feature a selection of pop-up boutiques from leading fashion retailers. arabfashionweek.org
CityWalk Fashion Week
TLaunch of the first City Walk Fashion Week, 17 resident fashion retail brands will be setting up pop up stores throughout the indoor shopping area offering a front row seat to this season’s trends and collections. From 10am-10pm, until May 20. Also, City Walk re-launch the ‘Her Tuesday’ campaign offering discounts for women, every Tuesday. citywalk.ae
Salman Khan
The Bollywood star will be attending a meet-and-greet and launch his new song Tubelight, at Arabian Centre, 7pm.
Bad Habits
Mid-week madness with crazy clowns, freaks, fireshows, sword swallowers and more, music by Scottie B, at Cirque Le Soir, The Fairmont Hotel. Free beverages for women until 1am. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.
Gursha Ladies Night
Meet, mingle and enjoy in Ethiopian style with your girl gang at Gursha’s, Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah. Unlimited select beverages free for women and 50 per cent off on the a la carte menu. From 8pm to midnight. Call 04-5542665.
UAE Wild Trails
A group exhibition opening that highlights the beauty of wild life abundant in the UAE, at the Cartoon Art Gallery, Al Qouz. Open from 12-8pm, until Wednesday. pawstrails.com
International Photo Contest
Annual photo contest calling all amateur photographers in the UAE (21+) to participate. The theme this year is ‘fashion and dress codes’. Open for registrations until June 22. The winner will win a one-week trip to Paris. afdubai.org/concours-international-photo
Unforgettable Ladies Night
A fashionable night with DJ Dane Bowers, at Atelier M, Pier 7, Dubai Marina. From 8-11pm women get three free beverages. Call 04-4507766.
Diva Ladies Nights
DJs G2 and Sherado rock the dancefloor with the best music from Bollywood, at Spree The Club, Royal Ascot Hotel. Free beverages for women until 2am and free entry for women and couples. Call 056-2859555.
Honey Rock The Boat
Expect fruit infused beverages coupled with sushi platters. Music by DJ Skinny Loop, at Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Free beverages for women until 1am, free sushi if arriving before 10pm. Call 055-2160181. mahiki.ae
Monroe Night
Be the Monroe of the night, music by DJs Stylez, MC Money Plus and Keza, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Free beverages for women all night. Call 050 9545000.
Lost Angels Ladies Night
A girly get-together at the poolside, every Tuesday, At Zero Gravity, from 8pm-midnight, women can indulge in for four hours of bites and beverages at Dh100. Lost Boys can join from 10pm for Dh200 all inclusive. Also, free pool and beach access for women at the infinity pool, from 10am-sunset, men pay Dh150. email guestlist@0-gravity.ae. 0-gravity.ae
Wild Tuesdays
Free beverages for women all night. Music by DJs Tribe, Eazy E and Sam B, at Club Boudoir, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa. Doors open at 10pm. Call 050-375 7377 / 04-3455995. clubboudoirdubai.com
