PICK OF THE DAY
Julio Iglesias
The Grammy-winning Spanish singer and songwriter performs at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah. Doors open at 8pm, show at 10pm. Tickets from Dh200-Dh1,250, available at ticketmaster.ae. Call 06-5123440.
ABU DHABI
Yas Marina classic movie night, screening of Dead Poets Society, starring Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke, at Yas Marina lawns, 7.30pm, free entry. Call 02-4062000. More at yasmarina.ae.
9th International Emirates Photography Competition exhibition, showcasing winning entries and unique works, at Manarat Al Saadiyat, until July 17. Free entry.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, featuring 1,250 exhibitors from 63 countries, a creativity corner for children and a show kitchen. At Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), from 9am-10pm, last day. More at adbookfair.com.
Al Rais Art, a series of realist, contemporary and abstract expressionistic works by Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais, Sumaya Al Rais and Musab Al Rais. At Etihad Modern Art Gallery. More at etihadmodernart.com.
DUBAI
Racy Desis, a night of Hindi improvisational comedy with the Racy Desi Improvisational troupe and a closing set by guest comedian Abijit Ganguly. At Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
Free pool and beach access for women at the infinity pool, every Tuesday, at Zero Gravity, 10am-sunset, men pay Dh150. Call 04-3990009.
Night swimming at Horizon Infinity Pool, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, for Dh150, get Dh100 credit to spend on food and beverages. Call 04-3993333.
Dancing Dervish’, an exhibition by Syrian artist Badie Jahjah. At Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, until May 15.
Register for Wings for Life World Run, a global charity run, set to return to Dubai for the second year in a row on May 8. Details at wingsforlifeworldrun.com.
Magnetic Bodies: Imaging the Urban, Huda Lutfi’s second solo exhibition in Dubai, includes photo-collage, sculptures, installations and video works, at The Third Line Gallery, Al Quoz, until June 4. Call 04-3411367.
Objective Sport, a photographic competition where candidates can submit two photos that portray a sporting activity. Submit to Alliance Francaise Dubai at communication@afdubai.org, before May 10. Free entry.
Hareem Al Sultan, an exhibition based on the historical television series recreating the splendour of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, at City Walk, open daily from 12-10pm, until December. Dh50 for children aged 7-14, and Dh100 for adults, available at the venue or at ticketmaster.ae.
Picasso and Miro: Passion and Poetry, a journey through the artistic lives of cultural icons Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, at The Annex, Burj Khalifa, until May 17. Tickets Dh125, available at ticketmaster.ae. Every Monday and Wednesday the exhibition will come alive with Flamenco classes and Latin music, 7.30pm, Dh150.
Apesanteur, a series of levitating mechanical art by French artist Quentin Carnaille, at M.A.D Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, 10am-7pm, Saturday to Thursday, until May 14. More at madgallery.ae.
SHARJAH
Rhythm & Verses, Persian calligraphy from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, includes Quranic verses, spiritual sayings, poems and official declarations. At Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, until June 18. More at sharjahmuseums.ae
