PICK OF THE DAY
Sharjah Bridal Fair 2017
The premier lifestyle event will feature more than 120 exhibitors, workshops on health and nutrition, travel and tourism with a focus on honeymoon destinations and fashion shows curated by Emirati and international fashion designers, at Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre, 4-11pm, until May 6. Entry Dh10. shjbridalfair.com
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
But We Cannot See Them: Tracing a UAE Art Community, 1988-2008
The spring exhibition survey’s the local artistic community, identified with a new culture of encouraging radical, formal and conceptual experimentation, at the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, until May 25. Call 02-6288000. nyuad-artgallery.org
Ataya Exhibition
A charity exhibition organised by Emirates Red Crescent where a wide range of fashion wear, jewellery, home accessories and furniture, by talented designers and artists from the region is exhibited and sold. At Ipic Arena Zayed Sports City, 3-10pm, until Thursday. Entry Dh50. emiratesrc.ae/ataya
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
Toulouse Symphony Orchestra With Tugan Sokhiev And Edgar Moreau
An evening inspired by the stories of a 1001 nights by the French orchestra as part of Abu Dhabi Classics. At UAE University Great Hall, Crescent Building, Al Ain, 8pm. Tickets from Dh100. abudhabimusic.ae
Travel Through Our Traditions
Visitors are invited to learn about traditional wedding rituals and their importance, visit a gold souq and learn to distinguish shapes and sizes, plus visit a local Emirati home. The tour will begin at 9.30am at Al Ain National Museum, another tour will take place on May 10. visitabudhabi.ae
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Maifest
Traditional German celebration that marks the arrival of spring. Dance and sing along to the tunes of the Die Kirchdorfer band from Munich at Grand Hyatt Dubai, until Saturday. Open from 7pm. A la carte menu available. Call 04-3172222
Ikemen Wednesday
Gent’s night offering them two free beverages and 20 per cent off the Japanese Peruvian menu. At Aji, Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah. Call 04-5520244. aji.ae
Bonkers Bingo
A high-octane evening that takes the granny out of the British classic game and adds a grown-up twist. Expect retro music, beverage drinking games and prizes every Wednesday at Societe Dubai, 9-11.30pm. Call 050-3571126
Revolution
Uplifting urban beats with Kaboo and DJ Keza. Free beverages for women joining before midnight, at XL Dubai, Habtoor Grand Resort. Doors open at10pm. Call 052-6341040
Industry Night
Music by DJ Chris Nati. Free beverages for women from 11pm-2am, at Movida, Dubai Nassima Royal Hotel. Call 055-1744449. movida-dubai.com
World Burger Tour
A limited-time offering of Hard Rock Local Legendary Burgers, inspired by the taste and flavors from cafe locations around the world, at Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City beginning today and continues through June 25. This year’s offerings include the ole burger (Barcelona, Spain), atomic! burger (Las Vegas, USA), spinach and chickpea burger (New Delhi, India) and when in Rome burger (Rome, Italy). hardrock.com/dubai
100th anniversary of Indian one-rupee note
The Indian one-rupee note completes its century, an exhibition of 100 different Indian one-rupee notes, issued from 1917 to 2016 is displayed at the Numisbing Gallery, Maktoum Street, Deira, until May 14. Call 04-2952578
Fierce ladies night
GIrl squads enjoy three free beverages from a themed menu, 8pm to midnight, if that’s not enough, they get 50 per cent off the food bill too, every Wednesday. Ladies who come with their partners will also be entitled to a 25 per cent discount on the dining bill. At Waka, The Oberoi Dubai. Call 04-4441455. + waka.ae
The Cape Reimagined
The travelling exhibition will present limited-edition Burberry capes, handmade using referencing elements from the Burberry archive. The capes, all designed in the brand’s London atelier are available for special order. At Concrete, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, free admission, 10am-8pm, until May 7.
Chicas Wednesdays
A Latin ladies night, expect salsa, Latin music, latest hits and live percussions. Free beverages for women from 6-10pm. At Totora Cebicheria Peruana, Gate Village 7, DIFC. totora.com
THINGS TO DO IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
May Fest 2017
Mari Ferrari, the Portuguese DJ will be gracing the celebrations as part of the spring festival celebrations, at Rixos Bab Al Bahr, 10.15pm. Call 07-2020000
