PICK OF THE DAY
Walshy Fire from Major Lazer
The Grammy award-winner famous for the hit song Lean On performs at Pacha Ibiza, Madinat Jumeirah, 8pm. Dh100 on the door. Call 04-5670000 or email reservations@pacha.ae.
ABU DHABI
Capstone Festival, screening of the documentary 4555 by Shakhbut Al Kaabi about trying to reveal layers of UAE culture (7pm), music performance by Julianna Bello (8.15pm) and Bil3arabi by Noor Al Mahruqi, questioning what it means to be Arab today (9pm). At NYUAD Arts Centre. More at nyuad-artscenter.org.
Yas Waterworld Ladies Night, ladies-only evening every Thursday from 6-11pm, activities in addition to the park slides and rides include UV henna painting, a dance zone and aqua zumba classes. More at yaswaterworld.com.
DUBAI
Escape Night featuring DJs V and Michka, at The Hobo Club, Royal Nassima Hotel. Call 055-9270815.
Taste of Mexico, entrees and beverages, until May 31. Also, a chance to win a RockBox by visiting Hard Rock Cafe and get a RockBox code — or by tweeting #IWantARockBox to @HardRock, until May 15.
Martin Solveig day to night party, supported by resident DJs Andrew Hartley, Chris Wright and Jon Besant, at Zero Gravity. Free before 6pm, Dh100 after. Call 04-3990009. More at 0-gravity.ae.
Launch of the Black Burger, light installations, artists and activities, at Salt, Kite Beach, 7pm. The burger will be available until June 5.
Karaoke night at Vesna, Conrad Hotel, every Thursday and Friday, 10pm. Call 04-3528169.
Fame Game featuring DJs Tim Kay, Sam B, Benjamin and MC Curly, at Movida Dubai. Call 055-1744449.
Caribbean Riddimz featuring guest DJs and island entertainment, at N’Dulge, Atlantis, The Palm. Doors open at 9pm. Free entry for women and couples. Call 055-2004322.
Tota Maina Ki Kahani, a Hindi play at Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, 8pm. Tickets Dh150-Dh500, available at ductac.org.
Designers Pop-up fashion market supporting local entrepreneurs, fashion designers and artists, at Golden Mile Galleria, Palm Jumeirah, 4-9pm today and 2-9pm on Friday.
DJ Sebastian Gamboa, the Ibiza resident plays at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel. Call 056-6783357.
Sprinkle with Soheil Ray and Nick Tohme, at Cavalli Club, The Fairmont, 8.30pm. Call 050-9910400. More at cavalliclubdubai.com.
Russian Seasons with Valeriy Meladze, at Al Falak Ballroom, Burj Al Arab. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets from Dh500-Dh4,500. Call 050-76864 18 or 050-8702674.
All We Need Is VIP Room with Smash, the Russian DJ performs at VIP Room, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay. Call 052-8818888.
Ashtanga Yoga - Led Primary Series class, traditionally counted (in Sanskrit) in a rhythmic fashion to invoke a sense of flow and concentration. Time will also be taken for discussion and Q&A. At Zoga, Downtown Dubai, 7pm. More at zoga.ae.
Health Month at The Dubai Mall. Group exercises at the Souq Atrium, until May 17. Register at the guest service counters.
Disintegrating II by Swiss artist Fabian Oefner, a photo series involving exploded views of iconic cars at M.A.D.Gallery, Alserkal Avenue. From 10am-7pm, Saturday to Thursday. More at madgallery.ae.
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.
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.
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Night Market, local artisans and vendors will be showcasing their goods. The market also offers a range of food, activites and entertainment, at Al Marjan Promenade, 4-10pm, every Thursday and Friday. Free entry.
SHARJAH
Considering Dynamics & the Forms of Chaos an exhibition featuring works by British/Canadian artist Angela Bulloch and paintings by German artist Maria Zerres. At Sharjah Art Museum, until May 31. More at sharjahmuseums.ae
