PICK OF THE DAY
Michelin starred chef and brand ambassador of Vavci, Vikas Khanna will be at the bespoke men’s store in Villa 11, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2 from 6 to 9pm to unveil his culinary book Utsav in the UAE and a new collection of handcrafted leather shoes. Call 050-1543668 or 050-1525056.
ABU DHABI
Yas Marina classic movie night, screening Where Do We Go Now?, at Yas Marina, 7.30pm, free entry. Arabic with English subtitles. Call 02-4062000. More at yasmarina.ae.
Spring camp, engage young ones (ages 4-12) with activities to enhance their talent and skill combining fun with education, at St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, until Thursday (Dh250 per day) and April 3-7 (Dh900). From 9am-3.30pm. Call 02-4988991.
Mother of the Nation Festival, a festival featuring art exhibitions, live performances, beach-dining, adventure and children’s activities, at Abu Dhabi Corniche, until April 2. Daily from 4pm-midnight. Tickets Dh10 for children under 12, Dh20 for adults. More at motn.ae.
DUBAI
Rugby evening with players Tom May, Carl Hayman and Mark Cueto, at YNot Bar, InterContinental Dubai Marina, 7.30pm. Call 04-4466669.
Meet Barbie, a fashion show at Fashion Atrium, The Dubai Mall, from 12.30-2pm.
Free pool and beach access for women at the new infinity pool, every Tuesday, at Zero Gravity, 10am-sunset, men pay Dh150. Music by Andrew Hartley.
Chris Wright and Grant Collins. Lost Angels ladies night for women only from 8pm-10pm, Dh100 includes free-flowing beverages and canapes, men can join from 10pm. Call 04-3990009.
Catch-a-smile campaign launch by Clowns Who Care encouraging people to perform random acts of kindness. For details on how to get involved, go to facebook.com/clownswhocare.
Two For One Tuesday at Cielo Sky Lounge, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, from 5pm. Call 04-4161800.
Feti Blue & The Blues Train band perform Tuesday to Saturday, at Carter’s, Wafi Mall, from 8.30pm. Call 04-3244100.
Pillow Party with Chuck Wonderland and Rawdolff, at VIP Room, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. Doors open at 11pm, reservations and guestlist only. Call 052-8818888.
Toy Story 2, exhibition by Morteza Zahedi comprising a variety of mediums, including acrylic sculptures and installations using neon objects, at XVA Gallery, Bur Dubai, until April 27. Call 04-3535383.
JG Trends: Black Night at Jean-Georges Dubai, Four Seasons Resort, 7.30pm. Mr G showcases their latest candle designs. Call 04-3436118.
The Scene Club screening of Lebanese film Very Big Shot at Vox Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, about brothers Ziad and Joe running a small illegal business in one of Beirut’s working class districts. At 8pm, tickets Dh30. Money raised will go to a charity campaign for labourers in Dubai. Call 055-1540106 or book through bookings@thesceneclub.com.
Group Therapy ladies night, three free beverages each with an order of nibbles, at Fume, Pier 7. Singer/songwriter Greg Pearson performs, every Tuesday night. Call 04-4215669.
Mahiki Honey ladies night with Adam Graca. Jenny Rose Hair & Beauty will be giving out goodie bags to the first 30 women and offering free beauty services on the night, at Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Women showing up before 11pm get free beverages all night. Call 04-3807731.
Sundowner Hour at the Burj Club Rooftop, 5-7pm, weekdays. Call 04-8883666.
The Lisa Leone exhibition, archived hip hop photography from the photographer, as well as standout selections from her Here I Am book, at Bldg 7, Dubai Design District. More at facebook.com/SoleDXB.
Japan is Spring, a solo exhibition by Rawya Malik, at Marsam Matar, Villa 21, 4B Street, Al Hudaiba, until Thursday. Call 04-3988331. More at facebook.com/marsam.mattar.
Double Decker ladies night, four free beverages for women between 8pm-midnight, music by DJ Sean, Kat and Carlos, at Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana Dubai, 7.30pm.
Whispering Angels ladies night, two free beverages for women from 7pm, music by resident DJ Tayllor, at Treehouse, Taj Dubai. Call 050-6483083.
The Journey, an exhibition by Jordanian artist Amal Serhan, at Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, until April 8.
Register for Dubai Holding SkyRun, a charitable run up the 52 floors, 1,334 steps, 265 metres of Jumeirah Emirates Towers office building, taking place on April 8. Details at premieronline.com.
