PICK OF THE WEEK
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Straight off the Lakme Fashion Week runway come the cruise collections of Siddhartha Bansal, Shahin Mannan, Esha Amin, Ridhi Mehra and the quirky fashion and lifestyle label Quirk box. At Vesimi, Villa 80C, Jumeirah Beach Road, from 11am to 8pm. Also tomorrow. Call 04-3497878.
DUBAI
The Glam Closet Summer Holiday Trunk Show featuring designs by Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Hemant and Nandita, Meher and Riddhima, and jewellery by Outhouse at Capital Club, DIFC, from 10am to 8pm. Call 050-6541003 or 050-2055975.
Bota, directed by Iris Elezi and Thomas Logoreci, screened as part of Meet The New Generation a film programme championing new film directors from the MENA region, Turkey and the Balkans, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, until June 1. At 7pm followed by a panel discussion. More at facebook.com/CinemaAkil.
Che Disastro a dark comedy that blends the inner and outer worlds of five Italian couples living in Dubai at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1, at 7pm. Call 04-3388525.
FC Dubai fun afternoon from 1 to 3pm at Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Interchange 3, 15A Street.
Sweat Once A Day a boot camp themed class led by Shaikha Al Qassemi, Karina Bensemann and Linda Chmbers at Mirdif City Centre from 8.30 to 9.30am. Doors open 7.30am, post instore event from 9.30 to 10.30am.
Rogue Sessions pairing food with art, sound and spoken word. This week, James Taylor Quartet plays groove-style and boogaloo funk of the ’60s and ’70s, at R Trader, DIFC. Dh499 for three course meal, Dh150 for two house beverages and regular access. Call 04-3435518.
Get Kozi at The Hobo Club, Royal Nassima Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road, with DJs Fredrick Stone and Jean B playing funk and deep house music from 11pm to 3am, every Saturday. For reservations call 055-9270815 or write to thehobo@hoboclub-dubai.com
Motiongate virtual reality coaster tour a 360-degree virtual reality flythrough of the upcoming theme park’s five zones, giving the feeling of riding a rollercoaster, at Dubai Mall Souk Atrium from 10am to midnight.
Pictionary life-sized tailor-made version of the drawing game at Mall of the Emirates and City Centres at Deira, Mirdif, Me’aisem and Al Shindagha until tomorrow.
Le Gourmet Saturday Market from 10am to 2pm at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall, every Saturday. Chef’s table at Le Gourmet for Dh125.
Free access at Wild Wadi, the waterpark is offering free access to children under 12, accompanied by an adult, Saturday to Thursday, until May end. General admission is Dh275.
See Pakistan, Love Pakistan an exhibition by photographer Imran Y Chaudhry at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai. Visiting hours from 7am-12.30pm.
Cupcake decorating with Yoann Kevin Le Chatton at Kidzania from 1-6.30pm. Dh100 for children, Dh50 for accompanying adults. Call 04-4485222. More at kidzania.ae.
Fluidity In Numbers an art exhibition based on the form of numbers and signs by Robert Davidian, at Four Points by Sheraton Shaikh Zayed Road, until July 31.
Life from Above a solo exhibition by Ali Sultan, concisting of 15 original works, at Media One Hotel, until May 31.
Watching and Caring an exhibition featuring sculptures by Alikhaan Abdollahi and paintings by Mohammad Ariyaei, at XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, until June 7. Call 04-3535383.
Bernar Venet shows his steel sculptures from his Arc, GRIB, Angle and Indeterminate Line series, at Custot Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, until July 30. More at custotgallerydubai.ae.
Sunday Book signing of Lost Walls by graffiti artist El Seed at Mall of the Emirates at 7.30pm.
Monday Salsa Monday, dedicated instructors take you through the basics, at Poco Loco, The Beach JBR, 8pm. Call 04-4562081.
Tuesday Free pool and beach access for women at the infinity pool, every Tuesday, at Zero Gravity, 10am-sunset, men pay Dh150. 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.
ABU DHABI
Book signing of Lost Walls by graffiti artist El Seed at Yas Mall at 5pm.
Happiness Island music by DJ Mike by the infinity pool, at Happiness Island resort, Saadiyat Island. 9am-9pm, entry free.
Dino Mania family entertainment and dinosaur crafts daily, at Deerfields Mall, last day. Touring dinosaurs from Thursday to Saturday between 5 and 9pm. More at deerfieldsmall.com.
Body Soul and Beyond a group art exhibitioncomprising of 14 international artists and their contemporary expression of figurative art, at Abu Dhabi Art Hub, until May 31. Call 02-5515005. More at adah.ae.
Departure sculpture exhibit by Spanish artist Xavier Mascaro, at Warehouse21, Mina Zayed, until September 4.
Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes the photography award competition gives photographers a chance to showcase inspiring photos of Abu Dhabi. Prizes range from Dh10,000 to Dh50,000. Submit works at abudhabitye.com. Winners will be anounced in September.
Thursday 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.
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
Rhythm & Verses Persian calligraphy from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia includes Quranic verses, spiritual sayings, poems and official declarations. At Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, until June 18. More at sharjahmuseums.ae.
Sunday Nick Vujicic motivational speaker holds session at Sharjah Expo Centre from 8pm. Tickets Dh250 on platinumlist.net
