PICK OF THE WEEK
Sephora Makeup Action Makeup Tour
Meet Sephora’s Beauty Makeup Masters at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi (Saturday) and Mall of the Emirates (Monday) from 7 to 9pm, for a demonstration of the brand’s three key looks for the season: Matte, Bronze and Glowy.
DUBAI
The Voice Kids Ghady, Mirna, Omar, Zain and Jowairia, perform a medley of the top songs from the popular television show live at City Centre Mirdif.
Dubai Flea Market at Zabeel Park from 8am to 3pm. Entry Dh5 from Gate 1, 2 and 3. For more information go to dubai-fleamarket.com
Ripe Food & Craft Market at Times Square, Shaikh Zayed Road, from 9am to 3pm every Saturday. For more information go to ripeme.com
Snap at Movida, Nassima Royal Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road. Every Saturday, opening tonight with DJs Frederick Stone and Jean B. When you are not dancing, step into the photobooth. For more information log on to movida-dubai.com
Karaoke Night at Kris Kros, Downtown Dubai, every Saturday from 8pm. Call 055-2289977 for reservations and more information.
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 noon-10pm, until December. Dh50 for children aged 7-14, and Dh100 for adults, available at the venue or at ticketmaster.ae.
Al Rais Art an exhibition by Emirati artist AbdulQader Al Rais at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, opposite Al Bateen Mall at 7pm. Until May 28. call 02-6210154 or log on to etihadmodernart.com
The Children’s International Film Festival. Screenings at VOX Cinemas across the UAE. Last day. For more information log on to ciff.ae
Maifest the German spring festival celebration traditional food and beverages at Grand Hyatt Dubai. Last day. Call 04-3172271 for reservations and more information.
Sunday Gaucho Cinema Sundays screens Chef from 7.30pm at Gaucho Dubai, DIFC. Cinema food and soft drinks for Dh100 per person. Call 04-4227898 or write to events.dubai@gauchorestaurants.com
Sunday Sing For Your Supper every Sunday from 8.30pm at Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City. Call 04-2328600 or go to hardrock.com
Monday Fluidity In Numbers an exhibition by Robert Davidian opens at 7pm at Z Gallery, Four Points by Sheraton, Shaikh Zayed Road. Exhibition until July 31.
Monday Monday Ladies Night every Monday at The Rib Room from 7 to 11.30pm. Voda Bar serves unlimited bubbly fror Dh100 per person from 8pm to 3am. Call 04-4530444 or write to jzsrestaurants@jumeirah.com
Monday Quiz Night at Nezesaussi Grill, Manzil Downtown Dubai, every Monday from 8 to 10pm. Call 04-4238899 for more information.
Monday Ocean Beats with DJs Maga and Stephane at Sho Cho, Dubai Marine & Beach Resort, every Monday. Open buffet for Dh150 per person with soft drinks and Dh190 with house beverages. Call 04-3461111 or write to dubai@sho-cho.com
Monday Live jukebox at Lakeview, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club every Monday from 7 to 11pm. Dh125 per person for food only, Dh245 per person for food and selected house beverages.
Tuesday James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl presented by Sell a Door Theatre Company at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, until Friday. Tickets Dh140 to Dh190, log on to ductac.org
Tuesday Nautique but Nice ladies night with French Riviera-inspired vibe, music, food and drinks at Aquara, Dubai Marina Yacht Club from 8pm every Tuesday. Bubbly, house beverages and cocktails Dh150; premium bubbly, house beverages and select drinks Dh350.
Tuesday Men’s Night every Tuesday at Girder’s bar, JA Ocean View Hotel from 7pm. Play highlander games and win prizes, food platter Dh79. Call 04-8145590 for more information.
Wednesday Ladies night three-course set menu curated by Heinz Beck including two free beverages for Dh195 per woman, at Social by Heinz Beck, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm, 7pm, every Wednesday. Call 04-8182222.
Wednesday High Heels ladies night, two free beverages and light bites for women, every Wednesday, 8-10pm. At Mercury Lounge, Four Seasons Resort. Call 04-2707777.
Wednesday Live jazz and unlimited cheese at YNOT, InterContinental Dubai Marina every Wednesday from 8pm to 11pm. Dh100 per person. Bookings recommended, call 04-4466669 or write to res.icdubaimarina@ihg.com.
Wednesday Sunlounge Cinema at Zero Gravity screens World War Z at 8pm, with a complimentary box of popcorn. Menu of finger food, sharing plates and beverage deals includes gourmet popcorn (Dh15, in cajun, parmesan or parmesan/truffle flavours), chilli cheese fries (Dh45), beef burger (Dh50) and more. Sip The Sunset cocktails, priced two-for-one, from 5 to 7pm.
Wednesday Tangerines screened as part of The Scene Club screenings, founded by Emirati director Nayla Al Khaja to showcase current independent films with poignant and impactful tops. At Vox Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates Screen 17 at 8pm. Registration and networking session starts at 7pm. Membership Dh1,275 (for over 24 film screenings and more). For more information log on to thesceneclub.com
Thursday Black Honey perform at Bad House Party at Casa Latina, Ibis Hotel Al Barsha. Doors open at 9pm, the band are on stage at 11pm. Dh100 at the door (for over 21s only).
Thursday RaaS by local fusion dance and theatre group Avega Dance Creations at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, from 8.30pm. Tickets Dh100. Also on May 14 at 2.30pm and 8.30pm. Call 04-3388525.
Friday Jazz & Soul Night with Rouba at Muze, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, every Friday. Call 052-2972097 or write to reservations@muzelive.com
Friday Vinyl Brunch — A New Spin On Things goes old school with motown, funk and soulful beats every Friday from 1 to 4pm at Cocktail Kitchen, Jumeirah Lake Towers Cluster P, Armada Bluebay Hotel, B1 level, until June 3. A la carte menu for Dh195 with soft drinks and Dh345 with house pours (Dh100 additional bubbly). Call 056-8280727 or log on to cocktail-kitchen.com.
Friday Silicon Oasis Flea Market at Cedre Shopping Centre from 10am to 5pm. Entry free. For more information go to dubai-fleamarket.com
ABU DHABI
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl presented by Sell a Door Theatre Company at Abu Dhabi Theatre, facing Marina Mall. Also on Sunday. Tickets Dh140 (balcony) and Dh160 (stall), log on to artforall.ae
Darkness Into Light a 5km walk at Zayed Sports City at 4.30am. For more information and registration log on to dil.pieta.ie
Sunday Mode ladies night every Sunday at Legends, Sherataon Hotel Corniche Abu Dhabi with DJs Keith Dobs, Alex Lees, ChadPhunk & Asee playing the latest in hip and RnB. Entry free, ladies drink free till 1am. Call 02-6661867 or 050-7639275.
Monday China Philharmonic Orchestra with Long Yu: The Song of the Earth at Emirates Palace Auditorium from 8pm. Pre-concert talk at 6.15pm. For more information and tickets call 800-555 or log on to abudhabiclassics.ae
Friday Dora’s [The Explorer] Pirate Adventure at du Forum, Yas Island, at 11am. Tickets start Dh150 on ticketmaster.ae
AL AIN
Tuesday China Philharmonic Orchestra with Long Yu: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth at UAE University Great Hall, Crescent Building, from 8pm. For more information and tickets call 800-555 or log on to abudhabiclassics.ae
SHARJAH
Islamic Arts Exhibition: Inspiration and Creativity featuring artworks created by people with hearing and cognitive disabilities, as well as school and university students at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation until May 18. For more information log on to admaf.org/en
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Thursday Night Market local artisans and vendors will be showcasing their goods. The market also offers a range of food, activities and entertainment, at Al Marjan Promenade, 4-10pm, every Thursday and Friday. Free entry.
