PICK OF THE DAY
Nations of the World offer
Get discounted rates on your country’s national day at Yas Waterworld, Yas Island. For example, all Indians get a discounted rate of Dh95 for bronze admission today, to mark Indian Independence Day. For more go to yaswaterworld.com.
Abu Dhabi
Girls Night Out every Monday, free house beverages for women. Music by the new resident five-piece band DNA, at Jazz Bar & Dining, Hilton Abu Dhabi. Doors open at 8pm. Call 02-6924247.
Ripe Organic pop-up, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as a wide selection of pantry items, at Jones The Grocer, Al Raha Gardens, 10am-1pm, every Monday. More at ripeme.com.
Departure, sculpture exhibit by Spanish artist Xavier Mascaro featuring boats made from rusted iron and oxidised bronze, at Warehouse21, Mina Zayed, until September 4.
ZSC Kids Holiday Camp, each week the schedule will be filled with activities including bowling, ice skating, billiards, table tennis, ball games, movies, arts and crafts, challenge games and more, at Zayed Sports City, until August 25. Fees Dh1,000 per week, inclusive of snack and all activities. Call 02-4034222. More at zsc.ae.
Dubai
Register for Fashion For All 2016 casting call, models of all shapes and sizes are invited to take part in the auditions, taking place on August 19, 6-9pm, at Centrepoint Mall, Bur Dubai. Email w2w.events.dubai@gmail.com. More at facebook.com/FashionForAllUAE.
Open Mic Night, calling all singers, stand-up comedians and entertainers to perform, at Dusty’s DIFC, from 6pm. Happy hour all night. Call 04-3545435.
Indian Independence day celebrations, food an beverage discounts for all, at Mint Leaf of London, DIFC. Three free beverages for women and 30 per cent off the lounge menu, 7pm onwards. Call 04-7060900.
India’s Independence Day menu, consisting of a curry, with bread or a portion of rice, a house beverage along with a tri-coloured dessert for Dh69 (12pm-1am). At Spice & Ice, Cluster A, Lake Level, JLT. Call 04-4211356.
Celebrate India’s Independence day with a special four-course menu by Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, at Rang Mahal, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, 6pm-11.30pm, Dh250, until Tuesday.
Antique Bazaar gets patriotic, a special set-menu will be available to celebrate independence day, until Tuesday. Dh130 for vegetarian and Dh150 for non-vegetarian. At Four Points by Sheraton, Bur Dubai. Call 04-3977444.
Sensual Nights, an evening of free kizomba classes and tango performances, at Ocacti Mexican House, Pier 7. Happy hour 50 per cent discount on select beverages, Saturday to Wednesday, 6-9pm. Call 04-4526699.
Guantanamera, learn salsa, bachata and zumba from the experts, every Monday at Sublime, Ibis World Trade Centre Dubai, 9pm. Call 04-3324444.
R’n’B Mondays with DJs Scottie B, Stylez and Badir, at Sensation Club, Crowne Plaza Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Call 050-9110600.
Magnum Monday with Soheil Ray and Nick Tohme, at Cavalli Club Dubai, The Fairmont Hotel. Doors open at 8pm. Call 050-9910400. More at cavalliclubdubai.com.
Flow Urban Monday with DJ Skinny Loop playing hip hop and R’n’B, at Inka Lounge, Sofitel Downtown. Doors open at 9pm. Call 04-3469295.
Sizzler festival, offering sizzlers at 50 per cent discount for the entire months of August and September, at Sizzling Wok, Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai. More at citymaxhotels.com.
Modhesh World, Every Step is a New Adventure is the theme for the annual edutainment destination, spread across eight halls at Dubai World Trade Centre. The Magical Phil Show, a light-hearted magic show, for children, daily at 7.15pm and 9.30pm, until August 21. Entry Dh20, free for children aged below three. Open from 10am to midnight on weekdays and until 1am on Thursdays and Fridays, until August 27.
