PICK OF THE DAY
The Act Dubai Turns Three
Son Cubano dinner performance featuring afro-cuban musicians Son Yambu and former Liverpool striker-turned-DJ Djibril Cisse (left). At The Act Dubai, Shangri-La Hotel, 8.30pm. Set menu priced at Dh450. Call 04-3551116.
ABU DHABI
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl presented by Sell a Door Theatre Company at Abu Dhabi Theatre. Tickets Dh140 (balcony) and Dh160 (stall), log on to artforall.ae. Shows at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates from May 10-13.
Cool Working People featuring DJ Liutik and Saif and Sound, a networking and socialising industry night at Up and Below, Courtyard By Marriott, 8pm. Call 02-6982222.
Mode ladies night, every Sunday. Free beverages for women until 1am, 50 per cent off for Etihad employees. Free entry for all. At Legends, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Corniche. Call 02-6661867.
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
DUBAI
Gaucho Sunday cinema, screening Chef, starring Jon Favreau and Dustin Hoffman, at Gaucho, DIFC, 7pm. Dh295 per person, includes and a specially created menu and accompanying beverages. Call 04-4227898.
Okku L.O.V.E. with DJ Yiannis and Rafael Becker, signature O style cuisine, at Okku, The H Hotel. Call 055-112 9536 or 04-5018777.
New York New York Sundays, old-time tunes with a retro twist with Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocatuer, Four Seasons Resort Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-2118222.
Sundowner Hour at the Burj Club Rooftop, 5-7pm, weekdays. Call 04-8883666.
Taste of Mexico entrees and beverages, until May 31. Also, a chance to win a RockBox until May 15. Sing for your supper every Sunday, sing your favourite song, get five thumbs up from other guests and your main course is free, at Hard Rock Cafe, from 8.30pm.
Challenge Month at Sega Republic, The Dubai Mall. A month of competitions across its popular games and rides, qualifying rounds until May 29. Entry Dh10-Dh35. More at segarepublic.com.
A Jukebox Tribute to the iconic Prince at Catch Dubai, Fairmont Hotel. Call 04-3571755.
Iberico Nights, charcuterie and manchego board with a Spanish beverage bottle, Saturday to Wednesday, Dh250, 6-8pm, at El Sur The Westin Dubai. Call 050-9449440.
Health Month at The Dubai Mall. Group exercises at the Souq Atrium, until May 17. Register at the guest service counters.
Magnetic Bodies: Imaging the Urban, Huda Lutfi’s second solo exhibition in Dubai, includes photo-collage, sculptures, installations and video works, at The Third Line Gallery, Al Quoz, until June 4. Call 04-3411367.
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.
Paradise for Art Lovers, an art exhibition showcasing artworks by six international artists: Joel Borja, Shiba Khan, Amr Wadea, Shadab Khan, Zeinab Elazzazy and Elizabeth Bruce, at Ahmedia Art Gallery, Deira, from 10am to 9pm, until May 31. Call 04-2250085 or 050-3488428.
Picasso and Miro: Passion and Poetry, a journey through the artistic lives of cultural icons Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, at The Annex, Burj Khalifa, until May 17. Tickets Dh125, available at ticketmaster.ae. Every Monday and Wednesday the exhibition will come alive with flamenco classes and Latin music, 7.30pm, Dh150.
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.
