Things to do in UAE on April 28

PICK OF THE DAY

ABU DHABI

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, featuring 1,250 exhibitors from 63 countries and a variety of programmes from cultural to professional along with a creativity corner for children and a show kitchen. At Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), from 9am-10pm, Friday 4-10pm, until May 3. More at adbookfair.com.

Alfredo Rodriguez Trio as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival Recital Series, at Black Box, The Arts Centre at New York University Abu Dhabi, 8pm. Free, registrations required at nyuad-artscenter.org.

Ten Years of Audio Tonic, featuring Tiger Woods and Mr Mr, at P&C, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri. Call 055-5008518.

Yas Mall Reading Fair showcasing inspiring literature, reading sessions and workshops, at Town Square, Yas Mall, 10am-10pm, until Saturday.

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.

Al Gharbia Watersports Festival, sports, festivities and entertainment, at Mirfa Beach, until April 30. algharbiawatersports.ae.

DUBAI

Wyclef Jean, The Grammy-winning rapper performs at the opening night of Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel, Business Bay. Dh350 per person, Dh500 with beverages. Doors open at 7pm. Call 04-3483000.

Twice As Nice, the urban, hip hop and UK garage band returns with special guest Chip, at China Grill, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, 10pm. Dh100, women enter free before 11pm, tickets at platinumlist.net.

Karak Beats with dBridge and Zed Bias, at Velocity, JW Marriott Marquis, 10pm. Dh100 at the door (cash only).

Street Nights, street art, street food and musical performances, at Rimal Sector, JBR, from 5pm, until April 30. Today’s DJ line-up includes Lobito, Aeli, Elphnt and We Left As Humans, from 6pm. More at streetnights.ae.

Prithvi @Dubai - White Lily and Night Rider, a Hinglish play featuring Sonali Kulkarni and Milind Pathak, at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, 8pm. Tickets Dh100-Dh300. More at ductac.org.

The Proclaimers perform at The Irish Village. Doors open at 7pm, show at 9pm. Tickets Dh125, available at theirishvillage.com.

Caribbean Riddimz featuring guest DJs and island entertainment, at N’Dulge, Atlantis, The Palm. Doors open at 9pm. Free entry for women and couples. Call 055-2004322.

Sprinkle with Roger Sanchez at Cavalli Club, The Fairmont. Doors open at 8.30pm. Call 050-9910400. Tickets at cavalliclubdubai.com.

Superheroes with Billy Kenny at The Dek on 8, Media One Hotel. Doors open at 6pm. Free entry. Call 052-646 1764.

Fame Game featuring DJs Tim Kay, Sam B, Benjamin and MC Curly, at Movida Dubai. Call 055-1744449.

Designers Pop-up fashion market supporting local entrepreneurs, fashion designers and artists, at Golden Mile Galleria, Palm Jumeirah, 4-9pm today and 2-9pm on Friday.

Debenhams festival weekend, a wide selection of items at 50 per cent off at all stores in UAE. Customers will also get a chance to find the golden hanger and claim an instant prize.

Dragon Mart discount zone from 10am to midnight, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, until Ramadan.

Maifest, a traditional German spring festival, dine and dance with the Die Kirchdorfer band from Munich, at Grand Hyatt Dubai. From 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday, until May 7. Free entry. Call 04-3171234.

Mayfest, a culinary journey with traditional German beverages and specialities at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, 7pm onwards, until tomorrow. Dh205 per person, inclusive of entrance and German buffet. Call 04-3153861.

RAS AL KHAIMAH

Night Market, local artisans and vendors will be showcasing their goods. The market also offers a range of food, activites and entertainment, at Al Marjan Promenade, 4-10pm, every Thursday and Friday. Free entry.

AJMAN

Grand Centrale sale, 50 per cent off on fashion, footwear, handbags and cosmetics, until Saturday. At Grand Centrale, University Street.

SHARJAH

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival at Expo Centre until April 30. 9am to 8pm on weekdays and 4pm to 10pm on weekends. Entry free. For more information to scrf.ae.