PICK OF THE DAY
May Fest 2017: Filatov & Karas
Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah is celebrating the season of spring with dance and music. Today, the Moscow based DJs bring their deep house tunes to the party from 10.15pm. Call 07-2020000.
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
The annual marketplace for the publishing industry has more than 1,250 exhibitors from 63 countries exhibiting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). Open daily from 9am to 10pm, until May 2. Daily schedule of events at the cooking corner, workshops, talks, cultural programme, cinema and illustrator’s corner on the website. adbookfair.com
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
The Body Keeps the Score
The exhibition by Hadeyeh Badri marks Tashkeel’s third presentation resulting from the Critical Practice Programme that supports artists. On display at the Tashkeel Gallery, Nad Al Sheba, until May 11. tashkeel.org
Dubai Ladies Bazaar
A French shopping experience in Dubai showcasing fashion, beauty products, art and design, at Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha, 9am-5pm. Free entry.
Call 04-3358712
Cafe del Mar Ibiza.
Sunset session with a scent of Ibiza and music by Ken Fan, at Cove Beach Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. From 5-10pm, also happy hours with discounted prices on beverages. Free entry. Call 800 2683.
Gentleman’s Night
Dusty’s at DIFC brings you the latest men’s night offering three free beverages when ordering a main course at 50 per cent off, avaiable every Sunday, 6-10pm. Call 04-3545435. dustysdxb.com
Billionaire Mansion 1st Year Anniversary
An urban night with music by Mr ShefCodes, DJ Brooklyn and Mr Levier, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 050-2261662
Register for Success Summit 2017
A one-day event that aims to educate, equip and empower attendees to set goals, achieve and create a sustainable income, with best-selling author and international entrepreneur, Mary Buffett headlining the seminar, and Sandy Jadeja, Mac Attram, Kevin Green and Jean-Pierre De Villiers being the other speakers. At Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai on May 13. successsummit.najahi.org
Register for Speedex Creative Mornings
Learn how to convert an ordinary looking stool into a piece of art with Julie Fraser, creating extraordinary from the ordinary on May 8, 10am–12 noon at Speedex Al Quoz. All materials will be provided by Speedex and Dulux. Free to register, email events@speedextools.com
Gentleman’s Night
Beverages on offer from Dh30 and a special unlimited menu with two beverages for Dh189, every Sunday from 7-11pm. Also, a 30 per cent discount on house beverages daily from 12pm to 8pm. At Long’s, Towers Rotana. Call 04-3122201.
NY NY Sundays
Modern deep house music with old school vocals with DJs Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocateur Dubai, Four Seasons Hotel. Doors open at 11pm.
Call 055-2118222.
The Story of Dubai
Discover intruging facts about the history of Dubai at the Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum through their collections. Housed in a historic building in the Shindagha Heritage District of Dubai, the museum tells the story of one of the most exciting archaeological sites yet discovered in the Emirate. Open from 8am-2pm Saturday and Thursday; 8am-8pm Sunday to Wednesday. Tickets Dh10 for children aged 7-12, Dh20 for adults, free for children below seven and adults over 60. saruqalhadid.ae
Electric Beats
Resident DJ Jack Woodcock takes over the decks, at 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Power hours offering 50 per cent off on selected beverages from 8pm to 11pm. Free entry all night. Call 055-5008518. 360dubai.com
Black, White
Exhibition featuring the works of European and American artists Fernando Botero, Nick Brandt, Enrico Castellani, Ian Davenport, Jean Dubuffet, Tony Cragg, Richard Hoglund, William Klein, Joan Miro, Jedd Novatt, Marc Quinn, Pablo Reinoso, Mark Tobey, Bernar Venet and Fabienne Verdier, showcasing paintings, sculptures and photographs. At Custot Gallery, Alserkal Avenue. 04-3468148. custotgallerydubai.ae
