PICK OF THE DAY
Seydou Keita
An exhibition by Malian photographer Seydou Keita, drawn from a selection of his black and white portraits of the residents of Bamako, Mali from 1948 to 1960. At Leila Heller Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, until September 1.
Abu Dhabi
Magical summer, activities for children including a back to school zone, at Deerfields Mall, 4pm to closing, daily until September 3.
The Olympic Games, at The Sportsman’s Arms. Special food and beverage offers from Dh99. Happy hour from 4-7pm daily.
Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes, the photography award competition gives photographers a chance to showcase inspiring photos of Abu Dhabi. Prizes range from Dh10,000 to Dh50,000. Submit works at abudhabitye.com. Winners will be anounced in September.
Dubai
Thrive Master Classes with Kemsley Dickinson and Salman Z Qureshi (Courtyard Playhouse) at 7.30pm. The weekly industry networking event is held every Sunday at Tribeca Kitchen and Bar, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR, 5-11pm. Call 052-8247489. More at thrivedxb.com.
The 2016 Rio Olympics at Frevo, Fairmont The Palm. Special olympic menu, until August 21. Daily from 5pm to midnight. Call 04-4573457.
Crafty Kids art sessions for children aged 4-12, at The Jam Jar, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, until September 1. Dh110. Call 04-3417303.
Dubai Dolphinarium is offering 25 per cent off for residents on the dolphin and seal shows, until August 31. At Creek Park, Gate 1. More at dubaidolphinarium.com.
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.
Vesna Beats with DJ Cadence, playing techno and house tunes, at Vesna Restaurant, Conrad Dubai, 9pm. Call 04-3528169.
Alternative Rock night with The Dirty Suits, at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai. Music from 8.30pm. Call 04-2328900.
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.
BNF Mambo Nights, an evening with free dance classes and shows, music by DJ Dmitri Matalka, at Ocacti Mexican House, Pier 7. Call 050-6500837.
Okku L.O.V.E. dinner party with music by DJs Yiannis and Rafael Becker, signature O style cuisine, at Okku, The H Hotel. Call 04-5018777.
Rouge with Sam Starks and Stylez. Peruvian cuisine and theatrical performances, at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, 8.30pm. Call 04-3551116.
DIFC Downtime, an Argentine street food experience, including traditional empanadas and a selection of dry cured beef, at Gaucho, DIFC, 5-8pm daily. Call 04-4227898.
New York New York Sundays, eclectic modern deep house music and old school vocals with Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocatuer, Four Seasons Resort Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-2118222.
The 2016 Rio Olympics at McGettigans, JLT, DWTC and Abu Dhabi. Try the Olympic burger challenge, available until August 21; a 32oz (907 grams)steak burger with fries and coleslaw at Dh199, finish in 32 minutes and it’s free. Happy hour on select beverages for Dh29. More at mcgettigans.com.
Rio Olympics at Barasti, happy hour from 4-7pm, prices from Dh27. Open from 11am. Call 04-3993333. More at barastibeach.com.
