PICK OF THE DAY
Freestyle Drift Night
The inaugural event provides an invitation to drivers to show off their sideways drifting skills. Taking place on the Yas Marina Circuit’s Vehicle Dynamics Area. Dh450 for drivers, Dh25 for spectators. From 6pm to midnight. yasmarinacircuit.com
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Tempted To Touch
Season closing Caribbean beach party featuring Barbadian artist Rupee, at The Beachcomber, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, 6pm, Dh100, women enter free before 8pm. reggae-beachfest.com
Blue Marlin Friday
DJ Solomun, the European house music pioneer performs at Blue Marlin Ibiza, Ghantoot Al Jazira Hotel. Doors open at 1pm, free (reservations advised).
Call 056-1133400
Sunset Sessions
Chilled out beats with Saif And Sound at Asia De Cuba, St Regis Abu Dhabi, 4pm till late. Call 02-6993333
Robert Carter
Soulful sounds with a blend of jazz, soul and motown, the Tennessee artist will be joined by resident band Uptown at Jazz @ Pizza Express Abu Dhabi, 7.30pm.Call 02-4447752.
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Stay True Weekender
A celebration of dance music, sunshine and sunsets on the sand with Harry Romero from 9pm and Todd Terry performing from midnight. Warm-up by Lovra from 6pm. Robbie Rivera headlines the party tomorrow. Free entry. + barastibeach.com
Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty
An evening of classical music at Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Show at 8pm. Tickets from Dh150. ductac.org
#Braai Day DXB
A fun-filled day for the family featuring South African band Francois van Coke and DJ Shimza with support from local acts Shaun & Cel and Die Gifappels, at Emirates Golf Club. Doors open at 3pm. Dh120 for adults, Dh60 for below 21 years and free for children aged below six. Call 050-8717493. platinumlist.net
119th Philippine Independence Day
Filipino expatriates in the UAE will be celebrating their Independence Day early as the date falls during Ramadan. Rannie Raymundo and rock band Nexxus will be performing during the celebration. Doors to Zabeel Hall 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre open from 7am until 8pm, with day-long entertainment, cultural shows and competitions. Free entrance.
Tagfest 2017 taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre too will feature bands Parokya Ni Edgar (above), Gloc 9, Marion Aunor, Ebe Dancel and <S>andwich performing. Tickets Dh148, Dh199 and Dh499, available at tagfest.ae.
Full Moon Desert Drumming
A night of rhythmic sounds of drums and energy of the desert at Planet Tours Desert Camp, Al Awir. Activities include belly dancer, tanoora show, camel rides, sand boarding, henna, entertainment and children’s activities. Doors open at 6pm. Dh20 for children aged 3-5 years, Dh110 for 6-14 years old and Dh260 for adults. Call 056-7442120. dubaidrums.com
Soul Heaven party
Riva Starr aka London-based Stefano Miele, will be headlining the night at 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, supported by Miss Foster, Ron Jaxx and CN Williams. 50% off selected beverages from 8-11pm. Call 055-5008518
Lacrimas Profundere
The German band that play a mix of melancholy and Gothic paired with rock and metal influences perform for the first time in the Middle East, at The Music Room, Majestic Hotel. Tickets Dh125. facebook.com/musicroomdubai
ARTE, The Makers Market
Celebrate handmade art with more than 100 local artisans exhibiting, at Times Square Centre, 10am-6pm. Free entry.
Mother’s Day Brunch
A mother’s day special with prize giveaways for all mums in attendance, at Flow Kitchen, Fairmont The Palm, 12.30-4pm. Call 04-4573388
Lightning Seeds, Toploader and The Farm
Three full live performances by the ‘90s alternative rock bands, at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Doors open at 6pm, show from 7pm. Tickets from Dh195. 21+ only. theirishvillage.com
Fetty Wap
The chart-topping rap star showcases his take on the trap and rap genre, at Base Dubai. Doors open at 10pm. Call 055-3134999.
Flashback Friday
Groove to the tunes of ‘60s to the ‘90s with DJ Kevin Groover Chalkley, from 8pm, at Nelson’s, Media Rotana, Dubai.
Jason Byrne
The Irish comedian brings his ‘Propped Up’ tour to The Baggot @McGettigan’s JLT. Doors open 7pm, show 8.30pm. Tickets from Dh120. platinumlist.net
THINGS TO DO IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
Destination Dawn
A 12-hour beach festival headlined by Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas (above) and international DJ Juicy M, supported by DJ JadH, DJ KMRN, Hollaphonic and DJ Umut Ilkaya, at Al Marjan Island. Doors open at 5pm. Entry Dh200, women enter free before 8pm. destinationdawn.com
