PICK OF THE DAY
Grease The Musical
Watch the legendary musical’s budding romance of Danny and Sandy, and their rebellious high school friends at Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets from Dh150. Shows until Thursday. Also, Go Vintage, a week-long festival with vintage cars, rock and roll and other thrilling tunes from 50’s, retro-themed kids activities and more, running concurrently in Zabeel Hall 3.
+ greasethemusical.ae
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championships
The ninth annual sporting championship takes place for two weeks at the IPIC Arena, Zayed Sports City, until April 23. More than 7,000 competitors from more than 100 countries will descend to fight it out for world titles and a prize fund of up to Dh3 million. Free to attend across the two weeks. Complete programme on the website. Proceedings will also be shown on AD Sports 1, from 11am. + uaejjf.org
Lady Like
Cath up with your girlfriends over free beverages at Skylite, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, every Monday from 7-10pm. Beverage promotions for men too. Call 02-6560600
Ciao Bella
Ladies get three free beverages and discounted prices on the food menu, every Monday, at Frankie’s, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Call 02-6543238
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival 2017
Saddle up for some camel racing and fun activities at the festival that attracts highly-trained participants, competing for coveted titles and prizes. Thoroughbreds, hybrids, firstborns and variety of breeds participate in different categories. Cultural and traditional shows will also take place around the races, daily from 4-10pm, until April 15 .Call 04-8326526. + almarmoomfestivals.ae
Date Night Mondays
Couples can enjoy an affordable date night at Cafe D’Alsace, Yas Marina, 7pm to midnight. Unlimited pierrade (hot stone cooking) and a bottle of house beverage for Dh130 per couple. Call 02-4963412
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Food Festival to mark Songkran 2017
Pai Thai will be paying homage to the Thai festival with a special set menu, live music performances and entertainer Wanthakan. Available for dinner sittings until April 23, at Dh280 per person for food with minimum two people sharing. At Pai Thai, Al Qasr Madinat Jumeirah. Call 04-4323232
60 Seconds to BurJuman
Adventure games where everyone is invited to take on challenges and get a chance to win prizes. The game zones are located at the Main Atriums on Level S1 and Level S2, there are seven, 60 second challenges to get through and participants can test their skills as many times as they like. Open daily from 4pm to 10pm, until April 15. + burjuman.com
Nikkeilicious Ladies Night
Women get 50 per cent off on dinner bookings and five free beverages, every Monday from 8pm until close, at Aji, Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah. Call 04-5520244. + aji.ae
Men’s NIght
Two free beverages for men and 25 per cent off the menu from 8pm to 1am. At Spice & Ice, Jumierah Lakes Towers. Call 04-4211356. + spiceandiceuae.com
Viva Los Mondays
A Spanish style evening of tapas, accompanied by a choice of traditional and house beverages in El Sur, The Westin Dubai, 7pm. Dh175 for the soft beverage package, Dh199 and Dh249 with house beverages. Call 04-3997700
Ladies Night
A laid back evening with free-flowing beverages for women and an an array of choice from live cooking stations with live DJ beats. At Beach Lounge, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, 8pm to midnight. Call 04-4068719
Dinner Time Story – Le Petit Chef
A dining concept incorporating 3D projection mapping, with a six-course set menu and a show with a mini chef who accompanies you on a culinary adventure. The experience is available at The World Trade Club and Vii Lounge in Dubai and The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Dinner is priced at Dh450 per person. Until May 27. + dinnertimestory.com
Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style
The exhibit presents the design and style of James Bond over the course of five decades, at Burj Khalifa Annex. Tickets from Dh95 for children and Dh125 for adults. + burjkhalifa.ae/en/jamesbond
Calligraphy Installations
The Etihad Museum, Jumeirah, offers visitors a visual representation of UAE history. Five new calligraphic installations, created by artist Wissam Shawkat has just been added. Open daily from 10am to 8pm. Admission fees range from Dh25 for ages 25 and above, Dh10 for ages 5 to 24, free for children under the age of five. Discounts for group bookings. + etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.ae
