PICK OF THE DAY
Young Filmmakers’ Circle
Screening of Emirati film Abdullah that tells the story of a young man who grows up in a conservative family where many things are haram while he struggles to hide his love for music. Directed by Humaid Alsuwaidi. At the NYUAD Arts Centre, Abu Dhabi, 7pm. The movie will be followed by a Q&A with the cast. Free entry, register at education@admaf.org.
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THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
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
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
Live our Heritage Festival
Heritage workshops and cultural activities under the theme ‘UAE Folk Arts’ inviting visitors to take part in traditional programmes while also learning about the nation’s development through the ages. The festival also features a reading corner including a collection of books for both adults and children, and will host activities for children to promote reading, creativity and sharing knowledge. At City Centre Mirdif, today and tomorrow. + dubaiculture.gov.ae
Nobu Chocolate Week
The Japanese restaurant has collaborated with French chocolatier, Valrhona to create a chocolate menu (Dh550) for chocolate lovers across the UAE. At Nobu, Atlantis, until April 24, the celebrated chocolatier will also showcase a masterpiece chocolate dress hand crafted by Guillaume Roesz, MEA Pastry Chef - Valrhona and House of Hashe’s designer Ava Hashemi. Call 04-4262626
Used Books Exhibition
Dubai Culture will sell more than ten thousand used books at the exhibition and donate all proceeds to Beit Al Khair Society. The books were collected from schools last year. The exhibition will be open to visitors from 9am until 7pm at Al Twar Library, receiving school and university students in the morning and the general public in the evening, until April 22. Free entry. + dubaiculture.gov.ae
Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition
The exhibition presents works from more than 50 international calligraphy artists. Dedicated sections for Classic, Modern and Illuminated calligraphy works will be complemented by the collection of His Excellency Mohammad Al Murr, at Wafi Mall, until April 30. + dubaiculture.gov.ae
Hip Hop Room
Launch of the Biggest Monday Party at Vip Room, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. Music by DJs Mr Shef Codes and Taya Kruzz playing the best of hip hop and RnB. Doors open at 11pm. Call 052-8818888.
One Year Anniversary Celebrations
Indie at DIFC celebrates its anniversary featuring a performance by Abri & Funk Radius. Call 055-4556106.
Wellness Week
Harvey Nichols Dubai are hosting a series of live conversations with professionals, dedicated to wellness with activities such as yoga, meditation classes, newly-debuted brand demonstrations, and beauty tutorials. Today, conversation on hair health and athleisure beauty at 5.30pm. Until Friday.
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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. + elsurdubai.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
Big Brands Carnival
Fashion and beauty shopping extravaganza at Shaikh Maktoum Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. Free entry. From 10am to 5pm, last day. + cbbc.ae.
Hermesmatic
A laundromat pop-up shop by Hermes Paris, receive styling tips or purchase vintage scarves dyed in the laundromat’s signature denim blue or fuschia pink, you can also have your pre-loved Hermes scarves revived, at Place Des Lumieres, City Walk 2. 10am to midnight on Thursday and Friday and 10am to 10pm Saturday to Wednesday, until April 22.
Hood Supremacy
Pure RnB and hiphop music with MC Twisted, MC Lord Akuma and DJ Crimelex, at Spree The Club, Royal Ascot Hotel. Every Monday free entry and beverages for women. Free entry for couples until midnight, Dh50 for men. Call 056-2859555
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
City Overdrive
The annual modified car show rolls back into town for its 3rd edition. The 10-day event will see a collection of more than 85 modified, super-tuned, 4X4 and classic cars on display, alongside thrilling activities and underground parties for auto enthusiasts. Modified cars on display will include the Devil 16, the original Batmobile from the 1989 set of Batman, a Rolls Royce monster truck, mini coopers and Italian supercars. At City Walk Dubai, until April 22.
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