PICK OF THE DAY
Cine Debate
Monthly movie night debate at Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha. Screening of La Fille du Patron about Vital, a 40-year old workshop foreman in a textile factory, falling in love with the boss’s daughter. When she chooses him for an ergonomic study, their relationship attracts the rage and disapproval of everyone. French with English subtitles. At 8pm, free entry. + afdubai.org
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Mohammad Abdo: One Moonlit Evening
The Saudi Arabian superstar performs with an ensemble of musicians from across the Arab worls, at Emirates Palace. + 800tickets.com
Open Mic Night
Uptown performs a warm up set, then open mic begins at 8pm, at Jazz@Pizza Express, The Hub, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi. Dh99 for a bottomless glass of beverage from 7pm to midnight, house beverage Dh20 from 4-7pm. + pizzaexpressuae.com
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Design Days Dubai
The sixth edition of Design Days Dubai is set to be a landmark for the fair. Its new location at Dubai Design District (d3) will see a record number of local and regional exhibitors. This year’s first-time exhibitors from Dubai are Ayah Al Bitar, AYKA Design, CarpetsCC by Cecilia Setterdahl, Jafar Dajani, MCML Studio, Michael Rice and Nader Gammas. More at designdaysdubai.ae
Montreux Comedy Festival
International comedians headlining this year’s festival include Noman Hosni, PE, Mike Ward, Sebastian Marx, Ali Al Sayed. At Paris-Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi, before heading to Dubai for a two-day show at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates tomorrow and on Thursday. All performances start at 8.30pm, tickets priced at Dh195. + 800tickets.com
Art by Yasmina Reza
A play revolving around the lives of three Mumbai-based friends – Akash, Feroze and Neil. When Feroze buys a piece of art, it has unexpected consequences on their 20-year-old friendship. Adapted and directed by Gautam Goenka, at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, 8pm. Tickets Dh85. + thejunctiondubai.com
Levant Night
Sass Cafe Special with a performance by Taleen Marie, treating guests to soulful vocal vibes, at the Al Fattan Currency House restaurant in DIFC, 8pm. Call 04-3527722
Dolce Vida
The new Tuesday promotion of an extensive antipasti sharing platter, transporting you to the Tuscan countryside, at the Pool Terrace, Vida Downtown, 5-9pm, Dh99. Call 04-4286888
Blender The Fine Art of Clubbing
This form of live art takes vibrations made by music and the throng, and translates it into sculptural works of art. Outdoor party fueled by creativity will be headlined by DJ Davide Squillace and Haiku 575, supported by DJs Frederick Stone, Bachir Salloum and Mario Bazouri. At Design Quarter B, D3, 7pm-2am. Call 056-1133400
Dubai Garden Glow Barbecue Fest
Gather the whole family to enjoy a grilled feast with everything you need from grills and equipment to fresh meats and vegetables. At Dubai Garden Glow. Entry Dh60 per person, BBQ equipment is free, throughout March. + dubaigardenglow.com
Lost Angels
Ladies night at the poolside from 8pm-midnight, bites and beverages for women at Dh100, men can join from 10pm for Dh200 all inclusive. Also, free pool and beach access to all ladies, all day long, email guestlist@0-gravity.ae. + 0-gravity.ae
Pasha Dance Theatre
A story of love and immortality.Comprising a team of 45 dancers, the presentation tells a story of the love between the Pasha, a high ranking Turkish lord and a beautiful, young maid. At Global Village, until April 2. Daily shows. Park entry Dh15. + globalvillage.ae/pasha-dance-theater
Movie Experience
Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay introduces movie nights at The Backyard for those seeking to watch their favourite movies in a cozy environment, this week its Star Wars Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones followed by Tomorrow Land. Dh25 per person, with unlimited popcorn and soft beverages, from 8pm. + steigenberger.com
Secrets Tuesday Ladies Night
Urban tunes with guest DJ LuWayne Wonder. Women get three free beverages, at Blind Dragon, The Atrium, Al Habtoor City, 9pm. Call 04-4370033. + blinddragondubai.com
Shanbe Soori 2017
DJ Mamsi headlines the night supported by DJ Shabi Nyx and Mehrdad Darbuka on percussions, at XL Dubai, Habtoor Grand Beach Resort. Doors open at 10pm. Ladies enter free, couples Dh100 and single men Dh200. + 4b.ae
Bad Habits
Mid-week madness with crazy clowns, freaks, fireshows, sword swallowers and more, music by Scottie B, at Cirque Le Soir, The Fairmont Hotel. Doors open at 10.30pm. Free beverages for women until 1am. Call 050-9955400
Unlimited Pizza
All-you-can-eat Italian pizza and get select beverages for Dh120, every Tuesday and Wednesday during March, at Ricetta, Four Points By Sheraton Bur Dubai. Call 04-3977444
Fire In Her Eyes Ladies Night
Ladies get four free beverages from 8pm to 12.30am. Happy hours from 5- 11pm. Music by Ron E Jaxx, 3GK and Liutik, at 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Free entry. Call 055-5008518. +360dubai.com
Kids Yoga
Children aged 3-5 years are invited, every Tuesdays at Zen Yoga, Emirates Hills, 4.30pm. Call 04-4224643. + yoga.ae
Salsa/Latin party
Salsa class from 8pm for beginners and at 9pm for intermediate, at Seville’s, Wafi City. Dh50 per person and includes a free class and beverage. Party starts at 9.45pm, free beverage for the first 50 women. Call 050-8487188
Register for Educational Workshops on Emirati Burqa
Workshops to raise awareness of the historical and cultural significance of the burqa in the UAE and in Emirati women’s lives. A children’s workshop will be held tomorrow at Al Ain National Museum, at 10am and again on March 31, from 5–6pm. Both workshops are open to all and free of cost. No registration needed. + visitabudhabi.ae
