PICK OF THE DAY
Wafi Superstar 2017
Children aged 4 to 16 years will battle out for the title in today’s finals, at Wafi Mall. Competition from 3-9pm. + wafi.com
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
A.R. Rahman
Oscar winner AR Rahman will stage a live concert at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The show will also include performances by various artists including Benny Dayal, Ranjit Barot, Javed Ali, Aphons, Karthik, Jonita Gandhi, Neeti Mohan, Shwetha Mohan, Hari Charan. Tickets from Dh50.
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THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
St Patrick’s Day Brunch
Celebrate the Irish holiday with a brunch featuring traditional specialties starting from Dh125 per person, plus taxes. At Cooper’s, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi. Call 02-6573317
Celebrate Canada
Celebrate everything Canadian, tuck into a sugar shack inspired buffet, Canadian band Les Portageux present lively folk music, at The Beachcomber, Sheraton Abu Dhabi, 4pm till late. Free entry, buffet Dh120. Call 02-6773333
Etisalat Cycling Festival
Grab a bike and join the fun - trial bike shows, airbrush painting, pump track, cycle spin art and challenges, at Corniche Beach Abu Dhabi, 9am-7pm. Free entry. Bike rental available. + etisalatcyclingfestival .com
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Bheege Chunariya – Holi 2017
Bollywood A-listers such as Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Sood, Vishal & Shekhar, Badshah, Neeti Mohan along with DJ Harsh, DJ Buddha, DJ Piere among others will be performing at this colour celebration, at Autism Rocks Arena, Dubai Outlet Mall, 9am-6pm. Tickets from Dh150. + bheegechunariya.com
British Orchard Nursery Fun Fair
Family fun fiesta celebrating ten years featuring magic shows, movies, dance, cartoon characters, and children’s activities, at British Orchard Nursery, Bur Dubai branch, today and tomorrow, 10am-6pm. Free for all. Call 04-3983536
Paddy’s Celebration
The team at Wavebreaker’s, Hilton JBR have put together a crafted green XL St Paddy Burger complete with a green bun, available with three select beverages for Dh175. Call 04-3991111
The Get Fit Wellness Programme
The Beach, JBR hostsan action packed two-day event, filled with wellness activities throughout the destination today and tomorrow, 7am-10pm. Expect yoga sessions, water adventure sports and various fitness programmes. Complete schedule on the website. + thebeach.ae
Live Vibes
St Patrick’s day with a twist - Lebanese indie rock and pop culture featuring Zeid Hamdan & The Wings plus Iklil, at Dusk Terrace, Radisson Blu Hotel. Tickets Dh75 at the door before 10pm, Dh100 thereafter. + thirdeyecrew.com
Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, a flagship production for the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations, at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Shows until Sunday. Tickets from Dh150. + ductac.org
Flea Market
A second-hand market at JLT Park (Between cluster O and P), 1-5pm. Free entry. Tomorrow, at Motor City, opposite Control Tower, 1-5pm. + dubai-fleamarket.com
Rise
A weekend of music, technology, culture and more; experience Virtual Reality with Microsoft’s Hololens, free screening of Chamber of Secrets today, and The Prisoner of Azkaban tomorrow; grab a beanbag and some popcorn and enjoy the open-air screening. At Dubai Creek Harbour Promenade, 2pm to midnight. + risedch.com/schedule
Art Dubai 2017
The eleventh edition of the festival features 94 galleries from 43 countries, at Madinat Jumeirah. Today, 2-9.30pm and tomorrow 12-6.30pm. Daily tickets Dh50 in advance, Dh80 on site. Children aged 18 and below are admitted free of charge, university students too enter free upon showing of student ID. + artdubai.ae
Dusty’s FFriday’s
Fun, funky and fabulous night with The Fridge artists Lisa Dijkman and Saxophonist Arthur, at Dusty’s, DIFC, 8pm. Two-course menu with two beverages forDh150. Call 04-3545435
Sikka Art Fair
The contemporary, artist-led fair will offer performing arts, music, film, literature and food, at Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood, from 5pm daily, until March 21. Complete programme schedule on the website. + sikka17.com
Design Days Dubai
The sixth edition of the design fair will see local and regional exhibitors, at Dubai Design District (d3), last day. Tickets from Dh25 in advance, Dh50 on site, children aged 18 and below are admitted free of charge, university students too enter free with student ID. + designdaysdubai.ae
British Boarding School Show
The show will offer a range of talks to prepare students for their academic journeys, at Sheraton Mall of the Emirates, meet prominent names in British education and find out more about boarding school opportunities for UAE families in the UK. Today and tomorrow from 12-5pm.
Karama Bazaar
Local entrepreneurs will display a variety of products, ranging from clothes, accessories and dukhoon, to handicrafts, food and beverages. Activities will also include an open mic session, stage performances, roaming entertainment, caricature and henna artists, and Bollywood dancer shows. At Karama Central Market, every Thursday and Friday, 2-10pm, until April 7.
Masala Coffee
The Malayalee band performs at the Main Cultural Stage, Global Village, 9pm. The concert is included in entry ticket of Dh15. + globalvillage.ae
THINGS TO DO IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
Equestrian Brunch
A country-style Friday brunch, taking place between stables and paddocks at the Al Wadi Equestrian & Adventure Centre, Al Wadi Nature Reserve. Learn how to roll your own ranch burrito at the live station or a do-it-yourself salmon bagel stand. Dh220 plus taxes for adults and Dh120 plus taxes for children aged 6-12. Nature reserve fee is covered. Call 07-2067777
