PICK OF THE DAY
Piknic Electronik
The family-friendly daytime party will kick off its season opening with with DJs Tim Green and Raxon, at the Dubai International Marine Club, from 1-10pm. + piknicelectronik.com/dubai
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Recital Series - Juan Perez Floristan
The Spanish pianist is a rising virtuoso, see the young talent in an intimate recital at the Black Box, The Arts Centre, New York University Abu Dhabi, from 8pm. Free admission, advance reservation is required. + abudhabievents.ae
The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence
An exhibition of works featuring works by more than 25 artists from different nationalities and generations from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, exploring the related themes of performance, process and presence through a variety of mediums. Open to the public until July 29. + abudhabievents.ae
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Rise
A weekend of music, technology, culture and more; experience virtual reality with Microsoft’s Hololens, free screening of the film The Prisoner of Azkaban. Also, a free yoga class with trainer Brittany Paige; while an all-female dance troupe will delight with hip hop performances. At Dubai Creek Harbour Promenade, 2pm to midnight. + risedch.com/schedule
Flea Market
A second-hand market at Motor City, opposite Control Tower, 1-5pm. + dubai-fleamarket.com
The Get Fit Wellness Programme
The Beach, JBR, hosts wellness activities, from 7am-10pm. Expect yoga sessions, water adventure sports and various fitness programmes. Complete schedule on the website. + thebeach.ae
Nikki Beach Anniversary
Live performances, entertainment, gourmet cuisine and a line-up of Nikki Beach Dubai resident DJs playing the best dance beats. Special guest DJ Burak Yeter will also be on hand to spin the decks. Packages from Dh500, 12pm onwards. + nikkibeach.com/dubai
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, 10am-6pm. Free for all. Call 04-3983536
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
St Patrick’s Weekend!
A celebration and pure Irish Craic at The Irish Village. Today, live music from the Ruaile, MapleJacks, DJ MarkyMark and traditional Irish dancers. Petting zoo, face painting and bouncy castle. Free entry, open from 11am. + theirishvillage.com
Art Week
Last day of the arts programme featuring exhibitions, commissions, films, talks, workshops and special events in conjunction with
Dubai Art Week, at Alserkal Avenue, 10am-7pm. + alserkalavenue.ae
Art Dubai 2017
Last day of the art festival that features 94 galleries exhibiting at Madinat Jumeirah. 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
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
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
Literary Evenings
An evening dedicated to the literary arts; narrators, storytellers, chroniclers, and the popular poetry programme, at Qasr Al Muwaiji, 7pm. + visitabudhabi.ae
Collage Exhibition
Artists from across the UAE exhibit their works of art in a collective, community exhibition highlighting the use of mixed media as an art form, at Al Qattara Arts Centre. + visitabudhabi.ae
THINGS TO DO IN AJMAN
Dream
A collection of art pieces created by Ukrainian artist Yelyzaveta Starostina, at Fairmont Ajman, until April 30.
Register for Desert Warrior Ajman
Take on an adrenaline packed obstacle course at Al Zorah Marina, Ajman on March 24. Five kilometres race for adults and 1-2 kilometre race for juniors. Entry $97 (Dh400) for adults and from $32 (Dh120) for juniors. + desertwarrior challenge.com
