PICK OF THE DAY
A twice-yearly fashion platform opens for its ninth season, showcasing more than 30 ready-to-wear, couture and accessory designers, expert talks discussing trends, technology and business development, at Hai, d3, until Saturday. Tickets in advance cost Dh100 for a day pass and Dh200 for a three-day pass. + fashionforward.ae
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Tomatito – Soy Flamenco
This five-time Grammy-award winner and master of the passionate Spanish art form that melds dance, song, guitar and percussion, performs at NYU Abu Dhabi, 8pm. Free entry, registrations must. + abudhabievents.ae
The White Dubai Experience
The White Warriors take centre stage to perform Go For The Thrill show, at MAD on Yas Island. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-8346262. + madonyasisland.com
The Art of Nature
An exhibition to mark the 20th anniversary of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and celebrates the Emirate’s natural abundance. Featuring new commissions and loaned artworks by UAE-based artists, accompanied by an educational programme, allowing aspiring artists to engage with the nation’s flora, fauna and landscapes. At Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi, daily until April 23. + abudhabifestival.ae
Springfest 2017
A range of activities, shows and more for families, including a mermaids’ show and a meet-and-greet for children, at Yas Waterworld, until April 15. From 10am until 6pm in March and from 10am until 7pm in April. + yaswaterworld.com
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
Bartabas
A theatrical performance featuring 30 horses from The National Equestrian Academy of Versailles, performing at the Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain. Tickets from Dh50 for students and from Dh100 for adults. Shows until March 28. + 800tickets.com
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Mahmut Orhan
The Turkish DJ famed for his summer hit Feel with Sena Sener is back on deck playing deep house, indie dance and nu disco, at Iris Dubai, The Oberoi, 9pm. Happy hour from 5-8pm. Call 056-9511442. + irisdubai.com
Sakura Night
Celebrate the cherry blossom season at Aji, the beachfront restaurant will be turned into a Japanese garden, filled with pink blossoms with guests encouraged to wear pink too. At Aji, Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah. Call 04-5520244. + aji.ae
London Beats
A cheeky pool party featuring London Beats, the percussionist and DJ Duo at the Wet Deck, W Dubai, Al Habtoor City. Free entry, bottomless beverage package at Dh185, 8pm. Call 04-4355577
Hip-Hop on Air with Yung (Cali Swag District)
They were best known for their debut single Teach Me How to Dougie, which peaked on the US Billboard Hot 100, joined by DJ Vlader, at Vip Room,
JW Marriott Marquis. Doors open at 11pm. Call 052-8818888
House of Afrika
Jullian Gomes brings deep rooted house music to the night, at Bridgewater Tavern, JW Marriot Marquis Dubai, 9pm. Dh100 at the door. + infusion.ae
First Banknotes of Independent Pakistan
On the occasion of Pakistan Day, history buffs and numismatists can view the first banknotes of independent Pakistan. At Numismatics, Maktoum Road Deira, the collection provides a chance to acquire a part of Pakistan’s history. The display will be on for a week. Call 04-2952578
Persian New Year concert
Iranina artist Ebi brings his 50 World Tour celebrating a lifetime of memories, at The Dubai World Trade Centre. Tomorrow, Googoosh takes the stage. Tickets from Dh350 for each concert. + tickets.virginmegastore.me
Mumiy Troll Morskaya Concert
The Russian rock band performs at the Safinah Ballroom, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets from Dh350. + platinumlist.net
Medea By Euripides
An ancient greek drama about Medea who got betrayed by her husband Jason for whom she gave up everything. At The Junction Dubai. Evening shows until Saturday. Dh100 per person. Call 04-3388525. + thejunctiondubai.com
Hip Hop Night
Ron E Jaxx and Friends headline the night at 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. 50 per cent off during happy hours on selected beverages from 8pm to 11pm. Free entry. Call 055-5008518
