PICK OF THE DAY
Street Food Market DXB
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club will be the new host for a one-day street food experience featuring 20 pop-up concepts and food trucks in a creative outdoor setting under the groovy beats of local talented DJs. Free entry for adults over 21. From 3pm to midnight.
@streetfoodmarketdxb
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
China’s NCPA Orchestra
The Chinese orchestra makes their Arab World Debut, conducted by Maestro Yi Zhang, presenting two concerts. Night one features Tchaikovsky’s Slavonic March, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No 2 with pianist Haochen Zhang and Dvoak Symphony No 9 in E minor. At Emirates Palace Auditorium, 8pm. Tickets from Dh125, 50 per cent off for students.
+ abudhabifestival.ae
Fantastic Mr Fox
Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, horrid farmers hate the cunning Mr Fox, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. A tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship performed at Abu Dhabi Theatre. Tickets from Dh150.
+ tickets.virginmegastore.me
Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2017
The tournament will see more than 800 players take part today and tomorrow. Action away from the pitches with the ‘City Village’ providing live entertainment, food and activities for all the family. From 9am-6pm today and tomorrow.
+ citycupabudhabi.com
Splash@Yas Marina
The annual water-themed festival, doubles the excitement by introducing an extra day of watersports. The marina-wide event will offer a plethora of on-the-water and off-the-water activities suitable for everyone including wakesurfing, wakeboarding and slacklining, for adrenaline junkies. While families can enjoy the floating obstacle course, water slides, paddleboarding, mangrove cruises and more. Sign up and pay on the day. 10am-6pm. + yasmarina.ae/events
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Salam Neighbour
The award-winning documentary provides an intimate look at a Syrian refugee camp and what has been considered the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. At The Yard, Alserkal Avenue, 7pm. Screening is free, open to the public and on a first-come-first-seated basis
+ cinemaakil.com
Spinneys Cup
A free event packed with fun activities including pony rides, face painting, arts and crafts area, dressage, show jumping and cross country and parent and child hobby horse racing. The food market and children’s activities will run from 9am to 1pm. At Desert Palm Resort, near Dragon Mart. + spinneys-dubai.com
RedBull BC1 (Break Dancing Challenge)
The ultimate break dance battle to watch, with professional break dancers battling each other for a chance to win, at Rimal Sector, JBR, 1-9pm.
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Persian New Year concerts
Iranina artist Googoosh performs at The Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets from Dh350. + tickets.virginmegastore.me
Biggie vs Tupac Hip Hop Edition
Flashback 90/00s with DJ Madhands, a tribute to the music of that era, supported by Kennedy and Chuck Wonderland, at Billionnaire Mansion, Taj Dubai. Call 04-5103100
Plus Minus with Oliver Koletzki
Open air party with the modern techno artist, at La Cala, Ghantoot Marina & Resort. Supported by Andy Mcgirr and Majdo. Tickets from Dh100.
Call 050-8497332
The Great Dubai Pulse Ride
The free event will see cyclists of all ages and abilities take to three different routes and distances, with a five kilometre and ten kilometre family ride and a more challenging 20kilometre route on offer. Entrants can also enter on the day at Dubai Sports City’s Sports Village from 7am, with the event commencing at 8am. + thecyclehub.com
Urban Picnic Brunch Goes to France
A new twist to the pool-side brunch, exploring the art of picnic from destinations all over the globe. The first edition will transport brunchers to the picturesque sea-side towns of the South of France. At 3in1, Vida Downtown Dubai, 1-5pm. Call 04-8883444
Flea Market
A second-hand market at Al Barsha Pond Park, 1-6pm. Free entry. Tomorrow, at Silicon Oasis, 1-5pm.
+ dubai-fleamarket.com
The Giant Ball Pit
The towering megastructure with winding slides and a giant pit of soft balls is back, children can whiz down the twisty slides landing in over 400,000 colourful balls and play in the soft play area. At The Dubai Mall Waterfront Promenade, next to Botero Horse. Free for children 2-11 years of age. From 10am to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday; 10am to midnight Thursday to Saturday, until April 15.
+ thedubaimall.com
Hakim
The Egyptian star performs on the main cultural stage, at Global Village, 9pm, as part of the concert series every Friday. The concert is included in the entry ticket of Dh15. + globalvillage.ae
International Millinery Exhibition
Milliners and local designers exhibit more than 500 fascinators, hats and headpieces to complement your World Cup look. At the Main Atrium, BurJuman. Open daily from 10am to 10pm, last day.
