PICK OF THE DAY
DriveYAS
Yas Marina Circuit and Dragon Racing bring a limited edition driving experience featuring the race-prepared Ferrari 458 GT at Yas Marina Circuit, an experience previously only available to professional drivers. Dh4,000 including a video on usb recorded from the on-board cameras so guests can re-live this experience. Available until March 31. + yasmarinacircuit.com
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Wynton Marsalis in Concert
The nine-time Grammy-award and Pulitzer Prize winning jazz musician returns to perform as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2017, at Emirates Palace Auditorium, 8pm. Tickets from Dh125. + 800tickets.com
Mother of the Nation Festival
The second edition of the festival offer’s a range of experiences through activities, performances, exhibitions, installations, workshops, food and beverages, at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Today’s highlight include Ensijam a 17 piece Arabic orchestra exploring Arab music, whilst also adventuring into western sounds at 5.30pm and 8.45pm; and PixelPyros, a digital firework display controlled by the audience at 6.50pm, 8.20pm and 9.30pm. Open from 4-11pm, Sunday to Wednesday and 2pm to midnight, Thursday to Saturday, until April 4. Entry Dh20 per adult, and Dh10 for children upto 12, while children aged five and under are admitted free. + motn.ae
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Vera Brezhneva
Gala evening featuring the Russian singer performing her best hits, at Al Falak Ballroom, Burj Al Arab. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets from Dh500. + mpremiere.com
Monday Grooves
Get your groove every Monday with favourites from old school rythm to blues with the resident band, at Indie’s, DIFC. Extended happy hours until 9.30pm and every four diners will be offered a grape beverage bottle to share when they make a reservation for the same night. Call 055-4556106
Havana Monday: Season II
A night inspired by the inner-city barrios (neighbourhood) of 1970s NYC with DJ Diego Galvis and the Cubashe Band playing Afro-Cuban sounds, at Catch Dubai. Salsa class at 8pm. Call 04-3571755
Her Night
A laid back evening with free-flowing beverages for women and an an array of choice from live cooking stations with live DJ beats. At Beach Lounge, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, 8pm to midnight. Call 04-4068719
Unforgettable evening with Vivaldi, Bach and Friends
The 13th Emirates Peace Music Festival hosts members of the Premiere Music College of Prague, who will be joined by the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra to bring you popular music by Bach, Vivaldi, Pachelbel and more. Maestros Riad Kudsi and Ladislav Cigler will lead the audience on the Baroque journey. At Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, 7.30pm. Tickets Dh75 and Dh100. + ductac.org
Spring Break Tennis Camp
Dubai Ladies Club are hosting tennis lessons for beginners, advanced beginners and improvers workshops, until April 5. Dh225 per week.
Call 04-3499922
Springnasium
Nursery Spring Camp for children themed around the concept of new life and growth, designed to spur youngsters to explore and challenge themselves from creating colourful artwork to a more energetic workshops and relaxing yoga. Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm, until April 6. + britishorchardnursery.com
Bloom Spring-Summer
Mall of the Emirates has launched its 2017 campaign to celebrate the season with a number of events. Today, a showcase of emerging design talent from The College of Fashion Design from 10am. Also, last day to snap and share instant photos at the mall’s 360-degree photo booth. + malloftheemirates.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 today and tomorrow. + 800tickets.com
