PICK OF THE DAY
Air Drive
A retro-futuristic photographic exhibition showcasing nine visionary images of flying cars from the series Air Drive by French photographer Renaud Marion, at the MB&F M.A.D. Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, running until September 10. Call 04-3307366. madgallery.net/dubai/
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
But We Cannot See Them: Tracing a UAE Art Community, 1988-2008
The spring exhibition survey’s the local artistic community, identified with a new culture of encouraging radical, formal and conceptual experimentation, at the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, until May 25. Call 02-6288000. nyuad-artgallery.org
Brewers Night
Check out the burger selection on offer featuring kimchi beef burger, harissa-spiced lamb burger, mkmuffin, cod burger and more, at Market Kitchen, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi. Burger, a beverage and a sundae for Dh100 plus taxes, every Sunday, until Ramadan. Also, buy a select beverage and get a free appetizer or 50 per cent off on signature mixed beverages, daily 4-7pm, until Ramadan. Call 02-6742020.
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Italian Mother’s Day
Roberto’s Dubai, DIFC are paying tribute to mother’s with a menu inspired by their chef’s childhood memories, sharing some of their mothers’ beloved home-made recipes. Call 04-3860066.
Gentleman’s Night
All you can eat package’ of slow cooked beef with sides and two selected beverages at Dh189 per person, every Sunday from 7-11pm. Happy hours from 12-8pm, offering a 30 per cent discount on house beverages daily. At Long’s, Towers Rotana. Call 04-3122201.
UAE Wild Trails
A group exhibition opening that highlights the beauty of wild life abundant in the UAE, at the Cartoon Art Gallery, Al Qouz. Open from 12-8pm, until Wednesday. pawstrails.com
NY NY Sundays
Modern deep house music with old school vocals with DJs Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocateur Dubai, Four Seasons Hotel. Doors open at 11pm.
Call 055-2118222
Grief Support Group Session
Lighthouse Arabia are hosting a session for men and women on Monday (May 15) grieving the death of someone significant in their life, at 5.30pm. Register at 04-3802088. lighthousearabia.com
A Taste Of Italy - Liguria
Italian restaurant, BiCE Ristorante invites guests to explore the specialties of the region of Liguria, located along the Northwestern coast of Italy. A traditional dish, Pesto Alla Genovese Linguini (above) will feature on the menu for the month of May. Call 04-3182520.
Casting Call
Nigerian film The Wedding Party will be shot in the UAE, producers are looking to cast extras, no acting experience is required. Register at the below website. mixfame.com
Joint Photography Exhibition
An exhibition by Nagham Taha, Anthony Lamb, Osama Lotfy and Robert Davidian, at Citizen E Art Gallery, Building 6, Dubai Design District, until May 20. Closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Call 04-4572380.
100th anniversary of Indian one-rupee note
The Indian one-rupee note completes a century, be treated to an exclusive exhibition of 100 different Indian one-rupee notes, issued from 1917 to 2016 and displayed at the Numisbing Gallery, Maktoum Street, Deira, last day. Call 04-2952578 / 056-2345056
World Burger Tour
A limited-time offering of Hard Rock Local burgers, inspired by the taste and flavours from cafe locations around the world, at Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City beginning today and continues through June 25. This year’s offerings include the ole burger (Barcelona, Spain), atomic! burger (Las Vegas, USA), spinach and chickpea burger (New Delhi, India) and when in Rome burger (Rome, Italy). hardrock.com/dubai
Soul City Sunday
An evening putting soul back into the city with entertainment centred around rhythm, blues, jazz, gospel and soul, every Sunday at Iris Dubai, The Oberoi Hotel, from 9.30pm. Call 056-9511442.
