PICK OF THE DAY
Arash Live
The Iranian-Swedish singer will be performing a free concert for his fans at Dragon Mart 2, 7pm. facebook.com/DragonMartComplex
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Musicians Day
Amateur and professional musicians will gather to perform in a variety of styles with one aim to popularise musical practice, at The Mall in World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, 1-11pm.
2 Chainz
The American rapper takes centre stage at MAD on Yas Island. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-8346262. madonyasisland.com
Season Closing Acts with Jamie Jones and Serge Servant
Party with the best beats before the summer break, at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, Ghantoot Al Jazira Hotel, 1-11pm, free (guestlist advised) Call 056-1133400
Clarita De Quiroz
The local artist will be performing a mixture of soul, R’n’B and jazz tunes joined by the house band, Uptown, at Jazz@Pizza Express, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, 7.30pm. Call 02-4447752
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Mika Singh (above) and Daler Mehndi
The brothers will be performing together for the first time in Dubai at Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre. Gates open at 7.30pm and the concert at 9.30pm. Tickets start from Dh125. platinumlist.net
The Waiting Rooms
The Gujarati play thats completed 350 shows in India and abroad, comes to Dubai, perfromed at Emirates Theatre , Shaikh Zayed Road.
Call 055-6783770 / 050-7556078
Education Fair
Neighbourhood exhibition to showcase 23 schools, 17 nurseries and after-school class options available in the Dubailand area for parents with children, at St Regis, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club (The Villa, Dubailand), 10am-4pm. Free entry. educationand afterschool.ae
Franky Rizardo at 360
The Dutch DJ is heading for the 360 rooftop decks at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, supported by Ron E Jaxx and Miss Foster. Party starts from 8pm. Friday brunch with two for one offer, from 1pm. Call 055-5008518
Hollaphonic at Barasti
One last big night on the sand with favourite local superstars Greg Stainer and Olly Wood, at Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort. Doors open at 6pm. Free entry. Call 04-3993333.
Flea Market
Second hand market at JLT Park, between Cluster O and P, 1-5pm. Free entry. dubai-fleamarket.com
Robbie’s Supersonic Rocket
A high-energy performance and a musical adventure that sets off to explore Planet Zod and outer space in the still of the night, at Hartland Theatre, Hartland International School, Nad Al Sheba, shows suitable for children aged 3-11. Shows today and tomorrow. Tuckets from Dh90. platinumlist.net
Heff Party
Societe Dubai at Marina Byblos Hotel is celebrating its founder Gary Holliday’s birthday with free beverages to everyone who turns up in their pyjamas to the club between 10pm and midnight. Entry is free for all. Call 050-6993191.
Comte De Bouderbala
The stand-up comedian will be performing at The Auditorium, Dubai College, 8pm. Tickets from Dh215. French language. 800tickets.com
Ramadan Trunk Show
Designers Farah Salib, Wardha Saleem and Zohra are launching new collections. Collections from various other designers will also be exhibited at The Royal Ballroom, The Palace Hotel Downtown, today 2-10pm and tomorrow 10am-7pm. facebook.com/BoulevardOne
Y So Serious Nights
Dance and laugh with Arjun, Nishant Tanwar, Abijit Ganguly - stand-up comic, Amit Asudani and Raaga Factory Live at The mUsic Room, Majestic Hotel, 7pm. Entry Dh150 with a beverage. Call 055-9691060.
Foam Party at Nasimi Beach
Beat the heat this weekend with beats by David De Luca, DJ Keza and Scottie B, at Nasimi Beach, Atlantis. Free entry all day long, mixed groups and girls only. No bikinis, only full bathing suit for women. Call 055-2004321
Shahzadi
Asha Kamal Modi presents kundan jewellery and jeweled masterpieces with traditional Mughal influences and Rajasthani motifs, at the Taj Dubai, 11am-8pm, today and tomorrow. Call 052-8005521. artkarat.com
