PICK OF THE DAY

In Conversation with Nicolai Tillisch

The author of Effective Business in the Gulf will discuss the region’s current challenges, approaching scenario’s and cultural settings that provide for opportunities, at Capital Club, DIFC, 6.30-8.30pm. Dh100 for members, Dh150 for guests, rsvp at 04-3640111.

Abu Dhabi

Rated M - Men’s night, get a large main-course platter, three beverages, a dessert and a treat of three beverages for a lady for Dh199++, every Sunday, at Stills Bar & Brasserie, Crowne Plaza Yas Island. Call 02-6563066.

Singles Traffic Jam at Mad on Yas Island. Free beverages for women. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-8346262.

Early Bird Promo, a fine dining experience for half the bill when you walk in between 6pm and 7pm, Monday to Saturday. At Blue Grill, Yas Island Rotana. Call 02-6564000.

Sushi Social featuring DJ Angelo. All-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi and maki rolls with free-flowing beverages, at Dh165++ per person, every Sunday. At Barfly by Buddha Bar, Venetian Village Abu Dhabi. Call 02-4041951.

Dubai

This is Cannes with DJ Cruz, at The Act Dubai, The Shangri-La Hotel. Dinner from 8.30pm, party from 11.30pm. Call 04-3551116.

Open Mic Night at Jazz@Pizza Express. Happy hours from 4-10pm, select beverages at Dh20. Jaye and Foe, a Dubai based quartet play folky jazzy originals. Call 04-4416342.

New York New York Sundays: Black Light Edition, eclectic modern deep house music and old school vocals with Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocatuer, Four Seasons Resort Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 055-2118222.

Varekai, experience Cirque Du Soleil’s new show featuring 50 performers and musicians from 19 countries, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Shows until tomorrow. Tickets starting at Dh245, available at tixbox.com.

FFWD’s Epic Pop Up Store, collections from Fashion Forward 7 designers, runway looks and accessories are now available to purchase at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall (Womens wear department, 1st floor), until October 24.

The List, with Mr Shefcodes, Mr Levier, Tim Kay and DJ Slim, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 050-2261662.

Just Sunday midnight brunch dinner show featuring DJ Jack, at Cavalli Club, The Fairmont Hotel. Dh250. Call 050-9910400.

BNF Mambo Nights, an evening of free Salsa dance classes and Mambo shows, at Ocacti Mexican House, Pier 7. Call 04-4526699.

Register for The Dance Off, taking place at Gitex Shopper from October 1-8. Details at jackyselectronics.com/the-dance-off.

The Perpetual Kingdom: Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy, a group exhibition by various artists from the Middle East and Pakistan, at Gallery Ward, Dubai Design District, Bldg 4, until October 31. Call 04-5587742. More at galleryward.com.

Feathers & Wings, a collection of works by Mawaheb artists, at Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre, until September 30. More at artdubai.com.

Domestic Affairs, exhibition by various artists, at Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, until November 3. Call 04-3235052.

Dine and win, all diners at Asha’s, Wafi Mall before October 15, will receive a signed limited edition photograph and an opportunity to have high tea with celebrity Asha Bhosle. Call 04-3244100.

Britain meets India, a nine-course tasting menu by Michelin Chef Atul Kochhar, at Rang Mahal, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, until October 18. Dh375 for food only, Dh550 with paired beverages. Call 04-4146435.

Okku L.O.V.E. dinner party with music by DJs Jay Worx, Consoul Trainin, Geo Safix and Rafael Becker, signature O style cuisine, at Okku, The H Hotel. Call 04-5018777.

Wing It, try out 15 flavours of chicken wings, at The Huddle Sports Bar, Citymax Al Barsha, throughout September. Wings only from Dh25, combo’sfrom Dh45.

Cool off offer at The Burj Club. Combine a plunge at the rooftop pool with a two-course set lunch at Dh195 on weekdays and Dh250 on weekends, or pool access only at Dh115 on weekdays and Dh165 on weekends, valid until September 30. Call 04-8883900.

Register for Dubai Women’s Run, taking place at Sky Dive Dubai on November 4. Details at dubaiwomensrun.com.

Ajman

Bridge of Surprises, try the virtual reality experience when you spend Dh200, at Citycentre Ajman. The game challenges players to cross a rope bridge stretched between two balloons flying over the emirate. From 12pm-midnight until Saturday and from 10am-10pm from September 30.

Al Ain

Book Fair, hosted by Lulu group and DC Books to commemorate the year of reading, at Al Ain Convention Centre, Hall 2, 9am-1pm and 5-9pm on weekdays, Fridays 5-10pm, until October 2.