what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Viva Mexico
A real Mexican feast to celebrate Independence Day of Mexico. Lively salsa, mambo and merengue rhythms by Latin Groove Trio along with Chef Froylan will also re-enact ‘El Grito Mexicano’ following the Mexican tradition. At El Sombrero, 6-11pm. Dh197 for food and beverages. Call 02-6773333. + elsombreroabudhabi.com
Josh McCartney at Market Kitchen
Alternate folk rock singer from Brisbane, Josh McCartney to perform during the Friday Brunch at Market Kitchen Restaurant, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, 1-4pm. Call 800 101101
Maya Fridays
The weekly beach party featuring DJs Keith Dobbs, Chad Phunk and Stew Magoo plus dancers and fire breathers, at Al Maya Island. Doors open at 11am. Entry Dh100, ladies enter free before 1pm, airline employees free before 2pm. Call 055-1145311
St Practice Day 2017
Warm up for St Paddy’s Day, five hour Irish themed brunch at Dh199, three hour free flowing beverages for Dh129, 6-9pm an live Irish music all day. At McGettigan’s, Al Raha Beach Hotel and Resort. Free entry. Call 02-6524333
Dubai Ninjago
Bounce Dubai invites all aspiring ninjas to test their limits by completing the Ninjago-themed X-Park Adventure Challenge Course. Challenge yourself to complete every obstacle within the time frame for a chance to win prizes. Simply warming up for a little spinjitzu session, visit today from 5-7pm to learn from the masters. Call 04-3211400. + bounce.ae.
Games Arabia
Video game convention for gaming enthusiasts providing exclusive opportunities to play video games prior to their worldwide launch, battle it out in tournaments and compete against the most talented cosplayers, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets Dh75. Doors open at 11am until 10pm, today and tomorrow. + gamesarabia. live/ dxb
Season Opening: Anna, Latmun and Who Made Who
Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE season opening party, the signature destination is getting ready for another season of long beach days and dance nights. Doors open at 1pm. Call 056-1133400
Modista
Exhibition of Indo fusion festive collection of Indian silhouettes with a modern twist, at Roda Al Murooj, Downtown Dubai, today and tomorrow. Call 050-4586786
Ranees Exhibition
An exclusive saree exhibition of art and hand-woven saree weaves from all over India, which includes Tussars from Bhagalpur, Ikkat from Andhra Pradesh, Kanchipuram silks, Jamdhanis and Benaras silks. At Flora Creek Hotel, near Deira City Centre, today and tomorrow, 9.30am to 7.30pm. Call 055-3671287
Viva La Independencia
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with an evening of Latin tunes by Mariachi singer Carlos. At La Tablita, Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, 7pm, for Dh180 per person inclusive of Mexican soft beverages. + dubaicreek.regency.hyatt.com
Freshly Baked Pizzas for Dh1
Ricetta, the Italian restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai will be serving take away pizzas (12inch) for Dh1 today, to the first hundred walk-ins. Guests who don’t make it within the first hundred are still eligible for a 50 per cent discount on take-away pizzas. From 12pm7pm. Call 04-3977444
Cosi Fan Tutte
Mozart’s third and final collaboration with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte. Two young officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo,
boast about the beauty and virtue of their girlfriends. Their older cynical friend, Don Alfonso proposes a wager: if they give him one day and do everything he asks, he will prove to them that their women are unfaithful, like all other women. At Dubai Opera. Show at 8pm. Tickets from Dh350. + dubaiopera.com
The Laughter Factory
Jeff Innocent, Jojo Smith and John Moloney are on hand to tickle your funny bone, at at Jumeirah Golf Estates, 7pm and On42 Media One Hotel, 8.30pm. Shows around UAE until the end of the month. Tickets Dh140. + thelaughterfactory. com
Bob Fitts
The singer at the forefront of worship leading and song writing performs with Voice Band, at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Garhoud. Tickets from Dh100, available at platinumlist.net. Call 04-2308510
Oktoberfest
Der Keller serves a rare selection of traditional German cuisine, visit during Oktoberfest and get the buy-one-get-one offer on German beverages. At Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Sunday to Thursday 6-11.30pm and Friday and Saturday 4-11.30pm, until October 4. Call 04-4323232
Master Blaster
A comedy night at Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, 7.30pm. Tickets Dh60, Dh100 and Dh200. Call 04-2691512