what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Festival In The Park
An outdoor musical celebration of live performances, interactive workshops, screenings and community events at Umm Al Emarat Park. Today, Arab musicians-and multimedia artist Zahed Sultan presents an audio-visual reinterpretation of Khaleeji songs (7pm) before Egypt’s marimba queen Nesma Abdel Aziz (above) performs contemporary and classical music (9pm). From 2pm. + abudhabifestival.ae
‘Grease’ Extravaganza at Yas Movies in the Park
If you’ve wanted to be one of the Pink Ladies or be part of the T-Birds, join the West End cast including Danny Bayne alongside Naomi Slights as they perform hit songs alongside the musical movie, at 7pm. Other entertainment includes live bands, movie-themed fun, food trucks, a kids zone with inflatables, arts, crafts and fun, from 4pm-11pm, today and tomorrow. At Gateway Park South, Yas Island. Free entry; Dh100 for VIP experience. + yasmovies.ae
Decked out weekend
Mother’s Day celebrations with a day of pampering treats, fresh seasonable blooms, screening of film ‘Mars Needs Moms’
(6.30pm), interactive activities including classic games stalls and giant inflatables and more, at Yas Marina. Free entry, 127pm. + yasmarina.ae
Mother’s Day brunch
Honour your mum with a brunch at Cafe Palmier, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi. Mothers eat for free, while dining with a full paying adult. From 1-4pm, prices starting from Dh240. Call 02-6742020
Mother of the Nation Festival
Emirati trailblazer of Khaleeji music, Mohammad Al Shehhi headlines the night, with performances at 8.30pm and 11pm. Hip hop duo Sons of Yusuf will also be performing at 7pm and 9.45pm. At Abu Dhabi Corniche. Entry Dh15 per child and Dh25 per adult, children under two enter free.
+ motn.ae
Maya Fridays
Pool party on a private island with DJs Keith Dobbs, Chad Phunk and Matt Jones, at Al Maya Island, Abu Dhabi, 11am9pm. Ladies free before 1pm, airline employees free entry before 2pm. Tickets Dh125 inclusive of one beverage. Call 055-3741550
Dubai Afghan New Year
Nowruz or New Year meal reminiscent of Kabul nights, serving up dishes with delicate flavours of Afghanistan, at Kishmish, Dar Wasl Mall Dubai. Available until March 27. Call 04-3496665.
+ kishmish.ae
Ritual Mixtape Classics
Go back to the heyday of 90s and 00s house music with a triple-bill of performers: Judge Jules, Freemasons and Julie McKnight, at Zero Gravity. Free entry after 5pm, free for ladies all night, men pay Dh100 after 8pm. Call 04-3990009.
+ 0-gravity.ae
Fairy Tales on the River
Step into a world of myths, fairies, brave knights and outlandish creatures to discover live performances, roaming acts and magical characters, screenings of fairy tale movies and fun and engaging activities, at the free to enter Riverland Dubai. From 4-10pm daily, until March 31.
+ riverlanddubai.com
Star Hunt 2018 Modelling aspirants in the UAE will be aspiring to accelerate their modelling careers. People of determination from Al Manzil, will also participate in the contest along with parents of contestants. At Dubai Outlet Mall, 7-10pm.
+ dubaioutletmall.com
DJ Shortkutz from NYC
New York’s most recognised open format DJ will be performing at Base Dubai, d3. Doors open at 10pm, ladies enter free all night.
+ basedubai.com
Mucha Lucha Brunch
Inspired by Mexico’s wrestling sport Lucha Libre, the Mucha Lucha Brunch is a four-round Latin fiesta with unlimited servings of 12 delicacies, complimented by foot-tapping Latin tunes played by a live band and DJ, at Luchador, Aloft Palm Jumeirah, 12.30-4pm, from Dh195.
+ luchadordubai.com