what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Maya Fridays
Party with local DJs Keith Dobbs, Chad Phunk and Matt Jones at Al Maya Island, 11am-9pm. Free entry for ladies before 1pm and airline employees before 2pm. Tickets Dh125 including a beverage.
Call 055-3741550
Evolution
Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE at Golden Tulip Al Jazira celebrates its sixth anniversary with activities today and tomorrow. Performances by Loco Dice and DJ Dubfire. Doors open at 1pm. + bluemarlinibiza-uae. com
Urban Weekend
A street culture extravaganza with dance, music, art, markets and underground events taking up space at Manarat Al Saadiyat Cultural District. Today and tomorrow from 5-11pm. Free entry.
+ manaratalsaadiyat.ae
Splash Festival
A water-themed weekend with highlights including new attractions – the 30-metre Slip N Slide and blob jump and many other inflatable water slides, also interact with a real-life mermaid. At Yas Marina, today and tomorrow from 1-7pm. Dh30 per child and Dh50 for adults, free for children under five.
+ yasmarina.ae
Kids Carnival
Free interactive games, live music, workshops and family entertainment along the promenade at A’l Bahar, The Corniche, Abu Dhabi, 4-11pm. Also, there will be free kids activities including workshops such as arts and crafts, candy making, sand art, wax modelling and an animal farm.
+ al-bahar.ae
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi turns 17 Seventeen lucky shoppers will take home gold bars as Marina Mall Abu Dhabi celebrates its anniversary. Opening its doors for 17 straight hours (10am3am). Visitors who spend Dh300 or more on a single purchase at participating stores will automatically enter the raffle draw for a chance to win.
+ marinamall.ae
Dutch Kings Day
Celebrate Koningsdag in Dutch style. Live Music, Dutch traditional activities and games, food stalls and a DJ from Amsterdam flown in, supported by the resident band and DJ Tin Tin, at PJ O’Reilly’s Abu Dhabi Le Royal Meridien, 5-8pm. Dh80 for kids and Dh200 for adults, free for children below six years. Call 800 101101
Dubai Empire at Gotha
Jussie Smollet aka Jamal and Yazz aka Hakeem will be taking to the stage to perform their smash hits produced by the legendary Timbaland, at Gotha Club, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront. Free beverages for women from 11pm to 1am. Call 055-1934934. + gothaclubdubai.com
Golf Special Clinic
The Butch Harmon School of Golf is hosting clinics throughout April for members and non-members to fine-tune their game. Today, long term athletic development with Joe Marshall at 4pm. At The Els Club. Dh100 per session. Call 04-4251040
Disco Pink Fridays
Fridays get funky combining retro with electro and the rowdy with the risque, with DJs Miss Meg and James Locksmith, at Barbary, Tryp By Wyndham Hotel Barsha Heights. Doors open at 10pm. Call 04-2476688. + barbary.ae
Culinary Special
At.mosphere at Burj Khalifa, has partnered with Paris-based caviar specialist, Kaviari, to offer a seven-course, degustation menu, paired with a coveted gourmet ingredients Caviar. At 7pm, Dh1,300 per person or Dh 2,300 per person with pairings. Call 04-8883828
Sharmila Dance Extravaganza
The annual show featuring a wide array of dance styles brought to life by talented students of all ages and professional dancers, at the Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac. Shows at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets Dh175 and Dh225. + sharmiladance.com
Art Karat
Semi-precious jewellery show showcasing the Padmavati Collection, at Taj Dubai, Business Bay, from 11am to 8pm, today and tomorrow. Free entry. Call 052-8005521
Ras Al Khaimah Arte, The Makers Market
Celebrate handmade art with more than 100 local artisans exhibiting, at Al Hamra Mall, from 12-9pm. Free entry.
+ arte.ae
Sharjah Pure Breed Dog Show
The show, which aims to educate pure breed dog owners and groomers on the importance of caring for the health and well-being of pure breed dogs, will also include a pure breed dog competition, 2-10pm. At Sharjah Kennel Centre. Registration and veterinary checks at 2pm, competition starts at 4pm. Registration Dh125.50.
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