what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Big Fat Quiz
Quiz night for trivia buffs, with prizes up for grabs, hosted by Dane. At Velocity, Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi, 8pm. Happy hours run daily from opening until midnight, offering Dh24 on select house beverages Call 02-3047777.
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Dubai Sea-Nema Nights
Outdoor cinema by the sea every Wednesday, at Azure Beach, Rixos Premium JBR. Today, Avatar will be screened at 9pm. Entrance is Dh50 for walkins, soft package at Dh95 and Dh145 for the house package. Call 052-7779472
One for the Guys
While the ladies enjoy their ladies’ night, men can head out with their guy mates and enjoy conversations and good company, at Guy Fieri’s Kitchen, Jebel Ali Recreational Club. Every Wednesday from 7-9pm, men can order their favourite burger with unlimited beverges for Dh99.
Call 04-4488493
Oktoberfest Tent
Celebrate spring by singing and dancing along to beats of the Die Kirchdorfer band, flown in from Munich. Enjoy German traditional favourites and beverages, at Grand Hyatt Dubai. Today is the opening night, Dh199 includes barbecue with soft beverages, other beverages upon consumption. Until October 27 (tent is closed Saturday to Monday).
Call 04-3172222
Oktoberfest at Wavebreaker
Bavarian festivities featuring an authentic German menu, served throughout the coming weekend. The German band Caipirinha plays traditional music, at Hilton Dubai Jumeira. German nationals are entitled to a 20 per cent discount on the total bill. Until Saturday.
Call 04-3991111
Ladies Day And Night
Launch of a new ladies’ night at Aloft City Centre Deira’s infinity splash pool. Free access for ladies to the pool on Wednesdays during the day, before the DJ gets the beat going for sundowners with free beverages from 6-11pm.
Call 04-2103333
Understanding Ballet
The Ballet Centre Dubai opens its door for a workshop designed for parents to understand the foundation of ballet, a free event offering guidance and insight to parents, 6.30pm onwards. Registrations required. Call 056-1188431.
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Beach Bonanza
The Springs Souk brings the beach experience indoors with a kid friendly beach party. Enjoy games, fun art & craft activities and an evening of entertainment from ball pits to beach houses, surf boards and sand pits. From 10am-8pm, free entry. + facebook.com/ thespringssouk
Le Soiree Francais (Made in France)
Discover your love for all things French, as Le Frenchy celebrates the wonders of France with a selection of music and French beverages. DJ Andy Newton plays everything from 60s French classics to contemporary hits. At Marina Byblos Hotel. Diners get a free beverage.
+ lefrenchydubai.com
Birthday Burger Bash
The Grill Shack celebrates its one-year anniversary with exclusive offers in October. Birthday Burger Bash offers buy-one-get-one-free from Sunday to Thursday, between 5-7pm, at The Dubai Mall. For those ordering online, get a 30 per cent delivery discount from 6-11pm everyday. Call 04-3882382.
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Ladies Night
Grab the girls for a night of glamour and style and enjoy 20 per cent off all food on the menu. Ladies get four free premium house beverages. At Nara Pan Asian, Cluster A, Jumeirah Lake Towers, 5pm-1am. Call 04-4211356
Kontact
Launch of a new night, starting at Seven Sisters rooftop Terraza, offering crafted beverages along side an earthy selection of food from 8-11pm, followed by a clubbing experience at 10AK, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, from 11pm. Music by Aidin Karami, Frederick Stone, Michka, Sam Farsio, Mario Bazouri and Ario Zavar. Call 052-8818888