WHAT TO DO IN THE UAE TODAY

Diwali celebrations featuring parades and performances and a mix of colourful shows featuring stunts, performers, roaming entertainment, including drummers and traditional Indian cycle rickshaws, alongside musical acts. Children can also explore the kids’ crafts corner to unleash their imagination with activities such as paper shape-making, movie decoration, lantern making, flower decoration design and lamp painting. At Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Open between 11am and 8pm throughout the festival. Single entry tickets start at Dh295. + ferrariworldabudhabi.com

VDesi Laughs - Trial Room

Intimate open mic night that features experienced and new comics trying out fresh material. Witness the birth of a great joke or the absolute failure of one, at ABCD Dance Studio Dubai, 7-9pm. The venue seats 20 pax and there is a small honorarium at the door. Some performers may have material suitable for audiences of 21+ only.

+ vdesilaughs.com

Guinness World Record Attempt

An official attempt to break a Guinness World Record for ‘the most number of people lighting LED lights in a relay’ at Al Seef, 5pm. Other activities include stage performances, a market and a Dubai Police super car display.

+ alseef.ae

All You Can Eat Pancakes

Bareburger UAE, the New York originated better-burger chain specialising in organic meat and locally sourced ingredients is offering guests unlimited pancakes, every day from opening until 12pm for Dh35, across all locations across UAE. + bareburger.com/uae