what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Dance Performances
Two iconic dance performances: BIPED and How to Pass, Kick,
Fall and Run will be performed by Centre National de Danse Contemporaine d’Angers, under the direction of Robert Swinston, with live music by Gavin Bryars. The performances are held to celebrate the worldwide centennial of Merce Cunningham, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century. At The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi. Tickets are Dh100. Show starts 8pm. + nyuad-artscenter.org
10,000 Years of Luxury
The first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury in the world, Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest exhibition will explore the multifaceted nature of luxury from ancient times to the present day. Visitors will explore luxury through fashion, jewellery, visual art, furniture and design with masterpieces from the collections of international institutions and brands. Highlights among the 350 objects include the oldest pearl in the world, the renowned Boscoreale Treasure – one of the largest collections of silverware preserved from Roman Antiquity – and dresses and jewellery from design houses such as Cartier, Maison Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, Christian Dior, Elie Saab and Yves Saint Laurent. Entry is Dh60. + louvreabudhabi.ae
Dubai Park Hyatt’s Pink Lagoon
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness this October, Park Hyatt Dubai has transformed the Lagoon into a pastel pink hue – a statement that aims to raise awareness in the region. The luxury five-star property is also encouraging the public to be clued up when it comes to checking for symptoms of breast cancer, distributing fact sheets to all female in-house guests in a hope to educate them on the tell-tale signs that could help save lives.
+ parkhyattdubai.com
Diwali at the Park
To mark the festival, guests can enjoy park entry with unlimited access to rides and live shows as well as a complimentary special Diwali buffet at Mughal-E-Azam restaurant. In addition, the park will be decorated specially for the festive occasion. Diwali offer on one-day park tickets start at Dh80 per person for a group of four. Until November Satruday. + bollywoodparksdubai. com
Halloween Party
Coya Dubai throwing a Halloween party tonight. Expect theatrical celebrations with inspiration drawn from all things ‘spirited’. Guests are encouraged to show up in costumes. At Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach, from 9pm.
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