K-pop concerts, catamarans in the capital and artisan kaftans lead eclectic line-up of events in the UAE this week
Khalifa Park Library has turned into an outdoor gallery showcasing pieces from dozens of Emirati and Arab artists
Today
Dubai Design District is hosting Etisalat MOTB (Market Outside The Box), a treasure trove of retail, beauty and food vendors.
Highlights include handmade candles from Adore Sand; kaftans and abayas from Rai The Label; and the Fenty Beauty drive-in for makeup enthusiasts.
Food pop-ups include Vietnamese Foodies, Streetery Mamafri and Club Mochi.
The event features an hourly live performance, which will take place on the main stage.
Dance battles and a “rap
Olympics” are also part of the schedule.
Monday to Thursday, 4pm10pm; Friday to Sunday, 4pmmidnight; until Sunday; free; Dubai Design District
Tomorrow
Topgolf is celebrating its third anniversary with a promotion.
Guests who book one hour of play will receive an extra hour for free. There are 96 hitting bays at the lounge and semi-indoor driving range.
The licensed facility at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, is open to all skill levels and no prior golf experience is required.
Players can choose from a selection of games where trackers score every shot. Tuesday, 10am-2am; from Dh140 per hour; Emirates Golf Club; 04 371 9999
Wednesday
Characters from popular film The Smurfs are taking over City Centre Mirdif in Dubai.
A magic forest activity area has games and other interactive sessions such as a mirror maze, gardening zone and an augmented reality mirror that turns guests into versions of the blue cartoons.
Daily, 2pm-10pm; until January 21; free; City Centre Mirdif; www.citycentremirdif.com
Thursday
The Khalifa Park Library has turned into an outdoor gallery showcasing artworks from dozens of Emirati and other Arab artists.
The KPL Art Hub has
numerous formats on display, from sculptures and paintings to handicrafts and photographs. Daily, 6pm-10pm; until Sunday; free; Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi; 02 657 6182
Friday
The cartoon fun continues at Dubai Festival City Mall with a themed festival based on Paw Patrol.
A section of the mall has been transformed into Adventure Bay with interactive elements from the popular children’s franchise.
There are also daily shows that include live singalong performances with the Paw Patrol gang.
Daily, 10am-midnight; until January 28; from Dh130 per person, inclusive of a show; Dubai Festival City Mall; www.pawpatrolfest.me
Saturday
Watersports fans can head to Mina Zayed for the first Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix. High-speed catamarans will sail through the waters of the Dhow Harbour. There will also be live performances, food pop-ups and other activations. There will be various viewing decks – at varying prices – to watch the action, though guests can also bring their own boats.
Saturday and Sunday, from 1pm; from Dh145 per person; Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi; www.sailgp.com
Sunday
K-pop fans can head to Coca-Cola Arena to see Chanyeol, Xiumin and Chen, of band Exo. Expect to hear songs such as Love Shot and Growl. South Korean DJ Raiden and Dubai’s DJ Bliss will also perform.
Sunday; doors open at 5pm; from Dh295; City Walk, Dubai; www.coca-cola-arena.com