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We’ve got shows galore this week, alongside some fine food deals and fun - here’s what’s happening in the UAE!
SUNDAY 07 Haute cuisine
Bentley Motors has created the UAE’S highest fine-dining restaurant on the summit of the Emirates’ tallest mountain, Jebel Jais, in RAK. The ‘Peak of Luxury’ is open for the rest of the week and will serve 150 diners a specially designed menu of classic British dishes created by chef, Colin Clague. Get there now!
MONDAY 08 Sushi challenge
Sumo Sushi & Bento has launched the ultimate eating contest, The Yokozuna Challenge. Finish a specially made 1kg sushi roll called the Yokozuna - stuffed with avocado, crispy tempura, shrimp tempura, crab stick, tamago, topped with crispy sweet potato and spicy mayo - in 25 minutes and it’s completely free!
TUESDAY 09 Philosophy day
“Les Goûters Philo” is back for budding philosophers aged eight to 11 at the Alliance Francaise in Oud Metha today. Led by Monique Thiard, trained by the SEVE Foundation, “Les Goûters Philo” begins with meditation then the moderator launches the theme of the day for the children to debate. It’s on from 3.30pm to 5pm.
WEDNESDAY 10 Salsa in Dubai
The Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, is inviting you to salsa your way into the cooler season with The Gipsy’s. Back by popular demand, the show-stopping flamenco band returns to the city, to raise the roof with their hottest hits every day until Saturday from 9pm to 2am. Enjoy the special Latin menu with the music.
THURSDAY 11 A tribute to a master
Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi, a nostalgic tribute to the late “Ghazal King” - Jagjit Singh, is taking place at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Center tonight from 7.30pm. Shekhar Ravjiani is performing. Check Platinumlist.net
FRIDAY 12 A night at the theatre
The thought-provoking serious satire Sons of Babur, written by Salman Khurshid, is part of ‘Mughal Night’ on at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai tonight. Staged by the Pierrot Troupe, find all the details and tickets on Platinumlist.
SATURDAY 13 Another theatre outing
You know the film, now see the play. Tonight is the final performance of Ghost the Musical on at Dubai Opera. A heartfelt story about the power of love, where Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next... need we say anymore? Don’t miss it!