What’s on in the UAE
PICK OF THE DAY
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
Experience thrilling rugby action, party atmosphere, entertainment and more at The Sevens Stadium. Tickets Dh400 at the door, Dh600 for today and tomorrow. More at dubairugby7s.com.
ABU DHABI
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival celebrating the UAE’s cultural inheritance, showcasing traditions and educational workshops. At Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Until December 12. Details at szhf.ae.
15 Years Of Moon Harbour With Matthias Thanzmann, Cassy and Marco Faraone at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, Al Jazira Hotel, Ghantoot. Doors open at 1pm. Free entry, reservations advised at 056-1133400.
Holi Festival of Colours featuring Barrie Birse, Daniel Jamsheed, Taya Kruzz, Katerina, Dion Mavath, Natalie Brogan and Omar Basand, at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club. Doors open at 3pm. Tickets from Dh170. More at facebook.com/ HoliFestivalOfColoursUAE.
DUBAI
Sunstroke does Dirty Disco featuring John Morales and Graeme Park at 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Doors open at 5pm. Free entry. Call 055-5008518.
Christmas tree lighting at Pantry Cafe, Al Wasl Square, 5pm. Call 04-3883868.
Infusion aniversary celebrations featuring Osunlade, supported by James Justin, Reece Brook and Charl Chaka, at The Dek on 8, Media One Hotel. Doors open at 6pm. Free entry. More at facebook.com/HouseofAfrikafans/.
Eden Beach Club first anniversary featuring Guti, H.O.S.H and Steve Rachmand, supported by DJs Kay Tek, Trix and Diamond Setter. Free entry. Call 04-2771477.
National Day edition with DJ Crown Prince, at Amika Dubai, H Hotel. Call 050-6750816.
A Band-erful Christmas 2015 featuring True Faith and Cueshe, at Al Nasr Leisureland Pool Area. Filipino bazaar, pool party and concert. Doors open at 3pm. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets Dh110. Call 04-4573212.
Unity through rhythm, free drumming sessions for all age groups, at Marina Quays (by Monte Carlo), Dubai Marina, 4-8pm, until Sunday. Free. Next round of drumming sessions at Park Island (fountain), from December 11-13.
See the Sunset with Chicane at Zero Gravity, 5pm. Dance after dark with Michael Woods. Free entry for women before midnight, men before 10pm, Dh100 thereafter.
Dastan Ensemble, the Iranian musical group perform traditional Persian music, at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Tickets from Dh150, at platinumlist.ae.
Cle Cabaret Friday, entertainment, acrobatics and magic. At Cle, DIFC. Call 04-3525150.
Eleonora Zouganeli performs at The Music Room, Majestic Hotel. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets from Dh210. Call 04-3598888.
Masters of Dirt, top FMX, BMX, quad, MTB riders and other stunt riders, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets start from Dh100 at mastersofdirt.ae.
National Day celebrations, cultural shows like Al Ayyala and Al Yola and roaming cultural parades, at Global Village, 4pm-1am.
National Day celebrations, toddler town, mini kart circuit, arts and crafts, balloon bending, henna corner and a photo wall. Performances by folklore dancers, drum shows, fairytale shows. Atfaal food truck will be on hand catering to the taste buds especially for kids. At Rimal Area, JBR. From 10am to 10pm, stage shows from 4pm, until tomorrow.
Hip Hop by Nature featuring DJ Bliss, at Movida 2.0, Nassima Royal Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Reservations at 055-1744449.
Fireworks show at The Beach, JBR at 8.30pm. Kids’ play area, 10am-6pm, with face painting, cotton candy artists and artistic National Day kite-making workshops. Laser light shows and LED jugglers from 6-10.30pm. Embassies will host cooking stations and exhibit traditional handicrafts of their countries, 5-10pm. Until tomorrow.
The Middle East Extreme Sports Expo at Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) Dubai, 3-10pm, today and tomorrow. Entry Dh30. Ripe & Craft market at Zabeel Park, 9am-3pm.