Dubai
Helter Skelter
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Mistajam headlines the night at Zero Gravity, supported by the resident DJs. Free entry before 9pm, Dh100 thereafter, ladies enter free all evening. All inclusive brunch option from 8pm to midnight at Dh275 for ladies and Dh325 for men. Call 04-3990009
Navratri Utsav
Two nights of music, entertainment, dandiya and garba dancing, with Bollywood personalities. Music by Anita Sharma and Rockers. At Gate 3, Zabeel Park Dubai, 7pm. Tickets Dh20 for children below 10 years and Dh35 for adults. Call 050-6549100
Free Health Screenings
Health awareness campaign offering free cardio-health screenings for women, at City Centre Me’aisem, 10am -10pm, until Saturday. Also, at Matajer Al Migrab from 10am to 10pm today and Saturday and Friday from 2-10pm.
Gordon Ramsay Ultimate Fit Food
Fit Thursday evening hosted by Chef Gordon Ramsay in celebration of his new cookbook Gordon Ramsay Ultimate Fit Food. Be the first to try Gordon’s ‘fit food’ inspired menu and recipes with a special four course meal. At Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Atlantis, The Palm, 7pm. Dh295 includes a signature beverage on arrival, followed by a four-course set menu, complete with a live busker, singing British music from the the 80s to present day. Call 04-4261110
Ghost the Musical
A fantasy story about Sam who is trapped as a ghost trying to communicate with his girlfriend Molly through a psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer, at Dubai Opera. Tickets from Dh250, shows until Saturday. + dubaiopera.com
The Laughter Factory
Mick Ferry, Christian SchulteLoh and Paul Tonkinson (pictured) are in town to tickle your funny bone. Today and tomorrow at Movenpick JBR, Dubai, at 9pm. Tickets Dh150 or Dh300 with pre-show buffet. + thelaughterfactory. com
Style Station
The Outlet Village has launched a Style Station, an interactive venue that hosts weekends of fashion, beauty, interior design, food, fitness and health workshops and masterclasses. Located at Piazza del Popolo, it will offer shoppers a virtual style pod, a stylised display at the fashion incubator section and a creative crafts area for children.
Glam up for a Cause
Pink Caravan is promoting breast cancer awareness and treatment through the beauty themed campaign, helping spread awareness about the importance of self-examination and dispel myths associated with breast cancer. To receive free pampering from beauty and cosmetics brands, simply donate Dh30 towards building awareness, at Ibn Battuta Mall. All proceeds will go directly to the charity initiative. + ibnbattutamall.com
Disturbing Dubai
White Dubai will be taken over by British rapper Tinie Tempah’s brand #disturbingdubai. Every Thursday, women have an open bar until midnight. At Meydan Racecourse, from 11pm. Call 050-4430933