Dubai
Riwaaz The Trend
Fashion and lifestyle exhibition by Leela Naresh Vatnani showcasng festive collection of women’s wear, men’s wear, kids clothing, footwear, home decor, Diwali items, jewellery, accessories, gifting items and more. At Hotel Grand Excelsior Bur Dubai, 11am-8pm, free entry. Free pani puri by Chappan Bhog and free masala chai from Cha Cha Chai for all visitors, free popcorn for kids too. Raffle draws, instant prizes and fun activities.
Call 050-6542129
Festive Strokes
An exhibition showcasing a collection of paintings selected for the coming festive season and features the works by talented and upcoming artists Bishwaranjan Bhunia, Sudhip Ranjan Routh, Madhusudan Saha and Dipankar Sikder, covering various genres like abstract, landscape, figurative and more. At Anyahh Art Gallery, Al Wasl Road, Villa No. 2, Umm Suqeim 3. All artworks are on sale.
Call 04-8821054
Bedouin Culture Tour
Learn about Arabian horses with this newly launched twohour culture tour, designed to provide a fun and informative experience of Arabian culture. The tour allows you to get up close and personal with Arabian horses and learn about their role in Bedouin society. Groups will also sit under date palm trees, play local Arabic games, listen to stories that help understand the many uses served to desert dwellers and also sample the flavour of camel milk. At Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. Dh60 per person.
Call 04-3618111
UAE Smile Cookie Campaign
Tim Hortons is inviting residents across the UAE to share a smile with its annual smile cookie campaign, in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation, to support their treatment programme for children. Guests of all Tim Hortons outlets can purchase a chocolate chip smile cookie for Dh7, with all proceeds pledged to providing medical care to children in need. Until Tuesday.
French Cinema
Watch French movies at Alliance Francaise Dubai’s new theatre/ cinema room. This month, biographical drama Barbara, about the French singer who found fame in the 1960s, will be screened on Tuesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 5pm. Admission Dh35 for members and Dh45 for non-members. French with English subtitles. + afdubai.org
Yokozuna Challenge
Sumo Sushi & Bento is calling out foodies and sushi lovers to face the ultimate eating contest, before October 20. The participants will be required to finish a specially made onekilogramme sushi roll within 25 minutes, if you complete the challenge within the roll is free, if you fail pay Dh60. The top five participants will be entered into the Yokozuna Grand
Competition and will compete against each others in the final challenge hosted on October 27. + sumosushibento.com/ yokozuna
Bike Market
Explore the great outdoor’s with cool deals on cycling equipment and accessories for all age groups. The market also features protective gear, including helmets in various sizes and colours, knee pads, lights, seat covers, locks, water bottles, cycling gloves, pumps, customised handle bars and more. At Dragon Mart 2, open from 10am to 10pm, last day.
Urban Poetry
A street art exhibition with pieces on display, merging
abstract thinking, simplistic stereotypes and dark styles, all coming together and focussing on the community feeling of art culture. At Opera Gallery, Gate Village 3, DIFC, until Wednesday. + operagallery.com
Free health screenings
Check out this health awareness campaign, which is offering free cardio-health screenings for women, at City Centre Me’aisem, 10am -10pm, today. Also, at Matajer Al Migrab today from 10am to 10pm.