what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Cinemas in the UAE Exhibition Emirati artist and photographer Ammar Al Attar explores the often unknown or overlooked stories of cultural practices around film and cinema-going in the UAE. At The Project Space, NYU Abu Dhabi. Until November 5. Entry is free. + facebook.com/NYUAD
Park Yourself at Warner Bros
It’s time for family fun at Warner Bros World Abu Dubai, with a UAE resident deal — buy a four-person family and friends pass and pay only for three tickets; the fourth member is free. If your group is bigger than four people, purchase extra park entry tickets at a 25 per cent discount. Your ticket also includes access to all rides and attractions and free parking. Offer is only available online. This ticket must be purchased at least one day in advance. Timings 10am until 8pm. + wbworldabudhabi.com
Middle East Games Con
The final day of the Middle East Games Con with a chance to meet celebLucie Pohl, the German-American TV and film actor, who voices Mercy from Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch and Rixxa Fluxflame from World of Warcraft: Battle for
Azeroth. Joining her at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is the Geralt of Rivia, Doug Cockle. The actor-director voices the character from The
Witcher gaming series. Other events include a Cosplay catwalk, gaming workshops, an indie developer showcase, Japanese Anime collectives, product launches, and more. Tickets from Dh115.50. From 1pm until 9pm. + me-gamescon.com
Dubai Boxpark Street Art
I’m Loving Street Art at Boxpark takes place every Friday and Saturday from 6pm until 10pm. Amateur artists of all ages can give their creativity and imagination free reign through dabbling in mosaic art, canvas painting and art installations. Live graffiti sessions, DJ beats, face painting and airbrush tattoo stations for children. Free entry. Until 10 November.
+ boxpark.ae
Oyster pop-up
Marriott International is curating a gastronomic experience in partnership with the Dibba Bay shellfish farm with a pop-up showcasing fresh home-grown oysters from Fujairah. Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai until today, with the next pop-up set for Grosvenor House, Dubai from November 8 to 10.
Call: 04 3994000
Largest Book Sale
The renowned Big Bad Wolf Book Sale continues with more than three million brand-new English and Arabic language books of all genres. The sale is open 24 hours a day, non-stop, at Dubai Studio City, Sound Stage Venue. Until tomorrow. Entry is free.
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Get Shopping
The artisanal marketplace returns in an al fresco setting with 42 stalls offering a mix of wares with a focus on traditional arts and crafts. At The Beach, daily from 10am to midnight, until April 2019. Free entry.
+ thebeach.ae