what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Bollywood at Ferrari World
The Diwali celebrations continue, featuring parades and a mix of colourful shows, roaming entertainment including drummers and traditional Indian cycle rickshaws, alongside musical acts. Children activities include paper shape-making, decoration, lantern making, flower decoration and lamp painting. At Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Open between 11am and 8pm throughout the festival, until November 17. Single entry tickets start at Dh295.
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Taco Tuesday and Pub Quiz
A night out for brainiacs and general knowledge buffs, hosted by quizmaster Darryl Rees. The test of wit begins at 8pm and there are lots of prizes up for grabs. Two-for-one specials on taco platters and paired Mexican beverages, Every Tuesday, at Stars ‘N’ Bars, Yas Marina.
Call 02-5650101
Book a Brunch Experience over the Race Track
Brunch experience over the F1 Abu Dhabi weekend, catch the action from the heart of the circuit with food, unlimited beverages and a panoramic view of almost 360 degrees of the circuit, at Empire Yas Island. International DJs will keep up the atmosphere. Seven hour experience from 1-8pm, packages from Dh399 on Friday, and Saturday; from Dh999 on Sunday with a free concert ticket included on each day. Call 050-5015052.
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Sips in the City
Ladies get unlimited select beverages from 7-10pm for Dh100 or Dh130 to include premium beverages plus 30 per cent off snacks and sharing menu. At Velocity, Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi. Call 02-3047777.
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Dubai The Showroom
A pop-up curated by Share This Space, celebrating Dubai-based fashion brands – House of Savoi, Three Fifty Nine, Savanna Creations and Maison Nabooda – at a pop-up in Studio 8, The Dubai Mall, until December 9. The brands cater to the working women and are a fit for the professional environment, taking boardroom staples and giving it their signature spin.
Aperitivo Night
A monthly night at Italian restaurant Luigia, bringing the Milanese tradition to Dubai, while savouring beverages and Italian bites, from 7-9pm, priced at Dh120 per person, a crafted beverage included. Call 04-3496950. + luigia.ae
Le Mardi C’est Permis: Hommage A Claude Francois
Special edition to pay homage to French pop singer known as the French equivalent of The Beatles, Claude Francois. Live performance by Flo Mallet, who participated on the French edition of The Voice. Groove along to songs like Comme D’habitude, Alexandrie Alexandra and Cette Annee La. At Bistrot Bagatelle, The Fairmont Hotel.
Call 04-3545035
When the West Meets the Middle East
Painting exhibition by French artist Ariane Konstantinovskaia, showcasing artworks on the theme of ‘mixing of cultures’, at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha, until November 22. Free entry.
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Bottomless Tuesdays
Gentlemen’s day to enjoy a beverage offer at the Observatory Bar & Grill, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel. Dh120 per person for two hours of free flowing select beverages and 25 per cent discount on bar bites. Call 04-3194000.
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