what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Vegan Market
Inventive vegan cuisine from the UAE’s organic hotspots, combining a healthy-eating fix with holistic activities like yoga, silent healing and reiki for a reviving and guilt-free day. At The Terrace, Manarat Al Saadiyat, 12-5pm
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Youth Orchestra
A dinner of festive and classical pieces performed by the Abu Dhabi Youth Orchestra, at Larte Manarat Al Saadiyat. Performance from 6.30-7.30pm. Two-course dinner at Dh110 and three-course for Dh150, reservations recommended. Call 02-6575888
Festember
A lifestyle and entertainment festival featuring experiences from all over the globe. The theme focusses around lights, illuminations and inflatables, expect live entertainment, retail and new food and beverage conncepts. Highlights include a the 30 metre long Illusinations tunnel and a smash room. At The Waterfront Park, Louvre Abu Dhabi, 5pm to midnight, until Sunday. Tickets Dh25 for children, Dh75 for adults and Dh125 for family.
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Kids Flea Market
Pre-Christmas shopping at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort. Selling pre-loved baby and kids items providing new parents a platform to sell and buy clothes, toys, equipment, strollers, books and literally anything related to kids at bargain prices. Free activities will keep the kids entertained and make a contribution to the environment by re-using kids’ stuff. From 1-6pm
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Welcome the Christmas spirit with the Hilton Abu Dhabi’s tree lighting ceremony, which will be held today in the lobby, accompanied by a choir, as well as a festive market. The hotel will have a number of stalls set up in the lobby that will offer specials such as whole roast turkey with trimmings, glazed chestnuts and cranberry sauce. Also on offer are festive-shaped chocolate goodies, gingerbread cookies, puddings, cakes, yule logs, truffles and macaroons. From 6pm onwards. Free entry. + hilton.com
Dubai Dubai Muscle Show and Dubai Active Show
Whether you’re a serious athlete, a casual gym-goer or simply a spectator, there’s something for everyone at the fitness exhibitions - Dubai Muscle Show and Dubai Active Show. A ticket will grant you access to 50 group fitness and yoga classes, catch some of the world’s leading athletes in action, get involved in open seminars and panel talks while grabbing free fitness freebies. Tickets start from Dh75. + dubaimuscleshow. com
Modista under 1K
Update your December wardrobe for less with handpicked designers including Bollywood celebrity Gauhar Khan, along with Siddhartha Bansal, Arpita Mehta, Anushree Reddy and Isharya Elan, at Vesimi, Beach Road. Today from noon to 9pm and tomorrow from 10am to 9pm. Free valet.
Lost Frequencies and James Hype
Ritual takes over Zero Gravity, featuring Lost Frequencies, known for their global smash hit Are You With Me and James Hype known for his single More
Than Friends. Free entry before 9pm, free for ladies all night and Dh100 for guys after 9pm. + 0-gravity.ae
Hush Fridays
A night of social partying with DJs Paulo Martinez and Arnav bringing tunes from disco, funk, soul, and techno to enliven jungle vibes. Signature botanical mixes and sharing platters will be on offer, at Flair No. 5, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, from 6pm. Call 04-3722323
Free Awareness Talk
Peek in to your book of life and learn how to manage negative energies, clear past karma, how to attract money and manifest abundance by Neetu Agarwal, at Delta Apartments, Bur Dubai, 4-5pm, today and tomorrow. Registration is must.
Call 054-3699797
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Live
The Qawali singer, currently on a world tour titled Just Qawali, will perform at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Gates open at 7.30pm. Tickets from Dh150.
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‘Magic Phil Lost at Sea’ performance
Head to The Junction, Alserkal Avenue today and tomorrow to catch the children’s show, Magic
Phil Lost at Sea, set aboard a ship called The Jolly Holly, taking the audience on a journey of music. Tickets cost Dh150.
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