What to do in the UAE today
Abu Dhabi Jazz Special
Enjoy two for one on a selection of starters, salads, pizzas, pastas and desserts from the menu, starting from 6pm. House beverages are also included in the deal. Live music with JS Soul duo featuring new vocalist Sheryl Ballester performing a mix of R’n’B, soul, jazz and pop with a twist. At Jazz PizzaExpress, World Trade Centre Mall.
Call 02-4447752
Attend a Forum on Climate Change
A panel discussion on climate change bringing together representatives of international organisations. The debate will focus on on sustainability and the relationship between humans, animals and their territory. At NYU Abu Dhabi Campus, Conference Centre, 3-7pm. Free and open to the public, register to attend.
+ nyuad.nyu.edu
Al Ain Try Your Luck
Play bingo, the game of chance, every Monday with your team and try your luck to win prizes at Paco, Radisson Blu Al Ain. Happy hour everyday from 6-8pm offering 50 per cent off on beverages.
Call 03-7686666
Dubai One for the Boys
Brothaus Bakery Bistro in Steigenberger Hotel, Business Bay, is offering men two-forone on select food and house beverages, every Monday from 6pm. Also, daily happy hours at The Backyard with views of the Dubai sunset, with two-for-one on select house beverages. Call 04-3690000
Hip hop party
Encore party at VII Dubai, Conrad Hotel, with music by DJ Stylez, with the venue transformed into graffiti streets of Brooklyn. Free beverages for ladies arriving before midnight. Call 050-1696777
Tackle and Quiz
Put your willpower to test by
tackling a 1.5kg bucket of hot and spicy chicken wings, as well as a litre and a half of brews in less than 15 minutes, and it’s free. DJ Josh Anderson is also on hand to ask you the not-sodifficult questions in the quiz from 8pm. If you get tackled to the ground by the wings you pay Dh149. Every Monday at Nezesaussi Grill Dubai Marina Call 04-8883444
Love at First Bite
Doors Freestyle Grill, the new fine-dining restaurant at Al Seef Dubai has launched an unusual offering – beef sushi, served with sides and enhanced with Tulum cheese, pistachio and toasted sesame seeds. Open daily from 1pm to 1am. Call 050-7000375
Pamper and treat yourself
City Centre Mirdif’s Monday Sobhiya, a feel-good campaign designed to pamper women. Only on Mondays, from 10am to 3pm, ladies are invited to take advantage of this experience, which includes discounts and fashion and beauty giveaways. The first 50 ladies who shop for Dh500 instantly win Dh100 and a two-hour pass to Little Explorers for kids.
Ras Al Khaimah Take part in a Half Marathon
The 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon takes place at Al Marjan Island on February 8. Professional athletes, running enthusiast and amatures are invited to take part. In addition to the usual individual categories and relay team challenges (teams of four), the 2019 edition will introduce a new category, the Mini marathon, aimed at families and younger runners, featuring a 2.3km run for 7-12 year-olds and a 5km teens dash for 11-17 year olds. Furthermore, a race created to engage the whole family, where ‘dads and daughters’ and ‘moms and sons’
can form teams of two to run the 2.3km distance together. + rakmarathon.org
Awafi Heritage Festival
Celebrate the ethnic and cultural heritage of Ras Al Khaimah, featuring displays and activations for the whole family to enjoy. From arts and crafts to children’s activities, live entertainment and a traditional market place, festival goers will be able to immerse themselves in the local culture and experience it first-hand. At Al Qawasim Corniche. Free entry. Monday to Saturday 4-10pm and Thursday and Friday 4pm to midnight, until March 2019.
+ visitabudhabi.ae