China Film Week Begins
The second China Film Week kicks off today at Roxy Cinemas, City Walk and The Beach. China’s biggest movie stars and directors will attend tonight’s opening night event. Director Zhang Jizhong will be attending, along with actor-director Chen Jianbin. Other stars include Zhang Lanxin, Clara Lee and He Hongshan. The premiere of The Captain (pictured), the film adaption of the Sichuan Airlines forced landing in 2018, will be screened tonight at 6.30pm, City Walk. Also, 10 popular Chinese blockbusters will be screened throughout the week. Details online. + theroxycinemas.com
World Heart Day
The Galleria Al Maryah Island and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have joined forces to celebrate World Heart Day today. Visitors to The Galleria can receive complimentary clinical and non-clinical health screenings until tomorrow. Physicians will conduct the screenings, including a Body Mass Index (BMI) report, blood sugar and blood pressure check to help assess the risk of heart disease. Participants will also receive a heart-shaped lock that can be customised with a personal design. From 10am onwards.
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Free Coffee
Stop by Counter Culture Cafe to celebrate International Coffee Day until Tuesday. Today and tomorrow, buy one coffee and get one free. On Tuesday, grab your fee cuppa between 11am to 11pm. Also, if your favourite game is on the telly, grab deals on bar bites and beverages as well. At Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites.
Call 04-3194000
Get Fit
Fitness First is hosting outdoor fitness workshops at the Green Park area at Bay Avenue Business Bay. Today, at 6pm, sign up for the ‘Run and Functional Training’ session which involves full body-weight training on all muscles to maximise physical form and improve daily performance. This is followed by a 7pm ‘CORB’ session, a core and back workout which activates a variety of muscle groups. Registration is required.
Call 04-2328002
Bavarian Feast
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre has undergone a Bavarian makeover and is hosting its first-ever Oktoberfest, until Wednesday. Think merriment and themed food stations, a dedicated team of chefs will transform the piazza area into a buffet-style fiesta with a selection of German dishes. Music by The X Groove band. Packages from Dh239 for adults and Dh115 for kids.
Call 04-2170000
Pizza Time for Kids
Not sure what to do with the kids? Head to Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club where little ones can create their own masterpiece margheritas or pizza Picassos as they design their own version of Italy’s favourite. Children are given their own chef’s hat and apron. For Dh50, children also get ice cream and a soft drink or juice. + dubaigolf.com
La Perle Offer
Families and groups of four to 10 people can witness the aqua show with a special package, including gold tickets, food and beverages, for Dh299 per person, until tomorrow. The Saudi National Day offer is available online.
+ laperle.com