TOP 10
Your essential guide to what's on in the Emirates
ABU DHABI & DUBAI FREE BURGERS
Children younger than age 12 are invited to Bareburger dressed in costume for Halloween to enjoy a complimentary organic meal of a burger or chicken and sides.
▶ Today, 10am to 7pm, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi; La Mer, Dubai; Festival City, Dubai; City Walk, Dubai, www.bareburger.com
DUBAI MAKE A SPLASH
Laguna Waterpark is offering UAE residents an exclusive three-month season pass that gets them unlimited entry, discounts on food and beverages as well as retail, plus 20 per cent off at other Meraas attractions such as The Green Planet, Hub Zero, Mattel Play! Town and SplashPad. The waterpark has slides, a WaveOz 180 FlowRider, a lazy river, kids’ zone, an infinity pool, swim-up juice bar and more for the whole family.
▶ Offer valid from tomorrow until January 31, from Dh199, open daily from 10am to 8pm, Saturdays to Wednesdays; 10am to 10pm on Thursdays and Fridays, Laguna Waterpark, La Mer, Dubai, 800 637227, www.lagunawaterpark.com
ABU DHABI DAY OF THE DEAD
The Mexican Embassy presents a Day of the Dead art installation at the Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The traditional holiday in Mexico honours deceased loved ones, as families and friends visit graves with offerings such as sugar skulls, marigolds, the favourite foods and beverages of the departed and possessions of the dead. The exhibition features these offerings, as well as more information on the festival.
▶ Daily until Sunday, 10am to 4pm, free with registration, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island,
Abu Dhabi, register at comunidadeau@sre.gob.mx
DUBAI LAUGH ALONG
Comedy Night in association with Arts
Canteen’s Arabs Are Not Funny is back with a new line-up of comedians with Arab roots, including Nabil Abdulrashid, Maria Shehata and Fatiha El Ghorri, as well as host Omar Hamdi. The show may contain mature content and is recommended for ages 14 and older.
▶ Tomorrow, 8pm, from Dh95, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com
DUBAI MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS GETS A SPOOKY MAKEOVER
Museum of Illusions Dubai has dressed itself up in Halloween-themed exhibits and spooky props for even more Instagram-worthy shots. Book online for special discounts and enjoy all the exhibits based on science, mathematics, biology and psychology through illusions, games and puzzles. Book online in advance from now until Saturday, and get a 10 per cent discount.
▶ Daily until Saturday, 10am to 10pm, today; 10am to midnight, Thursday to Saturday, from Dh80, Museum of Illusions Dubai, Al Seef, Dubai Creek, Dubai, 04 357 3999, museumofillusions.ae
ABU DHABI CREEPY CARNIVAL
The Village at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi is hosting a Halloween party in the eerie garden featuring themed beverages, a costume contest to win a Dh500 voucher and the chance to dance the night away among monsters, wizards and mummies, to
live music from the Once Duo, all night long.
▶ Today, from 7pm, The Village at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, 02 644 6666, www. thevillageatlemeridienabudhabi.com
ABU DHABI MEMORIES OF ZAYED
Celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day next month
at the show This Is Zayed.
This Is the UAE. Experience an immersive programme of live performances and digital art. See a variety of visual light effects, inspirational readings and futuristic visual art in this culmination of a year-long expression of love and appreciation for the UAE’s Founding Father’s wisdom, respect and devotion to human development.
▶ December 2, 3pm, from Dh60, Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, 800 86823, www.uaenationalday.ae
ABU DHABI ABSTRACT ART
N2N Gallery presents the exhibition Rhapsody, a display of works by artist Noura Ali Al Ramahi, who was born in Lebanon and lives in Abu Dhabi. Her Abstract Expressionist works, inspired by human stories, use multimedia, specifically acrylic, paste and wood, as well as metal shot with 9mm bullets Al Ramahi fires herself. The images combine human figures and nature, including corals.
▶ Runs until November 8, 10am to 10pm, Sundays to Thursdays; 2pm to 9pm on Saturdays (closed Fridays), N2N Gallery, Costa Coffee entrance, Al Ain Tower, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, www.n2nartgallery.com
DUBAI SEASIDE SCREENING
Azure Beach presents Seanema Nights, which brings the joy of movies, sea side, with food and drinks packages, an a la carte menu, and popular films shown outdoors on the lawn. Tonight, see Raiders of the Lost Ark, starring Harrison Ford.
▶ Today, arrive at 8.30pm, show starts at 9pm, from Dh50 for walk-ins, from Dh95 for non-hotel guests for choice of soft drink, hot dog or fries and popcorn, Azure Beach, Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR, Dubai, 052 777 9472, info@azure-beach.com
ABU DHABI LOCAL LANDSCAPE
Alliance Francaise Abu Dhabi and Reflections Art Gallery present the exhibition Perspectives on the UAE, featuring artworks by four artists – Nada Al Ameri, Maha Al Sayari, Adeline Gelinat and Nirina Ralantoaritsimba. Their work aims to strengthen the cultural dialogue between the UAE and France. See a series of images that invite an exchange of viewpoints on the UAE.
▶ Today and tomorrow, 9am to 8pm, Alliance Francaise Abu Dhabi, near the Irish Embassy, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, 02 612 2900, www.afabudhabi.org