Abu Dhabi
Exhibition
See Words Are Rain That Grow Flowers II, a group calligraphy exhibition by contemporary artists in the classical Arabic art form. The exhibition features a variety of styles, techniques and media, including avant-garde geometric abstraction and calligraphy-based sculptures. The symbols bring a deep intellectual message and also include texts from poetry and literature. Pictured: Dialogue 2 by Wissam Shawkat
Daily until October 27, 10am to 9pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Bateen Area, Street 4, Villa 4/2, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 1229, www.etihadmodernart.com
Nationwide
New movie
Personal Shopper stars Kristen Stewart as Maureen, an American who works in Paris for a celebrity, travelling to cities across Europe to buy clothes and accessories. Following the recent death of her twin brother Lewis, Maureen still feels a strong connection with him and hopes for a sign from the other side. Then she starts to experience a presence and her life changes, as well as the lives of those around her. Thriller, also starring Lars Eidinger, Sigrid Bouaziz and Nora von Waldstätten.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE (15+)
Abu Dhabi
Film screening
Catch a screening of the film Point of No Return, a documentary on the round-the-world flight by fuel-free aircraft Solar Impulse 2, which started and finished its journey in Abu Dhabi. The first solar-powered flight around the world is shown from the perspective of the pilots who achieved the seemingly impossible. The screening will include a talk by guest speakers, co-pilot Thierry Plojoux and former crew member Hassan Al Redaini.
Tonight, 7pm, free with registration, Cinema Space, auditorium, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com
Abu Dhabi
Comedy show
Beat the mid-week blues with stand-up comedy from the Yalla Laughs gang at a new venue, Yas Links Golf Club. Performers include Jon Boulton, Colin Armstrong and headliner Simeon Goodson. A pre-show buffet of English food specialities is available at 6.30pm, from Dh99.
Tonight, from 8pm, free entry, 21+, Yas Links Golf Club, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yallalaughs.com
Dubai
Concert
Party in the Park returns to Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, with headliner former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. The Britpop star will perform tracks from his new album As You Were plus Oasis classics. Hits include Wonderwall, Don't Look Back In Anger and Supersonic. Electronica band The Chemical Brothers (Galvanize, Hey Boy Hey Girl, Block Rockin' Beats) will also perform. The event will have market stalls, food trucks and more.
November 10, from 2pm, from Dh295, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net
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Abu Dhabi
Afternoon tea
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, where for the month of October, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Farah, the paediatric programme of Al Jalila Foundation, which funds children’s medical treatment in the UAE. The special menu includes sandwiches and savouries, freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and preserves, fine cakes and pastries, including a French vanilla pavlova.
Daily until October 31, 2pm to 6pm, from Dh160, The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, reservations.saadiyat@stregis.com
Dubai
Exhibition
Net Worth is a joint exhibition at XVA Gallery. In That Obscure Object - Redefined by Arezu, the audience experiences expressions of frustration and defiance by the artist, through her attempt to redefine the meaning of "object" in reference to the female form, using the media of collage. My Magical Garden by Sarvenaz Farsian is a series of abstract works on paper – net-like creations achieved through meticulous pen work and intricate cut-outs, reflecting the instinct and passion of the artist.
Daily until October 24, 10am to 6pm, XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 04 353 5383, www.xvagallery.com
Dubai
Performance
Get tickets to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. H2 Productions presents a musical of the classic fairy tale, performed by UK-based professional actors and a juvenile chorus of UAE-based singers, for a festive event combining comedy, music, dance and colourful costumes.
December 20 to 29, from Dh85 for early-bird tickets until September 30, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org
Dubai
Waterpark offer
Enjoy a ladies’ day out at Splash ‘n’ Party where you and your children can take part in a variety of water-based activities including a splash-pad area with slides. An all-female staff will ensure the privacy of guests. There are also arts and crafts activities and a juice bar with snacks and light bites.
Tuesdays, 9am to 9pm, Dh100 for one child accompanied by one adult, Splash ‘n’ Party, Villa 1, Street 8A, Al Safa 2, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, 04 388 3008, info@splashnparty.ae
Dubai
Kids’ fun
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo offers unlimited weekday access for children under three plus a parent or guardian with its Baby Aquarist pass. Kids can get up-close with the animals in meet-and-greets, storytelling, scavenger hunts and arts and crafts, plus a Toddler Touch Pool, where they can learn about sea life.
Offer valid weekdays until October 26, 10am to 1pm for Toddler Touch Pool and activities; 10am to midnight for unlimited access, Dh100 per adult and child under three, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, 04 448 5200, www.thedubaiaquarium.com
