November Events Calendar

Diaries at the ready... gear up for a month full of art and culture, sport, fashion, films, food and festivals

SUN, 03

See Hunger, an exhibition at Ductac exploring the raw and primitive sensations that surround Hallowe’en. Until November 5.

MON, 04

Kamal Musallam performs Arabic fusion music at The Fridge Concert Series from 8pm, doors open 7.30pm. Tickets Dh50 per person, Dh25 for students, free for under 18s. Log on to thefridgedubai.com

Lumen, Italian painter Antonio Nunziante’s first exhibition in Dubai, in support of Al Noor Centre for children with special needs, at Capital Club, DIFC.

TUE, 05

An Evening with John Cleese at Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Theatre from 7.30pm. Tickets Dh350-450. madinattheatre.com

Dubai International Motor Show at Dubai World Trade Centre until November 9. Tickets Dh55, available at Eppco, Enoc, Zoom outlets. dubaimotorshow.com

Mooovember special by Comedy Dubai featuring Ray Addison, Roger Talty, Robert Hillier, Feyaza Khan, Sheida Ibrahim and Omar Shams, at SoHo Bar & Grill Century Village, Garhood. Entry free. Write to events@ chihospitality.ae

Tickle, Iranian pop artist Morteza Zahedi’s second solo show at XVA Gallery DIFC. Until November 14, then moves to XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, November 17-December 7.

Talk by German artist Carla Mercedes Hihn at Ductac, 7pm.

WED, 06

National Geographic’s Dubai Ultimate Airport screenings at Meydan IMAX from 9am to 8.15pm until November 9. Call 800-IMAX (4629).

The International Coffee & Tea Festival 2013 at Meydan IMAX Gallery until November 8. For more information log on to coffeeteafest.com

Last chance to see Tachi Pintor’s portraits of famous, historical and culturally diverse figures, at Avenue at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. The artist will also be painting live daily from 7-8pm.

THU, 07

Mike Tyson, a two-night stage show by the boxer, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets at tixbox.me

The Million Dollar Art Exhibition at The Raffles Dubai, until November 13. The event also features selected unique pieces by Miraj Islamic Centre.

Dubai Race Nights start the season at Meydan.

At the movies:
The geriatric Hangover, Last Vegas, brings together Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline; Chris Helmsworth and his hammer return in Thor 2; Bea Alonzo and Dingdong Dantes star in She’s The One.

Ladies night at Velocity, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, from 8 to 10pm every Thursday.

Bale Thelipaale a Tulu comedy show at Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School Dubai. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets Dh35-100. Call 055-4849401/055-6232089.

Soshana Forever Austrian painter Soshana’s exhibition at Art Couture, Al Badia Golf Club, InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City until November 30.

BFG & Fever perform as part of adidas’ Unite All Originals campaign at the brand’s Dubai Mall store from 7.30 to 9.30pm.

Last day for entries to Shaikha Manal Young Artist Award 2013 at youngartistaward.ae

FRI, 08

Pink Polo, a polo exhibition game, camel and pony rides, falcon shows, golf lessons, camel polo, photo sessions with polo players, reserved picnic areas and the “Pink Clinic”, with medical experts and free screenings at the mobile mammography unit. At Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, from 2pm. Free entry.

Percussionist Bikram Ghosh at Ductac, 7pm, tickets Dh100, 150 and 200.

Tropfest Arabia short film festival, judged by Egyptian actress Yousra, on Abu Dhabi Corniche. Entry free.

Dubai Wrestling Entertainment with Chris Raaber, the Red Eagle, Kenzo Richards, Joe Doering, Tajiri, Chris Masters and the Arabian Knight, at Hamdan Sports Complex, tickets from Dh50. Call 056-3379386.

Flea Market, Uptown Mirdiff, 2-7pm, entry free.

Fireworks at Emirates Golf Club from 5-8pm.

Unite All Originals hosted by Younique, P7 car park at Media One Hotel, Dubai, with DJs Scratch, BFG and Fever; free entry to those wearing adidas Originals, under 21s until 8pm only.

Lee Burridge spins at Blue Marlin Ibiza. Restaurant open from 1-11pm. Call 056-1133400.

Xtreme Fiestamatic a Filipino rock-fashion-comedy event featuring Rico Blanco, KZ Tandigan, Daniel Matsunaga and Ethel Booba at Dubai Creek Park  Amphitheatre from 8pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets Dh175, Dh250. Call 04-2558092.

The Wiggles perform live at Atlantis Asateer at 10am, 2 and 6pm. Tickets Dh220 and Dh500, one child under two enters complimentary with a paying adult. Also November 9. Log on to atlantisthepalm.com

Plus Minus Sessions featuring Tiefschwarz at Nasimi Beach from 2pm-3am. 2-7pm women enter free, men pay Dh100; 7pm on Dh150 per person. Call 056-7893897/055-2004321.

SAT, 09

This Is Vinyl, event celebrating vinyl music with stalls and live bands outdoors at Ductac’s Piazza, midday-7pm. Entry free. Performers include  Beatbox Ray, The Victims, Parallel Sound System and The Girls.

SUN, 10

Calligraphy workshop by Pakistani artist Bin Qullander at Mussawir Art Gallery, Al Quoz, 10am-1pm. Call 04-3881663.

MON, 11

Golf Day with Peter Alliss, at Emirates Golf Club. Golf, Dh950, dinner, Dh650; both Dh1,600. Call 04-3234100.

TUE, 12

Jewellery Box: Ireland’s Hidden Gems, a photographic exhibition by Daragh Muldowney, at Four Points By Sheraton, Shaikh Zayed Road. Until Januar 31, 2014.

WED, 13

Tango Milonga concert with Olivier Manoury (bandoneon) and Sergio Cruz (piano) blending jazz and tango, 7.30pm at Blue Bar, Novotel World Trade Centre. Dh80 (Alliance Francaise members), Dh100 (non members). Tickets at Alliance Française - Oud Metha

Casa Mia restaurant celebrates its 20th anniversary with guest chef Graziano Prest (who is cooking there from 7-15 November). Dh499 per person; call 04-2170000.

THU, 14

Cinderella, performed by the Moscow City Ballet, at Madinat Theatre, two shows daily until 16th. Tickets Dh350, Dh300 and Dh250; call 04-3666546.

Isabel Marant’s collection for H&M hits stores in the UAE. Get ‘em quick!

At the movies:
Two takes on Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, with Bollywood’s Ram Leela, starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh going head to head with Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth in Hollywood’s latest Romeo and Juliet. For kids, there’s the animated Free Birds.

FRI, 15

Alica Keys, with support from Jason Derulo, at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Tickets from Dh295 at doneevents.com

Sandance with Jamiroquai, Nile Rogers and Rudimental at Atlantis The Palm. Tickets from Dh295

Metal Asylum, The Music Room, Majestic Hotel, Bur Dubai. Entry Dh100. Call 050-7140427.

SAT, 16

Two-day workshop with timelapse photographer Joe Louw at Light House Studio (starts Nov 15). Dh1,500. info@lighthouse.ae

SUN, 17

Head to Global Village. The international showcase is open until March 2014. Entry is Dh15, children free.

MON, 18

Premiere of  Hafez Puppet Opera (until 20th), a Persian puppetry performance, at Ductac, shows at 8pm. Tickets Dh500 at 04-3414777.

TUE, 19

Cabinet of Curiosities, photographs of the UAE by Jaime Puebla, an exhibition running until December 19, at Gulf Photo Plus, Al Serkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai.

WED, 20

Skyview, a four-day public event alongside the Dubai Airshow, with displays on land and in the air, including UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan. From 18-21 November, noon-6pm at Dubai World Central (DWC), Jebel Ali. Flying displays at 2pm daily. Daily tickets Dh60 (adult), Dh30 (children under 12). Visit skyview.aero.

Abu Dhabi Art 2013, November 20-23, at UAE Pavilion and Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District.

THU, 21

Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show at Dubai Creek Marina, until November 24, with fiesta bodega island, family friendly games and competitions and live music. Entry free.

At the movies:
She’s won the games, but the fun is just beginning: Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss Everdeen in Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Those looking for something more grown-up can see Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy in Before Midnight.

FRI, 22

Barasti launches a new night, Sugar Beach, a carnival-style day-and-night party featuring Belleruche, 11am-3am, entertainment from 2pm. Entry free.

Fifth Beat Diabetes walkathon, with free breakfast and blood glucose testing, live music, kid’s zone, Zumba and drumming sessions, area A, Gate 1, Zabeel Park, Dubai, walk starts at 8am. Register at Oasis Centre, Dubai and all Centrepoint, Home Centre, Max, Fitness First and iCare Clinics outlets in the UAE and beatdiabetes.me.

Europe perform at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, with support from UAE bands Ascendant and The Boxtones . Tickets from Dh200 at mpremiere.com.

SAT, 23

Dubai Chamber Orchestra performs Vorisek Symphony in D, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Gluck’s Overture to Orfeo ed Euridice, Mozart Horn Concerto No 3, by soloist Jen Cuthbertson. At Christ Church, Jebel Ali, 8pm.

Auditions for The Wizard Of Oz (also November 22) at Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, seeking UAE-based dancers, singers and actors, open to anyone aged 7-60.

Coutts Polo at the Palace with fashion, food and matches at Emirates Palace. Limited hospitality and general admission; visit citypoloseries.com.

SUN, 24

The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged!) at Madinat Theatre, from November 21-26 (moving to Al Jaheli Theatre, Armed Forces And Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, November 28-29. Tickets Dh160 and Dh200.

MON, 25

Southeast to Armageddon, an exhibition of images from the Middle East chapter of Raja’a Khalid’s ongoing ‘Minor Histories Archive’ project, at The Third Line, until December 5.

TUE, 26

Christmas market, 9am-4pm, at Alliance Française, Oud Metha. Call 050-3803519.

WED, 27

Abu Dhabi Alive, a three-day health event at Zayed Sports City with games, rock climbing, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, health and fitness professionals, medical checks and body composition assessments. Noon-9pm daily; entry free, Dh5 daily for access to bowling centre, tennis courts, beach tennis and rugby field, free to those who register in advance on abudhabialive.ae.

THU, 28

CNCF gala dinner, 7pm, Grand Hyatt, with three course dinner, beverages until midnight, live music and rugby stars. Table bookings only; 10 guests Dh7,500; urbanevents.ae.

Lotus Educational Institute Art Exhibition at Dubai Knowledge Village, with 35 per cent of proceeds going to Rashid Pediatric Therapy Center.

At the movies:
Saif Ali Khan is Bullet Raja, alongside Sonakshi Sinha; 50 years on, revisit the Kennedy Assassination in Parkland; Spike Lee directs Josh Brolin in his remake of modern Korean classic Oldboy.

FRI, 29

Dubai Rugby Sevens Weekend, at the Sevens Stadium, Dubai. Tickets Dh250 in advance (Dh300 on the dooor); two-day tickets Dh400 (Dh500 on the door). At dubairugby7s.com.

Up Close & Personal with Martin Nievera, a two-night show by the Filipino star, 10pm at Boracay Club, Asiana Hotel, Deira. Tickets Dh150 (standing) and Dh250. Call 04-2387777.

SAT, 30

Black Cloth and Bronze, an exhibition by Paul Wadsworth and Karel Zijlstra, at Majlis Gallery, Al Fahedi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai. Call 04-3536233

October Events Calendar UAE

Gear up for a month of art, sport, fashion, films, food and festivals

Diaries at the ready... Gear up for a month full of art and culture, sport, fashion, films, food and festivals.

TUE 1

Abu Dhabi Chocolate Festival, at Marina Mall, until October 7.

6th Arab Bowling Tournament until 8th

Reflets per Pierre Gagnaire opens Terrasse, an outdoor bar, from 6.30pm. Call 04-7011199.

MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show, Expo Centre Sharjah, until Oct 5.

Vibrance fashion exhibition, 11am-8pm at Al Yasat Ballroom, Al Murooj Rotana.

Adventurer Adrian Hayes and Ryan and Sean Penny from The Wellness brothers will give a talk on “The Height of Success”, 7pm at Adventure HQ, Times Square Center.

WED 2

Cinderella on Ice on a custom built 170sqm ice rink at Adnec, until October 5. Shows Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm; Friday, 3pm and 7.30pm; Saturday at 11am and 3:30pm.

Emotional Colors, an exhibition by three Italian artists — Silvana Pasini, Elena Brindani and Elisa Brindani — at Pro Art Gallery, Jumeirah Beach Road, until October 26.

Komedya Nights tour (also October 4-5) Manila standup with Super Tekla, Whacky Kiray and Krissel Valdez, at Rocky’s Cafe, Regent Palace Hotel Dubai.

THU 3

Dubai duo Few As Much perform at the new music night at Qube Sports Bar, Meydan, from 10pm; entry free with drink promotions until 2am; call 04-3813780.

Syrian singer Hussein El Deek and Talal El Daour perform at Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi.

GA.BO.SIA, a solo exhibition by Amartey Golding, until November7, at Tashkeel, Nad Al Sheba 1.

Long’s Bar celebrates its 13th anniversary at Towers Rotana Dubai with drinks specials at Dh13, 8pm-midnight.

Hong Kong day at Mirdif City Centre, a three-day event showcasing the city from 10am-10pm with Kung Fu performances and classes. 

Season VIII with Audiotonic at 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel with DJ Nick Curly, DJ Raxon and resident DJ Tristan Bain. Call 056-6826617.

At the movies: Besharam unites Ranbir Kapoor with his parents Rishi and Neetu on the big screen for the first time.

FRI 4

T-PAIN featuring DJ Artful Dodger at Abu Dhabi’s du Arena.

Rick Ross Live Al Badia Golf Club

Numaish, a fashion exhibition inspired by traditional weaves and textiles, 10am-9pm, at Diamond Ballroom, Address Hotel, Dubai Mall.

Ayushyavar Bolu Kah, a Marathi poetry evening, at Shaikh Rashid Auditorium with Saleel Kulkarni and Sandeep Khare; tickets Dh40-75; call 056-7745786.

Juliana Down perform at Live at Aloft Festival, Aloft Hotel, Abu Dhabi. Tickets Dh50, including two drinks, or Dh399 for a room at the hotel including two tickets; aloftabudhabi.com

House South Brothers at Cavalli Club, mixing  house and electro with live instruments; call: 800 CAVALLI.

SAT 5

Dubai Desert Run

Global Village opens, until March 1 2014

GITEX Shopper 2013, until 12th

Dubai Flea Market, Safa Park Gate 5, 8am-3pm, entry Dh3.

Carré comme un ballon, a clown family show by the Radio Cirque Company at the Alliance Française of Dubai in Oud Metha, 4pm. Dh40 (children), Dh60 (adults), Dh10 more for non-members.

Fashion exhibition by designer Shamaeel at Ensemble, Villa 259, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, from 5-8pm.

Open mic night, new season at B Lounge, Sheraton Abu Dhabi, from 7pm. Call 02-6773333.

SUN 6

Get the kids Halloween-ready with All For Children, H&M’s collection of dress-up pieces for boys and girls with 25 per cent of sales going H&M’s project with UNICEF to promote the rights of children in communities where H&M operates. At Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Deira City Centre and Mirdif from October 3.

MON 7

Out Of Body, an exhibition by Aidan Salakhova, at Cuadro Gallery, DIFC Gate Village, until November 7.

Gallery WARD, with contemporary Egyptian art, opens in Al Quoz, next to The Courtyard, 10am-6pm. Call 04-3883204.

Aara Fashion House exhibition with designs by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Umar Sayeed, Varun Bahl and more, 7.30-10.30pm, at Villa 375A, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1.

TUE 8

The Snail & the Whale, a children’s play at Madinat Jumeirah Theatre, Dh140, shows at 11am, 2pm, Friday and Saturday at 4.30pm, until October 12.

Miley Cyrus releases her latest album, Bangerz.

WED 9

Eid Al Adha exhibition at Adnec, until October 18.

Spirited Hues, an exhibition by M.A Bhatti at Mussawir Art Gallery, until November 11. Open 11am-7pm; call 04-3882663.

THU 10

Vogue Fashion AT Dubai at Dubai Mall

Professionelle Boutique will be popping up with designers present LAYKH, By Malina, Sandra Mansour, Elena Burba and Vanina

Oktoberfest, du Forum, Abu Dhabi, Dh200 including Dh85 food and beverage voucher.

Haveli trunk show, 10am-8pm at Oberoi Hotel, Downtown Dubai with designers such as JJ Valaya, Gaurav Gupta, Azeem Khan and Mandira Wirk (pictured).

Tenor Alessandro Safina performs at Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah; tickets Dhxx

Comedian Jason Byrne’s Special Eye Tour (also October 11), 9pm at Bonnington, Jumeirah Lake Towers; tickets Dh120; call 800McGS (6247).

Celebration of Giuseppe Verdi’s bicentennial at Raffles Dubai, by Emirates Opera Project and Al Sharq Orchestra. From Dh500; call 050-9280085.

At the movies: War Chhod Na Yaar sees Sharman Joshi and Soha Ali Khan try their hand at satire, while the true stories of Diana and Metallica also screen. For kids, it’s Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2.

FRI 11

Bamboo and Rivermaya Live in Dubai

Sandance: The Killers

Dubai Flea Market, Uptown Mirdiff near Spinneys, 2-7pm.

Arab Idol concert at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel with Mohammad Assaf, Farah Yusuf and Ziad Khoury with Faris Karim, 9pm. Tickets, Dhxx, at xx

Omid Djalili, Dubai World Trade Centre, 8pm.

ADCB Zayed Sports City 5 and 10k Run, open to all ages; proceeds go to local charities. Visit premiermarathons.com;

SAT 12

WWE Live Abu Dhabi with Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, The Big Show, The Miz and The Shield, at Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre from Oct 10. Tickets at ticketmaster.ae.

SUN 13

Rocktober week-long rock academy for kids 8-18 at Dubai British School, Springs 3, Emirate Hills, 9am-3pm with live showcase Oct 16 at The Fridge. Dh2,000; email info@rockacademyworldwide.com.

MON 14

Ferrari World is now open on Mondays, for a quieter day to check out the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa.

TUE 15

Fashion Forward: Season 2

KidsFest Abu Dhabi, five-day entertainment festival for parents and children at Zayed Sports City (until October 19). Visit facebook.com/KidsFestUAE.

Fireworks at Um Suqeim 2, Jumeirah, showcasing the Eid in Dubai celebrations, for four days at 9pm.

WED 16

Check out EidFest Abu Dhabi celebrations, which run October 15-17. 19 street performance acts will stage 40-minute shows at Al Ain Mall and Bawadi Mall in Abu Dhabi’s heritage Oasis City, as well as the UAE capital’s Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Mushrif Mall, Dalma Mall, The Galleria at Sowwah Square and on Abu Dhabi Corniche. Call 800 555 for timings.

THU 17

Celebrate World Food Day (October 16) with a cooking class for two at SCAFA, JLT featuring dishes from across the world. Dh500 for two serving sole ceviche (Peru) veal saltimbocca with gnocchi (Italy) and baked cheesecake with strawberry coulis (North America), from 6.45-9.30pm. Call 04-3794044.

Hala Turk performs at Fashion Catwalk, The Dubai Mall, 6-8pm.

Rabeh Saqer performs at Habtoor Grand Hotel, 10pm.

Laugh Dubai Laugh, stand up comedy show with Raju Srivastav, at Crown Plaza Dubai.

At the movies: George Clooney and Sandra Bullock get lost in space together in Gravity; Akshay Kumar turns gangster in action comedy Boss, while Shahid recounts the life of the murdered lawyer who defended those wrongly accused in terrorism-related cases.

FRI 18

Dandiya Raas with Indian music composer and playback singer Aadesh Srivastava and Diwali fair at Wonderland, Oud Mehta, 5pm-2am.

SAT 19

Rihanna Diamonds World Tour

FIFA U17 World Cup UAE kicks off at Al Rashid Stadium (Al Ahli Stadium).

The Bridal Affair with dozens of exhibitors, at Samaya Ballroom, Ritz Carlton DIFC, 10am-9pm with Young Designer Of The Year talent hunt.

SUN 20

See U/C-Under Construction, an exhibition by Michael Bosworth, at Gallery 76 at Dubai International Arts Centre, until November 2. Call 04-3444398.

MON 21

See Emotional Colors, an exhibition by three Italian artists — Silvana Pasini, Elena Brindani and Elisa Brindani — at Pro Art

Gallery, until October 26.

TUE 22

Out Of Body, an exhibition by Aidan Salakhova, at Cuadro Gallery, DIFC Gate Village until November 7.

WED 23

Russell Peters at du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; tickets Dh250-650 at ticketmaster.ae.

Junior Simpson, Jeremy O’Donnell and Simon B Cotter at Punchline Comedy Club, Danat Hotel Al Ain, 9pm. Dh150. Also at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on October 24 and Emirates Golf Club Dubai October 25 (Dh200, inclusive of pub grub food). Tickets at urbanevents.ae.

THU 24

Abu Dhabi Film Festival until November 2

Dubai’s Big Pink Ball, Meydan

Gulf Bike Week at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, until October 26, day pass Dh60; visit gulfbikeweek.com. Performers include Jay Wud, Point of View and Chronicles of Khan.

Studio F re-launch their restaurant and nightclub from 8pm with guest DJs and designers.

Short+Sweet playwrighting weekend with Alex Broun, director of Short+Sweet Festival Dubai on how to write a great ten-minute play. Limited to 15 writers, Dh1,000, (students Dh750). Email abroun@bigpond.net.au

At the movies: Mickey Virus, a comedy about Delhi-based hackers, features Manish Paul, Elli Avram and Varun Badola. Benedict Cumberbach plays Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate.

FRI 25

Jose Carreras and Katherine Jenkins at du Arena

Ladies Day Out at Sky Bubble, Meydan Racecourse until October 27 with model scouting, the Estee Lauder Fashion Stage, Formul’A Hair Academy, Esmod Make-up Academy, DJ lessons and more; tickets, Dh100 (Dh120 on the door), at ladiesdayoutdubai.com.

Open auditions for Beauty and the Beast at Madinat Theatre, for kids 6-16 who can act and dance. Registration starts at 10am.

SAT 26

An Introduction to the International Art Market, a three-day short course by Christie’s Education featuring local artists, curators and gallery owners; US$2,000; email shortcourses@christies.com.

SUN 27

GA.BO.SIA, a solo exhibition by Amartey Golding, until November 7, at Tashkeel, Nad Al Sheba 1.

MON 28

Christian Voigt photography exhibition from Voigt’s journeys through Vietnam, Laos and the UAE. Until November 1 at at Salsali

Private Museum.

TUE 29

Try Balance Cafe’s Grill Festival, daily from October 15-November 15, with platters of meat, seafood and vegetables. There’s a farmers market on October 5.

WED 30

Reflets per Pierre Gagnaire has opened Terrasse, its outdoor restaurant and bar, this month. Open from 6.30pm. Call 04-7011199.

THU 31

It’s Halloween! Party at Al Qasr Hotels’ evening Halloween brunch, 7-11pm with Halloween-inspired food and beverages and fancy dress. Dh575 with beverages, call 04-3666730.

Amr Diab, Elissa and Hussain Al Jassmi perform at the first Yasalam after-race concert, du Arena, Yas Island.

O1NE Yas Island, a new club, has its grand opening weekend until November 3. After that, it will only open every Thursday for up to 1,000 club goers.

15th Women’s Exhibition (until November 3) at Dubai World Trade Center with fashion, jewellery, spas and wellness; email info@thorayagroup.com.

At the movies: Tom Hanks aims for another Oscar in pirate drama 

September events calendar

UAE events calendar: September 2013

Diaries at the ready... Gear up for a month full of art and culture, sport, fashion, films, food and festivals. Here’s tabloid!’s don’t-miss guide to what’s happening in the UAE.

• Image Credit: Gulf News

September 1

Hello Kitty will be out to delight and bring joy to the lives of her little fans at BurJuman until September 4 as part of the  “Summer is Dubai” events. Shows at 6.00pm, 7.15pm and 8.30pm

September 2

Hip Hop Chic Mondays with DJ Bliss, hip-hop beats mixed with Cirque le Soir’s (Fairmont) renowned flair for theatre. Doors open afrom 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.

September 1

Hello Kitty will be out to delight and bring joy to the lives of her little fans at BurJuman until September 4 as part of the  “Summer is Dubai” events. Shows at 6.00pm, 7.15pm and 8.30pm

September 2

Hip Hop Chic Mondays with DJ Bliss, hip-hop beats mixed with Cirque le Soir’s (Fairmont) renowned flair for theatre. Doors open afrom 10.30pm. Call 050-9955400.

September 3

Launch of Sparkle ladies Night with DJ M’Raz from 8pm, at the Thirty 1st, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi.

Opening of Resonating Script, a calligraphy exhibition featuring contemporary artists at Mussawir Art Gallery, Al Quoz 1. Exhibition on until September.

September 4

Movies and Munchies at Desert Palm Resort, screening The Dark Knight Rises. Movies screened poolside at Epicure every Wednesday from 7.30pm, Dh40 gets you a towel, tasty popcorn and a popular movie; additional food and beverages available upon request. Call 04-3238888.

September 5

Back to School, a shopping and entertainment event for children between the ages of four and 14, at the Shaikh Saeed Halls, Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Tickets Dh15, Dh50 for a family ticket and Dh100 for a group of 10.

At the movies it’s the sequel to hit action flick Kick-Ass 2, this time also starring Jim Carrey, Vin Diesel’s sci-fi film Riddick and Jennifer Aniston comedy We’re the Millers. Bollywood film lovers can catch Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra as they try to redefine love in Shuddh Desi Romance.

September 6

90-minute sunset yoga class at Park Hyatt Dubai, 7pm in the waterfront gardens with instructor, Lina Wehbi. Every Friday; Dh100 per session, sx sessions for Dh500; 12 sessions Dh900. Call 04-6021660.

The Raaga Factory, at the Q Underground, Holiday Inn Barsha, a new night featuring The Raaga Rockers, local musicians who fuse global music genres.

September 7

Sukhothai cooking class, learn the art of exotic thai cooking. Spicy chicken salad and roasted duck curry with pineapple at Dh199 inclusive of cooking demo and snacks, 12.30pm, Le Meridien Dubai. Call thai 04-7022455

September 8

Book a 60-minute Classic Shave at Raffles’ Amrita spa (Dh129) and get a free haircut. Shave uses a straight razor and badger hair brush for a close shave.

September 9

Khosh Bosh! Beirut — An Identity Adrift by Hatty Pedder, an exhibition at The Mojo Gallery, Al Serkal, Dubai (until October 31). Open Saturday-Thursday, 10am-7pm.

Hip Hop Chic Monday with Tim Westwood, regarded as an influential figure for hip-hop in Europe performs at Circue Le Soir, Fairmont.

September 10

Passing the Crisis, an exhibition by Rezvan Sadeghzadeh, at Ayyam Gallery, DIFC. 99 Objects Possible to Find on a Cloud, by Nadim Karam, launches at Ayyam Gallery Al Quoz.

Rawiya: She Who Tells a Story, an exhibition (until October 16) by members of the Rawiya photography collective, at Gulf Photo Plus’ gallery at Al Serkal Avenue. Artist talk at 7pm, registr on 04-3808545.

September 12

Punchline Comedy Club Middle East with John Lenahan, Simon Bligh and Fox Klein, at Emirates Golf Club, 7.30pm with dinner; show at 9pm. Dh200 including food. Also at: Abu Dhabi Golf Club (13th, Dh150, not incuding food); Hilton Al Ain (18th; Dh150, set Italian menu additional Dh90);  Jumeirah Creekside Hotel (19th, Dh150, not incuding food); Sharjah Rugby Club (20th Dh150, not incuding food). Tickets at urbanevents.ae.

At the movies: Filipino film Ekstra (The Bit Player), a socio-realist drama-comedy, follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan (Vilma Santos) as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the exploitation of the marginalized labourers like her. Disney film Planes, featuring Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra is out as well as the new Piercy Jackson film Sea of Monsters.

September 13

Big Foam Dance pool party with Greg Stainer, Darko De Jan, Roberto Mermand and S3r-Han at XL Beach Club, 3-8pm. Call 056-6406161.

September 14

Indian Street Food Festival featuring live chaat, pav bhaji and vada pav counters and an a la carte menu of more than 15 popular street food delicacies at Claypot, Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai, until October 12.

September 15

Launch of the Route 66 Sundays, journey along the infamous American route with this Route 66 special.  Feast on chilis from Chicago, frozen custards from Missouri, BBQs from Kansas, Texan burritos, Mexican tortillas, Arizona burgers and Santa Monica steaks, just to name a few.  Available every Sunday from 15th September onwards at Sofitel, Abu Dhabi Corniche.

September 16

Inside Street Football, an exhibition exploring street football from Amsterdam to Riyadh, Dubai to Marseille. All the images were taken by Getty photographers through the lens of the HTC One smartphone. Admission is free. At Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Until September 19.

Photography and production company Wouter Kingma’s solo photography exhibition, marking the launch of their online print store, includes photos and installations at Create!, The Courtyard, Al Quoz, Dubai, until September 30.

September 17

Deepak Chopra, Indian born American physician will deliver ‘The Future of Wellbeing’ seminar at Madinat Arena. Tickets start at Dh150 upto Dh1,000. Call 800 FLASH (35274)

September 18

Opening of The Blind Owl, an exhibition by Pouran Jinchi continuing her investigation into deconstructing calligraphy, at The Third Line Gallery, Al Quoz 3. Exhibition on until October 24. Call 04-3411367.

September 19

Wear What How autumn/winter fashion styling workshops with Kelly Lundberg, at Harvey Nichols – Dubai, at 11.30am, 3.30pm and 7pm. Call 04-4098888 to reserve.

Monte Carlo Beach Club’s Sea Lounge relaunches its ladies night on Saadiyat Island. Ladies receive complimentary drinks throughout the evening while award-winning resident DJ Natalie Brogan spins the tunes. Every Thursday, 4pm-late; selected drinks from 8pm. Men, Dh50 on the door inclusive of two house beverages.

Tom Jones, the Welsh legend returns to du Forum, Yas island. The iconic singer will perfrom a selection of his greatest hits along with material from his last two albums. Tickets start at Dh300 for general admission and Dh450 for the golden circle. Details at thinkflash.ae

At the movies: Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is back in a comedy with Phata Poster Nikhla Hero and that sleeper hit from last year, starring Eli Roth, called Aftershock. For martial arts fans, the third Ong Bak film is out.

September 20

London College of Fashion starts its latest short course series at Vida Hotel, Downtown Dubai, with principles of fashion styling (approx Dh6,000). Also on offer, until end of the month, are luxury fashion brand management, starting your own fashion label and the new handbag design. Book at fashion.arts.ac.uk/short-courses/middle-east

September 21

Puesta Del Sol, with chef Matthew Goodlet cooking Spanish paella live, every Saturday from 4pm. Flamenco performances, dancers and a Spanish guitarist until 7pm, then resident DJ Melohman. Paella dishes from Dh99 per person, at Monte Carlo Beach Club.

SoPritti presents Araaish, a charity fashion exhibition benefitting PRIDE India and Al Manzil School, Sharjah. Celebrity designers include Rimple & Harpreet, Vikram Phadnis, Shehla Khan and Mana Shetty there in person.

September 22

Rodeo Grill launches its Oyster Week promotion, feast on a selection of classic oysters on ice paired with condiments or choose to enjoy the gratin specialties such as Oysters Oysters on braised leeks and potato,  black truffle oil and crispy Panko until September 28, at Al Bustan Rotana Dubai.

September 23

Sofitel French Wine Week in all of its  hotels worldwide. From 23-30 September 2013, the week will be entirely dedicated to French wines in order to celebrate the harvest that traditionally takes place in the northern hemisphere in September, offering a wide range of French wines à la carte, including: Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Languedoc, Loire, Rhône and more.

September 24

Sounds at At.mosphere Lounge, Burj Khalifa with Electric Harpist Harjoot Singh and Violinist Haruka Horii, bringing alternate sets from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. From 7pm to midnight, international DJ Lou Lou brings her signature style of main room house, progressive and tech with a contemporary twist.

September 25

Moscow Grand Circus, featuring hand-picked acts across Russia, be amazed by acrobatic stunts, world-class dancers and mischievous clowns. At Adnec, Abu Dhabi.

September 26

Arthur’s Day celebrations, live music with Top Loader and The Lightning Seeds (unplugged). Doors open at 7pm, concert at 9pm. Tickets Dh70. Call 04-2395000.

At the movies: Justin Timberlake is back in action along with future Batman Ben Affleck in crime drama Runner, Runner. Then there is British science fiction comedy film starring Simon Pegg that everyone’s talking about, called The World’s End. It’s from the same team behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.

September 27

Wedding Fair, brides-to-be can peruse a full spectrum of services including wedding planners, dress designers, florists, event managers, photographers and videographers, hair and make-up specialists, jewellery designers and gift companies, at the Constellation Ballroom, The Address Dubai Marina.

September 28

The DIVAlicious 2013 extravaganza, glitz and glam with fashion week designers at The Godolphin Ballroom at Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, to be held from 10am to 8pm on two days. Call 050-4585265 or log into facebook.com/ddivaliciouss.

September 29

Italian Artisan Cheeses at La Mamma Restaurant, Sheraton Abu Dhabi featuring some of Italy’s superb cheeses, from the Alps to the islands, including sheep, goat and cow cheeses. To complete the tastings, the delicious cheeses will be accompanied by home-made marmalades and confits, paired with matching wines. Call 02-6773333.

September 30

Ikea ladies Morning, women can get together for warm beverages and inspiring ideas from Ikea experts, at the Yas Island store, 10-11am. Details at ikeauae.com.