what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Liwa Date Festival
A celebration of the desert fruit and the palm tree that has played a big role in catering to the nutritional and daily life needs of the human communities in the desert. The festival aims to promote the cultivation of the best and finest varieties of dates, and includes competitions, auctions, lectures on raising awareness on the importance of the palm tree, workshops for children, poetry evenings, games and more. At Liwa Oasis, The Empty Quarter, daily 4-10pm, until July 29. + liwadatesfestival.ae
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets
Take advantage of the early bird 20 per cent discount on standard ticket prices for 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which ends on July 31. Superstars P!nk and DJ Calvin Harris are set to entertain race goers with two remaining artists still to be announced. + yasmarinacircuit.com
Al Ain Handicraft Workshops
A series of weekly workshops exploring the history and heritage of traditional Emirati handicrafts at Al Ain Palace Museum. The free weekly workshops are held every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am–12pm and will run until October. Call 03-7517755
Dubai Summer Bazaar
A cultural market that offers a shopping experience that brings different cultures from around the world under one roof. Hosting a wide selection of merchandise, ranging from international handicrafts, apparel, beauty products, perfumes and oudh, home appliances, toys and baby items, accessories featuring local and international foods too and is set to run until September 4, 3-11pm, at Hall 7, Dubai World Trade Centre. + facebook.com/ SummerBazaarDXB
NY NY Sundays
Modern deep house music with old school vocals with DJs Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocateur Dubai, Four Seasons Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. + provocateurdubai.com
Between Crest and Trough: Breathing Silence
Bharat Thakur’s first international solo art exhibition, showcasing 54 of his original paintings, from abstracts to portraits – the artworks offer a wide range of emotions and expressions, each piece is also supported by a poetry penned by the yogi. At the Gallery of Light, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, 10am to 10pm, until Wednesday. + facebook.com/ BharatthakurArt
Almost Home
Amir H Fallah’s exhibition shows a series of the artist’s signature
style landscapes and portraits, referencing floral Persian ornamentation and IranianAmerican immigrants who have not returned to Iran since their departure decades ago. At The Third Line Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1. Until Tuesday. Call 04-3411367
Summer Nights with Live@5
A range of promotions across the collection of fashion retailers, art galleries and dining concepts, from 5-8pm, Sunday to Thursday, at Dubai Design District. Buy-one-get-one-free on select beverages at Chez Charles and Molecule; with Amorino offering buy-one-getone-free on crepes and waffles. Craft Cafe, Frame and Yui, FBMI, Gallery Ward and Closet Case offer discounts on purchases. Free valet parking. +dubai design district. com
The Sale Exhibit
Fashion retailers showcase their best DSS bargains at pop-up stores from Galleries Lafayette, Sketchers, Lacoste, Dune, Athlete’s Co, Iconic, Splash and Marlu, at Star Atrium, The Dubai Mall. Cafe Bateel will also be reenergising shoppers with treats. From 10am to midnight, daily, until next week. + thedubaimall.com