Jason Carter. Courtesy of The Fridge
Jason Carter. Courtesy of The Fridge
Jason Carter. Courtesy of The Fridge
Jason Carter. Courtesy of The Fridge

5 things to do today: chill with the fridge


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Head to the 14th season of The Fridge Concert Series, where local and international talent unite. Tonight, hear the 18-string flamenco harp guitarist Jason Carter as he performs with the local harpist Teaguen Scott. Doors open at 7.30pm, music from 8pm, Dh50, under 18 free, The Fridge, Al Serkal Avenue, Unit 5, Al Quoz 1, Street 8, Dubai, 04 347 7793, www.thefridgedubai.com

Treat youself to the Calm and Cultured Pamper Box from The Cure Beauty & Wellness Lounge. The surprises inside will inject a little calm into your life, including a 90-minute Thalgo Indoceane Relaxation Ritual, a savoury Mediterranean-inspired body scrub, a 15-minute Indian massage with essential oils, and a Chinese-themed massage and reflexology. Plus, enjoy a CD, essential oil, nail buffer and some chocolates. Dh350, Dubai Media City, 04 391 6485, www.thecure.ae

Dig into traditional German dishes including sausage, sauerkraut, schnitzel and pretzels as the Tavern celebrates Oktoberfest. And if the food's not enough to get you there, there are giveaways, too. Daily until October 15, The Tavern, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Restort, Saturday to Tuesday, noon to 1am, Wednesday to Friday noon to 2.30, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, 02 677 3333, www.sheratonabudhabihotel.com

Escape the city with a two-hour boat cruise around the islands of Abu Dhabi and add in some swimming, snorkelling and dolphin-spotting for up to five people all for Dh800. For more information and bookings, contact Xventures, 055 5404 500, www.x-ventures.ae

Stock up on valuable original art gifts or treat yourself to contemporary art pieces for as low as Dh200 up to Dh5,000 at Art Madness. Daily until October 26, 10am-10pm, Art Couture, Al Badia Golf Course by InterContinental, Dubai, 04 601 0101, www.artcoutureuae.com

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