Register to attend the Wearable Tech Show this weekend, which features the most innovative wearable items from cutting-edge designers and hackers from around the world including Moon Berlin, Pauline Van Dongen, Johannes Schickling and Emanuel JObstl. Saturday 1.30-8pm; Sunday 10am-7pm, Yas Viceroy hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, register at www.wearabletechshowuae.com/book
Attend Rooftop Stand-up Comedy Night. Yalla Laughs presents the headliner Maher Jokah Marwany (pictured), plus the comedians Rushdi Razzak, Tony B Graham, Mo Mirza, Sarah Ghazal, Ray Addison and the MC Jon Boulton. June 11, 8pm, Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Centre, Abu Dhabi, www.yallalaughs.com
Take part in fun and invigorating beach activities and sports to keep fit and healthy, including American Gladiator, tug of war and volleyball at the Al Raha Beach Ultimate Games. Friday, 10am-6pm, free, Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, updates on Instagram @alrahabeachad
Hear the inaugural concert of The Camerata Dubai, a new string orchestra made up of some of the finest musicians in Dubai. The programme will consist of classical music selections by Vivaldi, Mozart, Holst and Jenkins. 7.30pm, suggested donation Dh70, thejamjar, Al Quoz, Dubai, register at www.thejamjardubai.com, 04 341 7303
Make plans to go to Concept 04, where you can purchase homegrown products and gifts from a variety fashion, beauty, interiors businesses, plus enjoy mocktails, canapes and music from a DJ and live entertainment. June 13, noon-8pm, Cle restaurant, DIFC, Dubai, www.amiando.com/concept3
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The specs
Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6
Power: 400hp
Torque: 475Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Price: From Dh215,900
On sale: Now
Citadel: Honey Bunny first episode
Directors: Raj & DK
Stars: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kashvi Majmundar, Kay Kay Menon
Rating: 4/5
The specs
Engine: Dual 180kW and 300kW front and rear motors
Power: 480kW
Torque: 850Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh359,900 ($98,000)
On sale: Now
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
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Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale
Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni
Director: Amith Krishnan
Rating: 3.5/5
The specs: 2018 Genesis G70
Price, base / as tested: Dh155,000 / Dh205,000
Engine: 3.3-litre, turbocharged V6
Gearbox: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 370hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 510Nm @ 1,300rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 10.6L / 100km
If you go:
The flights: Etihad, Emirates, British Airways and Virgin all fly from the UAE to London from Dh2,700 return, including taxes
The tours: The Tour for Muggles usually runs several times a day, lasts about two-and-a-half hours and costs £14 (Dh67)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is on now at the Palace Theatre. Tickets need booking significantly in advance
Entrance to the Harry Potter exhibition at the House of MinaLima is free
The hotel: The grand, 1909-built Strand Palace Hotel is in a handy location near the Theatre District and several of the key Harry Potter filming and inspiration sites. The family rooms are spacious, with sofa beds that can accommodate children, and wooden shutters that keep out the light at night. Rooms cost from £170 (Dh808).
