Plan to attend A Festive Celebration with NSO Brass, Chorus and Orchestra and enjoy a star-lit, open-air event featuring favourite seasonal music and carols with guest artists, including Dave LeMieux and the ensemble More than Music, which bring their own brand of Memphis-style jazz, blues and gospel music to the Christmas season. Friday, 7.30pm, from Dh75, Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, www.timeouttickets.com.
Buy tickets to see a performance by the Russian pianist Vazgen Vartanian as part of the World Classical Music Series. The programme of works will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter, who is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. December 12, doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 8pm, from Dh250, Royal Ballroom, One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net.
Attend Hakayah the Story. In celebration of National Day, the NYU Arts Center will host a celebration of the spoken word, featuring a line-up of performers honouring the holiday through poetry, prose and songs. 7pm, free, East Plaza, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at www.nyuad-artscenter.org.
Register your children between the ages of 7 and 15 for the Kartdrome Camp. Gulf Star Sports offers children go-karting, laser tag, simulators, billiards, video games, team games and competitions. December 20 to 24 and December 27 to 31, 9am to 1pm, from Dh995 per week for early bird; Dh1,150 afterwards, Dubai Autodrome, Dubai, info@gulfstarsports.com, 050 429 4860.
Get tickets to attend the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Top players, including Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, David Ferrer and Milos Raonic, will compete in the championship. December 31 to January 2, from 4pm on Thursday; from 2.30pm on Friday; from 5pm on Saturday, from Dh100 for a one-day ticket, Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, 800 35274, www.ticketmaster.ae.
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