Enjoy the first day of Taste of Abu Dhabi, the debut event of this foodie fest featuring top restaurants from around the capital. Plus, for tonight only, the stars of the Broadway production of Jersey Boys will headline the event with the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Today, gates open from 4pm; show starts at 8pm, from Dh65, du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. www.tasteabudhabi.com
Book your table now to celebrate the opulence of the Roaring Twenties with the Gatsby Soirées at Brasserie Angélique. Enjoy traditional French cuisine and the infectious flair of the Gatsby era in this four-course French dinner accompanied by live jazz piano music and a singer.
Every Friday in November, from Dh300, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, reservations at 02 8115666, JADrestaurants@jumeirah.com
Plan to take part in a treasure hunt followed by a Guy Fawkes bonfire party to support Get them Home (GETH), a charity that financially supports poorer expats in prison when repatriating. There will be music, games, a scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family.
November 7, from 1pm, Dh50 per vehicle for the treasure hunt, free for the bonfire, starting at Tower Links car park, Ras Al Khaimah, 052 989 3273, david_simon_jay@hotmail.co.uk
Have some laughs tonight with the The Laughter Factory, featuring this month's line-up is of top comedians – Nathan Caton, Jimmy McGhie and Glenn Wool.
Today, 9pm, Dh140, ages 21+ only, Movenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, 04 355 1862, www.timeouttickets.com
Check out the Dubai Off-Road and Adventure Show 2014. Test drive four-wheel drives on an off-road track, co-pilot an ATV, watch motocross and quad demos, test drive mountainbikes, fatbikes and road bikes, conquer the climbing wall, try stand-up paddle boarding, climb a rope course and more.
On Thursday, 4 to 11pm, from Dh30, Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Motor City, Dubai, www.ticketmaster.ae
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