See the first film in the Ciné Day La Nouveauté series, a new concept by Alliance Francaise Dubai, which features a relatively new French film each month. 9 mois ferme (9-Month Stretch) is an award-winning 2013 comedy by Albert Dupontel about Ariane Felder (Sandrine Kiberlain), amagistrate who discovers she is pregnant. French with English subtitles. At 8pm, auditorium, Alliance Francaise Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org.
Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Reform Social & Grill by tucking into the favourite British flavours as determined by a Facebook poll – beetroot and goat cheese; English mustard; bacon and chives; or salt and vinegar. The winning flavour will be available tonight alongside special strawberry and blueberry popcorn in the colours of the British flag, for Reform's Cinema Night featuring the Adam Sandler film The Waterboy. 8pm, Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes, Emirates Hills, Dubai, 04 454 2638, www.facebook.com/reformdubai.
Meet the photographers Roland and Sabrina Michaud, who be at the Dubai International Writers' Centre (DIWC) to speak about their life's work and journey, and to sign their latest book, Enchanted Lands. This event is organised by Alliance Francaise Dubai in advance of the opening of the Michauds' exhibition Mirror of the Orient, at The Empty Quarter gallery. From 5.30pm to 7pm, free entry, Dubai International Writers' Centre, House No 290, Al Shindagha Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, 04 355 9844, www.diwc.ae.
Attend the talk Circulating Baraka: Relics as Images Across Eras of Mechanical Reproduction. In many parts of the Islamic world, images of the relic of the Prophet Mohammad's sandal circulate widely, which reinforces rather than diminishes its aura. This lecture by Finbarr Barry Flood will suggest that the advent of modern technologies such as lithography and photography enable its fulfillment. From 6.30pm to 8pm, conference centre, NYU Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island Campus, Abu Dhabi, www.nyuad.nyu.edu.
Sit in on a talk with the Turkish artist Hera Büyüktaşçıyan, whose works are part of the group exhibition 1497. In Balcony Talk, she will depict stories, images and sounds assembled from her ongoing research on balconies as capable of thinking, speaking and of community. At 7pm, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.alserkalaveue.ae/a4space.
listings@thenational.ae
Fanney Khan
Producer: T-Series, Anil Kapoor Productions, ROMP, Prerna Arora
Director: Atul Manjrekar
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Rajkummar Rao, Pihu Sand
Rating: 2/5
THE DETAILS
Director: Milan Jhaveri
Producer: Emmay Entertainment and T-Series
Cast: John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee
Rating: 2/5
The specs
Engine: 1.8-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 190hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 320Nm from 1,800-5,000rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch auto
Fuel consumption: 6.7L/100km
Price: From Dh111,195
On sale: Now
If you go
Flight connections to Ulaanbaatar are available through a variety of hubs, including Seoul and Beijing, with airlines including Mongolian Airlines and Korean Air. While some nationalities, such as Americans, don’t need a tourist visa for Mongolia, others, including UAE citizens, can obtain a visa on arrival, while others including UK citizens, need to obtain a visa in advance. Contact the Mongolian Embassy in the UAE for more information.
Nomadic Road offers expedition-style trips to Mongolia in January and August, and other destinations during most other months. Its nine-day August 2020 Mongolia trip will cost from $5,250 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, two nights’ hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, vehicle rental, fuel, third party vehicle liability insurance, the services of a guide and support team, accommodation, food and entrance fees; nomadicroad.com
A fully guided three-day, two-night itinerary at Three Camel Lodge costs from $2,420 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, accommodation, meals and excursions including the Yol Valley and Flaming Cliffs. A return internal flight from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad costs $300 per person and the flight takes 90 minutes each way; threecamellodge.com
The burning issue
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.
Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on
Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins
Read part one: how cars came to the UAE
A QUIET PLACE
Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou
Director: Michael Sarnoski
Rating: 4/5
