Ellen Fortini
Book a sightseeing tour with The Yellow Boats and enjoy the night tours in the week leading up to Halloween. The Dubai Night Tour includes Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm and Burj Al Arab. The Abu Dhabi Tour includes Heritage Village, the Corniche, Fisherman's Village, Lulu Island and Emirates Palace Marina. The skipper gives visitors time to take photos and offers interactive commentary. Daily until October 31, from 5.45pm to 6.45pm in Abu Dhabi, Dh200 per adult; Dh150 per child, Emirates Palace Marina; from 6pm to 7.30pm in Dubai, Dh280 per adult; Dh210 per child, Marina Walk, Dubai, 800 892, www.theyellowboats.com
Sign up to take part in the Beat Diabetes Walk. This 3-km event aims to raise awareness about diabetes in the region and includes free blood glucose tests, fitness challenges, Zumba, yoga and dance routines. November 18, gates open at 7am, walk begins at 8am, Dh20 for ages 14 and older; Dh10 for ages 8 to 14; free for ages 7 and under, Zabeel Park, Dubai, register by November 15 at www.beatdiabetes.me
Register to attend The Art of Outer-space in the Information Age, a panel discussion about the philosophical and creative drive behind humankind's desire to travel into space. The panel will be in Arabic with English translation. Wednesday, 5pm to 7pm, free, NYUAD Conference Center, NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at www.nyuad-artgallery.org
See the exhibition Art4Health by UK artist Sharon White, which focuses on art as a form of holistic therapy that can assist in the healing process and bring a sense of balance to people suffering or recovering from an illness. Open all day, The Event Centre, Lobby Level, InterContinental, Dubai, 04 601 0101, www.artcoutureuae.com
Get tickets for Brian Wilson Celebrates Pet Sounds. The Beach Boys member presents the 50th anniversary of the album by performing it in its entirety, along with other top hits. November 3, gates open at 7pm, concert starts at 9pm, from Dh225, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Al Garhoud, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net
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