Thierry Escaich. Zsuzsa Petö / Palace of Arts, Budapest
Thierry Escaich. Zsuzsa Petö / Palace of Arts, Budapest
Thierry Escaich. Zsuzsa Petö / Palace of Arts, Budapest
Thierry Escaich. Zsuzsa Petö / Palace of Arts, Budapest

5 things to do today: Book tickets for a performance by the Orchestre de Paris and see the exhibition The Book (Re-Imagined)


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Book tickets for a classical performance by the Orchestre de Paris led by Paavo Järvi as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival. The programme includes Berlioz's Overture Le Corsaire, Lalo's Cello Concerto and Saint-Saëns's Symphony No 3 (Organ Symphony), featuring virtuoso cellist Xavier Phillips and acclaimed organist Thierry Escaich. Friday, from Dh125, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, www.abudhabifestival.ae

See works by a diverse range of contemporary artists in the exhibition, The Book (Re-Imagined), dedicated to the genre of artists' books, which represent an individual's deeply personal laboratory of interdisciplinary art. Daily until May 15, 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), The Mojo Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 347 7388, www.themojogallery.com

Enjoy a night out at the movies as part of Yas Marina's weekly Classic Movie Night. This week features the Spanish-language film, Alamar, with English subtitles. Tonight, 7.30pm, free, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmarina.ae

Attend NYU Abu Dhabi's The Drama Project open workshop, part of a collaboration with Dubomedy and Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation. The event celebrates the achievements of young children from the Abu Dhabi Center for Autism in an open workshop of the Drama Project. Today, 12pm to 1pm, free, NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Campus, Conference Centre, email nyuad.community.outreach@nyu.edu

Cycle your way to a fitter lifestyle with TrainYas Tuesday open track nights. Bikes rentals are available on site and registration can be done online or once you arrive at the track. Appropriate for all ages and ability levels. The circuit length is 5.55km. If cycling isn't your thing, walkers and runners are also welcome on the track. Every Tuesday, 6pm to 10pm, free, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmarinacircuit.com

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Singham Again

Director: Rohit Shetty

Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone

Rating: 3/5

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UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

The Saudi Cup race card

1 The Jockey Club Local Handicap (TB) 1,800m (Dirt) $500,000

2 The Riyadh Dirt Sprint (TB) 1,200m (D) $1.500,000

3 The 1351 Turf Sprint 1,351m (Turf) $1,000,000

4 The Saudi Derby (TB) 1600m (D) $800,000

5 The Neom Turf Cup (TB) 2,100m (T) $1,000,000

6 The Obaiya Arabian Classic (PB) 2,000m (D) $1,900,000

7 The Red Sea Turf Handicap (TB) 3,000m (T) $2,500,000

8 The Saudi Cup (TB) 1,800m (D) $20,000,000

A Dog's Journey 

Directed by: Gail Mancuso

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin, Kathryn Prescott

3 out of 5 stars

Tonight's Chat on The National

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Tonight’s Chat host Ricardo Karam is a renowned author and broadcaster who has previously interviewed Bill Gates, Carlos Ghosn, Andre Agassi and the late Zaha Hadid, among others.

Intellectually curious and thought-provoking, Tonight’s Chat moves the conversation forward.

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The specs: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Price, base / as tested Dh274,000 (estimate)

Engine 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder

Gearbox  Nine-speed automatic

Power 245hp @ 4,200rpm

Torque 500Nm @ 1,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined 6.4L / 100km