lounge by the pool at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Brazilian Pool Party. Enjoy a buffet with char-grilled Brazilian meat and seafood, salads, sides, sauces and Latin American-inspired desserts, accompanied by upbeat salsa tunes. From 7 to 10pm, Dh175 per person with two drinks included, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. For reservations, call 02 698 8137 or email reservation.table@dusit.com
attend a talk by the former Australian prime minister, John Howard. He will be speaking on current socio-political developments in the Middle East. From 7.30pm, free, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, Sheikh Zayed Hall, Abu Dhabi, www.ecssr.com. Register at confdept@ecssr.com
take the day to shop and check out the Marina Souq. The indoor market will offer brands such as Twins, Judith Hobby Clothing, KeenBags and more. From 8.30am to 2.30pm, Marina Souq, Fishing Harbour, Umm Suqeim 2, main entrance, Dubai, 050 5857 543
sign up for Art & Coffee Morning. The four artists presenting in the exhibition The Artists' Collect: Art from the Mind's Eye will offer an insight into their lives and works. On Saturday, from 11am to 1pm, Dh50, Art Couture, Al Badia Golf Course by InterContinental, Dubai, 04 601 0101, www.artcoutureuae.com
register kids ages 7 to 14 for the Halloween Drama Camp Children, where they can enjoy five days of singing, dancing, acting and spooky games with the Hayley's Comet Theatre Company. From October 26 to 30, from 9am to 3pm, from Dh700, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, 055 104 0538, info@hayleyscomet.com
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