Events season is now in full swing in the UAE, meaning a busy week ahead with lots going on. From firework displays in the capital to new art exhibitions in Dubai, there is plenty to keep your diary full. Plus, with Halloween happening on Thursday, there are dozens of spooky events to keep children and grown ups alike entertained.
Check out our top Halloween picks below, along with other highlights from around the Emirates:
Attend a talk with celebrated author Awais Khan in Dubai
Attend a talk by author Awais Khan at Tania's Teahouse, where he will discuss his novel In the Company of Strangers. Khan will read from his novel and talk about his writing life and journey in publishing, as well as his experiences in Lahore. In his book, Khan tells the story of Pakistan's elite and follows the tale of a character named Mona. The first part of the evening will be an open mic with limited spots.
Monday, October 28, 6pm-9pm, free with registration, Tania’s Teahouse, 779A Jumeirah Road, Dubai, www.eventbrite.com
Learn to mosaic with an Emirati artist in Abu Dhabi
Learn mosaic art with Emirati artist Nasim Al Majid. Create your own mini mural by painting and gluing mosaic pieces into a work of art. Al Majid carefully selects the material for each artwork, taking into consideration shape, size, texture and colour, and in most cases, cuts and shapes the tiles by hand. Materials usually include shells, coral and other found objects.
Monday, October 28, 5pm; Dh250; Cultural Foundation, Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi; www.culturalfoundation.ae
Catch The Unseen exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Visit the touring exhibition The Unseen by Emirati photographer Yousef Al Habshi, which features 27 macro photography images of battle and suspense. See artistic extreme close-ups of tiny subjects – a world not normally visible to humans – that focus on the defence mechanisms of insects. The artist will be on hand to teach masterclasses to beginners and children.
Daily, 9am-8pm, until October 28; Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 657 5800, manaratalsaadiyat.ae
Check out a Swedish romantic horror at this Abu Dhabi screening
Catch a screening of the Swedish romantic horror film Let The Right One In (2008). Directed by Tomas Alfredson, the movie follows the friendship of a bullied 12 year old named Oskar and his new neighbour Eli, who also happens to be a child vampire. The film is based on the bestselling novel of the same name. Entry is free but registration is required.
Monday, October 28, 7.30pm; free with registration; Cinema Space, auditorium, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi; register at cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com
Check out some watercolours from around the world in Dubai
A new group exhibition called The Water that Crosses the Oceans is on at Gallery 76. The show’s journey began in Brazil, before it was taken to India and now the UAE, where more than 100 watercolour artworks from established artists from all over the world are being displayed.
Daily, 9am-4pm, until Tuesday, October 29; free; Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre, Jumeirah; www.artdubai.com
Comedy at Warehouse Four, Dubai
Award-winning Edinburgh Fringe comedy is coming to Dubai on Wednesday, October 30, as Mandy Knight is bringing her critically acclaimed solo show to Warehouse Four. Described by critics as “brutally funny” and “a thoroughly enjoyable hour”, tickets to Knight's show cost Dh95 and are available to over 18s only. The Dark Knight show explores the comedienne’s relationship with dark humour and goes into stories about her difficult past.
Wednesday, October 30, doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm; Warehouse Four, Al Quoz, Dubai; 04 221 2160, www.warehousefour.com
Step out in style at Fashion Forward, Dubai
Fashion Forward has returned for a new season — and it's had a makeover. Dubai's style showcase will bring together shows and presentations from labels including Michael Cinco, Amato and Yousef Al Jasmi, and this year, for the first time ever, you can shop the collections straight from the runway at pop-ups across D3. While certain events are invite only, anyone can register for most of the catwalk displays, so try and secure your place on the front row now.
Wednesday, October 30 to Saturday, November 2; various timings; free to attend, registration required for catwalk shows and presentations; Design Quarters, Dubai Design District, Dubai; www.fashionforward.ae
Explore a world of luxury at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi is hosting the first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury in the Middle East, showcasing about 350 objects from 30 countries spanning several millennia. Fashion, jewellery, visual art, furniture and design will all be on show at 10,000 Years of Luxury, which will also feature iconic designs from couture houses such as Chanel, Christian Dior and Elie Saab. It ultimately explores how luxury has been defined by various cultures, from antiquity to present day.
Wednesday, October 30 to Tuesday, February 18, 2020; free with general museum admission; Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi; louvreabudhabi.ae
Horror quizzes at Publique, Dubai
Alpine-themed eatery Publique Dubai is hosting a month of spooky quizzes. If you know all things It, The Shining and The Exorcist, the first Supernatural night is for you, on Wednesday, October 16. Or head down on Wednesday, October 23 for the Conjuring, Insidious and a The Ring-themed evening. True horror fans should visit on Wednesday, October 30, for the Slasher Hallow's Eve evening; it promises to be a horrifying night, with questions about some of the scariest movies of all time, including Halloween, Saw and Friday the 13th. Quizzes have a minimum spend of Dh100 on food and drinks.
Wednesdays, 8pm-10pm; Dh100 minimum spend; until October 30; Publique Dubai, Souk Madinat Jumeirah; www.publique.ae
See the world’s most expensive guitar in Abu Dhabi
The world's most expensive guitar is on display in Abu Dhabi until Wednesday, October 30. Covered in more than 11,441 diamonds, the $2 million (Dh7.34m) guitar will be on display at the Jewellery and Watch Show (JWS) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Known as the Eden of Coronet, it currently holds the official Guinness World Record for being the world's most valuable guitar.
Daily, 4pm-10pm, until October 30; free entry; Jewellery and Watch Show, Adnec Abu Dhabi; www.jws.ae
Enjoy a screening of classic horror 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', Abu Dhabi
Catch an exclusive screening of Hollywood horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) at Vox Cinemas in Nation Towers. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film's executive producer, the legendary Robert Shaye, which will be moderated by The National's Samia Badih. The event is free, but reservation is required.
Thursday, October 31, doors open at 6pm, film from 7pm; free; Vox Cinemas, Nation Towers, Abu Dhabi; rsvp to bobshaye.event@ imagenation.ae
Party in the Park, Dubai
Get tickets for Party in the Park. The one-day festival will be held at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre and will feature performances from Fatboy Slim, Richard Ashcroft and Lighthouse Family. Headlining DJ Fatboy Slim is expected to play some of his greatest hits such as Right Here, Right Now, Praise You, Sunset (Bird of Prey), The Old Pair of Jeans and Eat, Sleep Rave, Repeat.
Friday, November 1, 2pm to midnight, from Dh250, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net
Watch the fireworks at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's Yas Island will be hosting the Yas Mega Mela Festival between Thursday, October 31 and Saturday, November 2. The festival will pay homage to Indian art, food, music and theatre. Over the course of the weekend, there will be performances by Bollywood artists Kanika Kapoor and Ankit Tiwari, as well as a firework display every day at 9pm.
Thursday, October 31 to Saturday, November 2; 9pm; Dh20, free for children under 16; du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; www.yasmegamela.ae
Have a scary stay aboard the 'QE2' in Dubai
If you are looking for an overnight fright this Halloween, the QE2 in Dubai is offering a Scary Stay Experience for families and couples. The all-inclusive package includes breakfast, a haunted tour of the historic ship and a Halloween-themed brunch. The haunted tour comes in three different scare levels to cater for both children and those looking for a real fright. Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion, while the crew and band will be getting into the full Halloween spirit.
Thursday, October 31 to Friday, November 1; from Dh699 for couples, Dh999 for families; QE2, Port Rashid, Dubai; www.qe2.com/offers
Tackle creepy challenges at TepFactor, Dubai
On Halloween, don a costume and enjoy a 50 per cent discount on TepFactor activities, with the 21-room venue decked out in its creepiest finery. Attempt all 21 challenges and unlock the final chest, all while competing for the mysterious prize up for grabs. And the competition isn't just about your scores in the game, as there will be prizes for the best costumes on the night.
Thursday, October 31, 6pm-11pm; TepFactor Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence; www.tepfactor.ae, 04 398 8438
Saffron's Halloween Brunch, Dubai
Head to a Halloween-themed brunch at Saffron that is strictly for those aged 21 and over. With a zombie-themed bar and decor set to scare, Saffron invites guests to dress up in their most terrifying attire and be prepared to feast on more than 220 dishes. The resident DJ will be spinning spooky tunes and the best male, female and group costumes will win free brunches.
Friday, November 1, 12.30pm-4pm; Dh535, 21 years or older; 04 426 1166, www.atlantisthepalm.com
Take part in the Mercedes-Benz Challenge, Dubai
Register for a spot in the Mercedes-Benz Challenge. Returning for its eighth season, the event features 100 teams made up of two to four people competing in challenges to win the grand prize of a new Mercedes-Benz GLC 200. As part of the full-day event, teams will compete around hotspots in Dubai. Participants must also have a Mercedes-Benz to take part. Rental car company Sixt will be offering special rental rates.
Friday, November 1, 8am-3.30pm; Dh339 per person; Gargash Mercedes-Benz Customer Service Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai; register at www.rushaway.com/gargash
Party on Snoopy Island in Fujairah
Snoopy Island in Fujairah will be the location of a day-to-night beach rave festival, taking place on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2. The Snoopy-Con edition of the legendary beach rave will have a strong environmental message, serving drinks in reusable cups, and will seek to educate people about sustainability. The musical line-up will feature sets from DJs Tennis, Jimi Jules, Caleesi, Hoolz and Mak.
Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2; from Dh160; Sandy Beach Hotel Resorts, Fujairah; www.snoopybeats.com
Check out a new exhibition at Jameel Art Centre, Dubai
Jameel Art Centre’s exhibition Phantom Limb features 13 artists and collectives who explore the link between material culture and our understanding of the world through sculpture, installation, video, photography and 3D rendering. Those taking part include Forensic Architecture, Pio Abad, Akram Zaatari, Kader Attia and Rayyanne Tabet.
Until Saturday, February 15; free, Jameel Arts Centre, Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai; jameelartscentre.org
Take part in Abu Dhabi’s Neon Book Hunt
Join the evening neon book hunt at Umm Al Emarat Park. Using maps, LED neon lights and detection skills, children and their parents have the chance to “hunt” for books dispersed throughout the park. More than 1,000 titles have been planted for children to find and take home. There are also hidden prizes inside the books, including vouchers from restaurants at the park and free entry tickets to Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Daily, 6pm-9pm; Dh10 for entry; Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi; www. ummalemaratpark.ae
Prepare to be scared at Motiongate Dubai’s Fright Nights
Visit Motiongate Dubai for an early Halloween scare as Fright Nights 2 takes over. The theme park will be transformed into a scare zone filled with walking zombies, as well as interactive photo booths. There will also be three different scare zones to walk through: Horrors From the Screen, Into The Deadlands and The Haunting of The Old Graveyard. Children can also get in on the fun as the theme park will be child-friendly from Thursday, October 31 to Friday, November 2. They can enjoy story telling, face painting and trick-or-treating.
Saturdays to Wednesdays, 11am-8am; Thursdays and Fridays, 11am-9pm; until Saturday, November 9; from Dh275, Motiongate Dubai, Dubai Parks & Resorts; www.motiongatedubai.com
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Favourite Hobby: Serving poor people
Favourite Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Favourite food: Fish and vegetables
Favourite place to visit: London
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Starring: Joe Cole, Somluck Kamsing, Panya Yimmumphai
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- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Each player begins with one of the great empires of history, from Julius Caesar's Rome to Ramses of Egypt, spread over Europe and the Middle East.
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As unruled land and soldiers are acquired, players must feed them. When a player comes up against land held by another army, they can choose to battle for supremacy.
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Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged like honeycomb.
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Engine: 5.0-litre V8
Power: 480hp at 7,250rpm
Torque: 566Nm at 4,600rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: L/100km
Price: Dh306,495
On sale: now
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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Abu Al Nasar near Abu Dhabi Mall, for biryani (from Dh12 to Dh20)
Bonna Annee at Navy Gate for Ethiopian food (the Bonna Annee special costs Dh42 and comes with a mix of six house stews – key wet, minchet abesh, kekel, meser be sega, tibs fir fir and shiro).
Al Habasha in Tanker Mai for Ethiopian food (tibs, a hearty stew with meat, is a popular dish; here it costs Dh36.75 for lamb and beef versions)
Himalayan Restaurant in Mussaffa for Nepalese (the momos and chowmein noodles are best-selling items, and go for between Dh14 and Dh20)
Makalu in Mussaffa for Nepalese (get the chicken curry or chicken fry for Dh11)
Al Shaheen Cafeteria near Guardian Towers for a quick morning bite, especially the egg sandwich in paratha (Dh3.50)
Pinky Food Restaurant in Tanker Mai for tilapia
Tasty Zone for Nepalese-style noodles (Dh15)
Ibrahimi for Pakistani food (a quarter chicken tikka with roti costs Dh16)
Infobox
Western Region Asia Cup Qualifier, Al Amerat, Oman
The two finalists advance to the next stage of qualifying, in Malaysia in August
Results
UAE beat Iran by 10 wickets
Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia by eight wickets
Oman beat Bahrain by nine wickets
Qatar beat Maldives by 106 runs
Monday fixtures
UAE v Kuwait, Iran v Saudi Arabia, Oman v Qatar, Maldives v Bahrain
The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
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RESULT
Chelsea 2
Willian 13'
Ross Barkley 64'
Liverpool 0
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League last 16, second leg
Liverpool (0) v Atletico Madrid (1)
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: Thursday, March 12, midnight
Live: On beIN Sports HD
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Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
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Transmission: 8-speed auto
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Key figures in the life of the fort
Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.
Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.
Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.
Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae
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Favourite team: Bayern Munich
Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer
Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates
Match statistics
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Eagles
Try: Bailey
Pen: Carey
Exiles
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Cons: Gerber 7
Pens: Gerber 3
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Tips for entertaining with ease
· Set the table the night before. It’s a small job but it will make you feel more organised once done.
· As the host, your mood sets the tone. If people arrive to find you red-faced and harried, they’re not going to relax until you do. Take a deep breath and try to exude calm energy.
· Guests tend to turn up thirsty. Fill a big jug with iced water and lemon or lime slices and encourage people to help themselves.
· Have some background music on to help create a bit of ambience and fill any initial lulls in conversations.
· The meal certainly doesn’t need to be ready the moment your guests step through the door, but if there’s a nibble or two that can be passed around it will ward off hunger pangs and buy you a bit more time in the kitchen.
· You absolutely don’t have to make every element of the brunch from scratch. Take inspiration from our ideas for ready-made extras and by all means pick up a store-bought dessert.
Tearful appearance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday.
Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow.
She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.
A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.
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Director: Joseph Kosinski
Rating: 4/5
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LA LIGA FIXTURES
Thursday (All UAE kick-off times)
Sevilla v Real Betis (midnight)
Friday
Granada v Real Betis (9.30pm)
Valencia v Levante (midnight)
Saturday
Espanyol v Alaves (4pm)
Celta Vigo v Villarreal (7pm)
Leganes v Real Valladolid (9.30pm)
Mallorca v Barcelona (midnight)
Sunday
Atletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid (4pm)
Real Madrid v Eibar (9.30pm)
Real Sociedad v Osasuna (midnight)
The story in numbers
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This is how many recognised sects Lebanon is home to, along with about four million citizens
450,000
More than this many Palestinian refugees are registered with UNRWA in Lebanon, with about 45 per cent of them living in the country’s 12 refugee camps
1.5 million
There are just under 1 million Syrian refugees registered with the UN, although the government puts the figure upwards of 1.5m
73
The percentage of stateless people in Lebanon, who are not of Palestinian origin, born to a Lebanese mother, according to a 2012-2013 study by human rights organisation Frontiers Ruwad Association
18,000
The number of marriages recorded between Lebanese women and foreigners between the years 1995 and 2008, according to a 2009 study backed by the UN Development Programme
77,400
The number of people believed to be affected by the current nationality law, according to the 2009 UN study
4,926
This is how many Lebanese-Palestinian households there were in Lebanon in 2016, according to a census by the Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue committee
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