CATCH the opening performance of Curtains. The Abu Dhabi Choral Group presents the musical-comedy whodunnit that will keep the audience laughing and guessing until the end. Starts at 8pm, Brighton College, from Dh80, near Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, tickets available at Spinneys Khalidiya Video Desk and abudhabichoralgrouptickets@gmail.com
VISIT Al Ain Zoo and check out its Arabian Endangered Species Month, which includes a range of activities that will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the importance of breeding and conservation programmes, which have been adopted by the zoo. Learn about the Arabian sand cat, Arabian leopard, Arabian oryx and the Ghaf tree. From 4pm to 10pm daily, Al Ain, 03 799 2000, www.alainzoo.com
MASTER the art of high-tea etiquette through an afternoon with the etiquette professional Patricia González Cobos at Sultan's Lounge in the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel on The Palm. From 3pm to 6pm, Dh450, including afternoon tea, an etiquette lesson and a refill of tea, reservations at 04 453 0444, jzsrestaurants@jumeirah.com
ATTEND the launch of the capital’s latest nightlife venue as People by Crystal Abu Dhabi opens to bring a lounge atmosphere to a high-energy club. Enjoy house and urban music, burlesque entertainment, cutting-edge technology and contemporary design. From 10pm to 4am, free entry, The Collection, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, reservations preferred at 050 826 9698
ENJOY live art demonstrations, stage performances and an art exhibition comprising quirky pieces of art, furniture, lighting and sculpture at Art Nation, a 10-day event that brings together 100 unconventional artists under one roof. From 4pm, BurJuman, Dubai, 04 352 0222
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Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- 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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Race card
5pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m; 5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m
6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m; 6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m
7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 (PA) 1,400m
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
In numbers: China in Dubai
The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000
Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000
Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent
THE SPECS
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine
Power: 420kW
Torque: 780Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Price: From Dh1,350,000
On sale: Available for preorder now
At a glance
Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year
Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month
Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30
Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse
Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth
Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances
