This week's mix of events is suited to those looking to try something new – from watching a global surfing competition in Abu Dhabi to embarking on a culinary journey across South Korea via a tasting menu in Dubai.
Here, The National rounds up seven things to do around the Emirates, from September 23 to September 29.
Monday, September 23
Tonkio Inkarami, a popular and patented hair treatment from Japan, is now available in the UAE at Bedashing Beauty Lounge.
The four-step salon-grade treatment, which takes between 60 and 90 minutes, offers a total hair makeover for damaged and chemically treated hair, using Japanese products. The treatment is popular among celebrities and in countries such as Malaysia and Singapore and is available in all 23 branches of the salon across the Emirates.
Various locations and timings; from Dh550 to Dh750 depending on hair type and length; 050 443 0340
Tuesday, September 24
ICD Brookfield Place in the DIFC is hosting a week-long Dinner Club, complete with curated menus, live entertainment and culinary sessions such as a ceviche masterclass (Dh150) on Tuesday and a workshop all about sauces (Dh250) on Wednesday.
Three-course set menus are on offer at Josette, La Nina, Lulu & the Beanstalk and The Guild, with vegan options available for every course and menu. Some of the dishes include crevettes grillees with garlic and red chilli at Josette, taco de camaron with prawns and habanero aioli at La Nina and mushroom risotto at The Guild.
Daily, 5.30pm-8pm; until September 29; from Dh150; the DIFC; 04 395 1300
Wednesday, September 25
Get a taste of South Korean cuisine at Alba Restaurant, which is hosting an eight-course tasting menu highlighting the Asian country's culinary culture.
The meal starts with a mandarin tart, inspired by Jeju Island and features its native Hallabong orange. The dish also includes uni, caviar and Jeju citrus salt. A kimchi hand roll comes next, followed by ginseng chicken soup and shin ramyeon.
Sweet prawn from Dokdo Island is also on the cards, as well as grilled eel from Jeobuk. The savoury part of the meal ends with galbi from Suwon, before moving on to desserts such as sweet rice cake, fish-shaped taiyaki bread with red bean paste and cold cinnamon soup.
The tasting menu is available on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Guests need to book 24 hours in advance.
Wednesday, from 8pm; Dh900 per person; Dubai Opera Plaza; 058 147 9888
Thursday, September 26
Comic book fans can visit MAS Terrace at Manarat Al Saadiyat where an exhibition featuring the works of 21 Emirati artists is on display. The show is focused on championing Emirati comics and illustrations that reflect local culture with characters and landscapes unique to the region A series of talks and workshops are also on the cards.
Daily, 10am-8pm; until October 12; free; Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi; 02 657 5800
Friday, September 27
Surf Abu Dhabi will host some of the world's top longboard surfers for the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic this weekend. The three-day event, where 48 male and female elite surfers will battle for crucial points in the race for the world title, is free to enter for all spectators.
The Longboard Tour culminates in the Longboard Championship final in El Salvador, where the World Champions will be crowned in October.
Surf Abu Dhabi features the world's longest ride and largest barrel wave and is tailored for all skill levels. Surfing aside, visitors can also enjoy the fan area with food trucks, a rooftop bar as well as a merchandise store with T-shirts, caps and other memorabilia signed by the competing professional athletes.
Friday to Sunday, 2pm-8pm; free, but registration required; Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Saturday, September 28
Chess enthusiasts can head to Times Square Centre on Saturday where a rapid chess competition will take place. Chess Lab, a chess coaching centre in Dubai, is hosting the event, which is open for both seasoned professionals and players who are just learning the ropes.
The event is for under-18s, while an open rapid chess tournament will take place on Sunday.
Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-10pm; free, but registration is required to participate; Times Square Centre, Dubai; 04 344 7474
Sunday, September 29
The Not Just for Vegans Market at Zabeel House The Greens will return this weekend. Pegged as the UAE's first vegan market with a focus on eco-friendly products, the one-day affair will feature a range of sustainably produced goods, from handbags and clothes to skincare and food.
Workshops and talks will be hosted on-site, including an expert-led talk on ways to be kinder to the environment. A curated vegan menu from Lah and Social Company will be served, while children can take part in customised activities.
Sunday, noon-6pm; free; Zabeel House The Greens; 04 519 1111
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The End of Loneliness
Benedict Wells
Translated from the German by Charlotte Collins
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Price, base: From Dh57,000
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Transmission: Continuously variable transmission
Power: 118hp @ 6,600rpm
Torque: 146Nm @ 4,600rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 5.8L / 100km
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The biog
Favourite hobby: taking his rescue dog, Sally, for long walks.
Favourite book: anything by Stephen King, although he said the films rarely match the quality of the books
Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption stands out as his favourite movie, a classic King novella
Favourite music: “I have a wide and varied music taste, so it would be unfair to pick a single song from blues to rock as a favourite"
Results
International 4, United States 1
Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods (US) beat Marc Leishman and Joaquin Niemann (International) 4 and 3.
Adam Hadwin and Sungjae Im (International) beat Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay (US) 2 up.
Adam Scott and Byeong Hun An (International) beat Bryson DeChambeau and Tony Finau (US) 2 and 1.
Hideki Matsuyama and C.T. Pan (International) beat Webb Simpson and Patrick Reed (US) 1 up.
Abraham Ancer and Louis Oosthuizen (International) beat Dustin Johnson and Gary Woodland (US) 4 and 3.
Graduated from the American University of Sharjah
She is the eldest of three brothers and two sisters
Has helped solve 15 cases of electric shocks
Enjoys travelling, reading and horse riding
PAST 10 BRITISH GRAND PRIX WINNERS
2016 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2015 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2014 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2013 - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes-GP)
2012 - Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing)
2011 - Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
2010 - Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing)
2009 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
2008 - Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2007 - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
The biog
Favourite car: Ferrari
Likes the colour: Black
Best movie: Avatar
Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in media production from the Higher Colleges of Technology and diploma in production from the New York Film Academy
Know your Camel lingo
The bairaq is a competition for the best herd of 50 camels, named for the banner its winner takes home
Namoos - a word of congratulations reserved for falconry competitions, camel races and camel pageants. It best translates as 'the pride of victory' - and for competitors, it is priceless
Asayel camels - sleek, short-haired hound-like racers
Majahim - chocolate-brown camels that can grow to weigh two tonnes. They were only valued for milk until camel pageantry took off in the 1990s
Millions Street - the thoroughfare where camels are led and where white 4x4s throng throughout the festival
Bio
Born in Dibba, Sharjah in 1972.
He is the eldest among 11 brothers and sisters.
He was educated in Sharjah schools and is a graduate of UAE University in Al Ain.
He has written poetry for 30 years and has had work published in local newspapers.
He likes all kinds of adventure movies that relate to his work.
His dream is a safe and preserved environment for all humankind.
His favourite book is The Quran, and 'Maze of Innovation and Creativity', written by his brother.
India cancels school-leaving examinations
RESULT
Chelsea 2
Willian 13'
Ross Barkley 64'
Liverpool 0
RESULTS
5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m
Winner: Raghida, Szczepan Mazur (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer)
5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m
Winner: AF Alareeq, Connor Beasley, Ahmed Al Mehairbi
6pm: Arabian Triple Crown Round-2 Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 2,200m
Winner: Basmah, Fabrice Veron, Eric Lemartinel
6.30pm: Liwa Oasis Group 2 (PA) Dh300,000 1,400m
Winner: AF Alwajel, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 1,600m
Winner: SS Jalmod, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar
7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 1,600m
Winner: Trolius, Ryan Powell, Simon Crisford
Our legal columnist
Name: Yousef Al Bahar
Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994
Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers
The biog
Name: Dhabia Khalifa AlQubaisi
Age: 23
How she spends spare time: Playing with cats at the clinic and feeding them
Inspiration: My father. He’s a hard working man who has been through a lot to provide us with everything we need
Favourite book: Attitude, emotions and the psychology of cats by Dr Nicholes Dodman
Favourit film: 101 Dalmatians - it remind me of my childhood and began my love of dogs
Word of advice: By being patient, good things will come and by staying positive you’ll have the will to continue to love what you're doing
Why it pays to compare
A comparison of sending Dh20,000 from the UAE using two different routes at the same time - the first direct from a UAE bank to a bank in Germany, and the second from the same UAE bank via an online platform to Germany - found key differences in cost and speed. The transfers were both initiated on January 30.
Route 1: bank transfer
The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.
Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount
Total received: €4,670.30
Route 2: online platform
The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.
Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction
Total received: €4,756
The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.
War 2
Director: Ayan Mukerji
Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana
Rating: 2/5
Friday’s fixture
6.15pm: Al Wahda v Hatta
6.15pm: Al Dhafra v Ajman
9pm: Al Wasl v Baniyas
9pm: Fujairah v Sharjah
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The five pillars of Islam
1. Fasting
2. Prayer
3. Hajj
4. Shahada
5. Zakat
