Top 10 - Wednesday, November 20

Al Ain Palace Museum. International Media Investments has bought the Al Ain news platform, which has 1.3 million Facebook followers. Courtesy DCT Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi

Cultural Connection at Al Ain Palace [PIC]

The Al Ain Palace Museum will host a programme called Cultural Connection, which focuses on performing arts from around the world. Traditional dances from the UAE, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Russia, India and China, as well as from regions of Africa will be performed on Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22. These include the centuries-old Emirati dances Al Azi and Al Ayyala, which have been included in the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22, 5pm-9pm; free; Al Ain Palace Museum, 037118388; abudhabiculture.ae

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Abu Dhabi

Adnoc Abu Dhabi marathon 2019 [PIC]

The 2019 Adnoc Abu Dhabi marathon is set to take place on Friday, December 6. While it may be too late to get in shape for the full 42.2 kilometres, you can still register for the 10km, 5km or 2.5km runs, or simply plan to go down and cheer the runners on. The start line will be located in front of the Adnoc HQ Tower on Corniche Road. Free training sessions are taking place at various locations, including Umm Al Emarat Park (ladies only), Zayed Sports City and Al Hudayriat Island until Wednesday, November 27.

Friday, December 6, from 6am; Dh50 (2.5km, children under six go free), Dh75 (5km), Dh150 (10km), Dh350 (full marathon); from Adnoc HQ Tower, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi; www.adnocabudhabimarathon.com

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Abu Dhabi

Postcard series at Roberto’s Abu Dhabi

Roberto’s Abu Dhabi is hosting its Postcard Series with Chef Giuseppe Barbero on Thursday, November 21. The chef will be focusing on all things truffle, serving up a five-course set menu with dishes from the Italian city of Alba, known as the white truffle capital of the world. The menu includes beef tartare with white truffle, grilled veal tenderloin, cauliflower and truffle and white chocolate mousse dessert that incorporates the luxury ingredient. A grape pairing option is available for an extra Dh250.

Thursday, November 21, 8pm-4am; Dh495 (plus Dh250 with grapes); Roberto's, Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi; 02 627 9009; www.robertos.ae/abudhabi

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Abu Dhabi

Kayaking in Reem Island

Watersports company Sea Hawk has launched a new kiosk at Reem Central Park on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island, which is offering people the chance to kayak and paddleboard around the island’s mangroves. One and two-hour rentals are available for single and double kayaks, and standup paddleboard rentals start from Dh60.

Daily, 6.30am-6.30pm; from Dh60; Reem Central Park, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi; ; 02 673 6688, www.sea-hawk.ae

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Abu Dhabi

Muller and Makaroff

World music duo Muller and Makaroff are set to come to Abu Dhabi with their latest project, the Plaza Francia Orchestra. The songs are inspired by the steep Argentinian dance tradition of Las Tipicas, which is a form of the Argentian tango. Expect a fresh and modern take of a traditional and much loved art form.

Friday, November 22, 8pm-10pm; from Dh75; Cultural Foundation Theatre, Abu Dhabi; www.culturalfoundation.ae

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Dubai

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club Dubai Opera

You can sample a vintage slice British jazz music in Dubai. Located in the heart of London’s Soho, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club has been hosting groundbreaking concerts since its creation back in 1959, helping to launch the careers of dozens of world-famous musical acts. The anniversary show will see the club’s in-house band, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, take audiences or a musical tour of the past 60 years, while sharing some of the best stories of years gone by.

Friday, November 22, 8pm -11pm; from Dh170; Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai; www.dubaiopera.com

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Dubai

Gulf For Good charity ball

Get your tickets and get dressed up for a good cause at the Gulf For Good charity ball. Returning to Dubai’s The Waldorf Astoria, Palm Jumeirah on Friday, November 22, the event helps raise vital funds for the charity which aims to empower lives and help children around the world. Profits from the ball will go specifically to 2020 projects in Nepal, Uganda, Peru and Lebanon. The event will feature a three-course dinner following a welcome reception, with surprise entertainment and raffles throughout the night

Friday, November 22, from 7pm; Dh650 per person; The Waldorf Astoria, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai; www.tickets.virginmegastore.me

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Fujairah

Take to the trails in Fujairah

If you fancy a weekend away and a good workout, take a jaunt to Fujairah for the NBF Fujairah Trail Run. The 11-kilometre route is set within the Fujairah Adventure Centre and will take participants over mountainous terrain as well as through narrow trails and wadis. There’s even a natural lake to cross. The event is open to all levels of fitness and is touted as a family day out complete with music and food.

Friday, November 22, 7am; Dh135; Fujairah Adventure Centre, Dibba, Fujairah; www.premieronline.com

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Dubai

Phantom Limb

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

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Dubai

Nobu Culinary Month [LEDE]

It’s Culinary Month at Atlantis The Palm, and to celebrate the hotel hosting a series of Chef For The Day masterclasses. Perfect the art of sushi rolling at Nobu, where you'll be taught how to pick the best quality fish and prepare it using centuries-old techniques that the Nobu team have perfected under chef Nobu Matsuhisa. All attendees will get 25 per cent off their post-class meal.

Daily, 4pm-6pm, until Saturday, November 23; Dh600; Nobu, Atlantis The Palm; 04 426 2000; www.atlantisthepalm.com