Must See Must Do

Acrobatics: Endurance and skills

A famous dance group from Romania is entertaining people with a wondrous blend of acrobatics and circus skills as part of DSS activities. You have until tomorrow to watch their stunning perfomance as the festival draws to a close this Friday.

• WHEN: Until August 22
• WHERE: Dubai Festival City

Giant games contest: Size matters

Don’t miss out on the opportunity of watching the Giant Games contest this weekend. A mega DSS event, the contest involves popular games like Connect 4, ludo, snakes and ladders, hopscotch and chess, featuring larger-than-life settings and game pieces.

• WHERE: China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai
• WHEN: Until August 22, 5pm

Indo-pak mushaira: Soulful renditions

Some of the biggest poets from the subcontinent will headline a mushaira this evening to mark the Independence Day celebrations of India and Pakistan.

• WHEN: August 21, 9.30pm
• WHERE: Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai
• contact: 04-332 3301

Music: Hop fest

Celebrate Hop Fest with local bands as they play at The Laughter Factory’s open mic sessions from today.

• WHEN: August 21-23
• WHERE: The Irish Village

Soul therapy: Pranic healing

Free introductory pranic healing, meditation and healing session today and tomorrow.

• WHERE: Movenpick Hotel, 4pm-6pm on Friday and SAS Radisson Hotel 2pm-4pm on Saturday

Malayalam musical: ONAM ’08

Unni Menon will be the star attraction at a concert, Onam ’08, Friday. The show also features performances by Renjini Jose, Anwar, Tushar, Shaini and Sukanya.

• WHEN: August 22, 5pm
• WHERE: Ice Rink, Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai
• TICKETS: Available at the venue

Far East fare: Food festival

A delectable array of authentic Malaysian cuisine awaits you at a food festival beginning Friday. Being organised by Tourism Malaysia in conjunction with Malaysian Airlines, the fest coincides with the country’s 51st Independence Day celebrations.

• WHEN: August 22-29
• WHERE: Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Informal art series: Artscape Picasso

Pablo Picasso will be the theme of a series of informal cultural events which get under way in Abu Dhabi next week. The events allow visitors to celebrate the works of the artist through a multi art form, including films, live music, literature, games and an art lounge.

• WHEN: August 28, 7pm-11pm
• WHERE: Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
• ENTRY: Free