25 things to do this week

Thursday 23
Hear smooth sounds from Mr Mraz
Jason Mraz’s laid-back, family-friendly tunes set the scene for what should be another chilled night at the Jazz Festival.
Dhs295-995. Doors open 7pm. Festival Park, Dubai Festival City, www.timeouttickets.com.

Thursday 23
Jazz Cup T20: Pakistan v England
The teams meet again in the first T20 match.
From Dhs30. Doors open 6pm, match starts 8pm. Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sports City, www.timeouttickets.com.

Thursday 23
Have dinner at the races
Farriers’ seafood and barbecue dinner offers views of the on-track horse-racing action while you feast on a buffet.
Dhs250 (food only), Dhs375 (selected house beverages). 6.30pm-10.30pm. Ongoing. The Meydan Hotel, Nad Al Sheba (04 381 3111).

Thursday 23
Learn about chakra healing
This fun introductory workshop, organised by local alternative healing centre The Third Eye, will feature plenty of tips, training and a free chakra diagnosis.
Dhs100. 7pm-9pm. The Third Eye, Saeed Tower II, Sheikh Zayed Road, www.thirdeyeonline.com (055 809 8595).

Thursday 23
Sustainable seafood at Shabestan
Try a new menu featuring Persian delicacies and sustainable fish dishes in keeping with the EWF Choose Wisely campaign.
Prices vary. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Ongoing. Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek, Baniyas Road (04 205 7333).

Friday 24
Watch fists (and feet) fly
Dubai’s top boxing gyms pitch their best fighters against one another. Head to JBR to watch lightweights and heavyweights fight.
Dhs100-150. 7pm-10pm. JBR, www.timeouttickets.com.

Friday 24
Sway along to James Morrison
Supported by Dirty Robbers and Brett Dennen, the British crooner will perform hits including ‘You Give Me Something’ and ‘Wonderful World’ at this Dubai Jazz Fest gig.
Dhs295-995. Show starts at 7pm. Festival Park, Dubai Festival City, www.timeouttickets.com.

Friday 24
Techno king Mark Broom’s UAE debut
At the forefront of the UK’s techno scene for more than 15 years, Broom has never visited the Middle East. But that’s been rectified courtesy of the Ill Communications team, who have recruited him to man the decks at Trilogy.
Dhs100. 10pm-3am. Trilogy, Souk Madinat Jumeirah (050 624 5171).

Saturday 25
Ogle a graffiti display at Hermès
The work of famous graffiti artist Darco (the first man to be convicted of damage to public property in France) is on display in The Dubai Mall.
Free. Until March 31. Hermès, The Dubai Mall (04 330 8385).

Saturday 25
Hear inspirational speakers
Speakers at BOLDTalks 2012 will cover topics as varied as the Berlin Wall and the Arab Spring. Today’s event features a talk from Miki Mistrati, who documented child labour in the Ivory Coast.
Dhs200. From 10am. Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, www.boldtalks.com (04 341 4777).

Saturday 25
Go mad for barbecue at the Pullman
Indulge in unlimited barbecued meats and seafood on the hotel’s Vantage Terrace.
Dhs150 (soft drinks), Dhs190 (hops), Dhs380 (hops and grapes). 12.30pm-3pm. Ongoing. The Pullman, Mall of the Emirates (04 377 2353).

Saturday 25
Celebrate 25 years of house
Local DJ legend Buff Wise – the man behind club night Taboo – celebrates 25 years in the industry at this MustHaveSoul special.
Free. 4pm-2am. 360°, Jumeirah Beach Hotel (056 682 6617).

Saturday 25
Eat and drink like Ernest Hemingway
Ruth’s Chris is serving a special menu inspired by the tastes of the legendary American writer. Dhs495 per person (with bottle of grape per couple and cigar).
6pm-11.30pm. Ongoing. The Monarch, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 501 8666).

Sunday 26
See top Egyptian art
Curated by Mohammed Talaat, ‘Egyptian Tales’ features the works of seven Egyptian artists, and is a great example of the nation’s art history.
Free. Until March 5. Artspace, Gate Village Building 3, DIFC (04 323 0820).

Sunday 26
Get fit with kickboxing and Muay Thai
Try a high-energy workout that combines fun with effective calorie-burning techniques.
Dhs500 for 10 sessions. 6.30pm-8pm, 8pm-9.30pm. Bodylines, Media Rotana, TECOM (04 435 0000).

Sunday 26
Your last chance to try Canadian-Arabic food
Today is the last day to order Ron Pietruszka and Suzanne Husseini’s Canadian-Arabic four-course fusion menu at Center Cut steakhouse.
Dhs320 (food only). 6.30pm-11.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC (04 372 2323).

Sunday 26
Be a bubbly connoisseur at Vu’s
Today only: enjoy a four-course gourmet set menu paired with the finest fizzy beverages.
Dhs650 (bubbly). 7.30pm-11pm. Vu’s, Jumeirah Emirates Towers (04 319 8088).