Five things to do today: experience the music and dance night Street Life and attend the talk Al Nahyan Sheikhs: Governance, Politics and Diplomacy

experience a colourful blend of nightclub vibes, cutting-edge video art, world-class hip-hop, breakdancers and digital art in Street Life, a 70-minute adrenalin rush of pure dance featuring the music of Macklemore, Lil Wayne, Avicii and Clean Bandit. Wednesday, March 18 at 8pm, from Dh160, Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 366 6546, www.madinattheatre.com

attend the talk Al Nahyan Sheikhs: Governance, Politics and Diplomacy. It examines how Sheikh Zayed managed complex international relationships and developed the global profile of the UAE. Wednesday, March 18 from 6.30pm to 8pm, Qasr Al Hosn Centre, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 657 5800, www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae

see screenings of the independent UAE films Sundress, by Saeed Salmeen, and the eco-film Origins at Cinema Emirati, as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival. Following the screenings there will be a Q&A with the directors. Wednesday, March 18 at 8pm at 5pm and 7pm, The Space, twofour54, near Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, reservations at community@admaf.org

indulge in the Adore Mums facial at Sensasia. The all-organic, 60-minute Eve Lom Ultimate Cleanse Facial is said to be the favourite of some top Hollywood celebrities and you can enjoy it for a discounted price all this month in celebration of Mother's Day. Dh399 (regularly Dh540), The Village, 04 349 8850; Palm Jumeirah, 04 422 7115; Emirates Golf Club, 04 417 9820; Downtown Dubai, 04 456 0866, Dubai, www.sensasiaspas.com

register now to take part in a pillow fight to celebrate International Pillow Fight Day. Bring a soft pillow and participate in Art Hub Abu Dhabi's third annual friendly tussle. April 4, 1pm, ages 10 and over, Plot 38, MW5, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi, 02 551 5005, www.adah.ae

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