Eight must-attend events in UAE this weekend

Here's our guide to spend your off days.

How to make the most of your Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Khaleej Times recommends...

Science fair

Mercato is turning up the fun this back-to-school season with an educational science festival to keep the kids entertained. Join Mercato's Science Festival until September 7 for good time educational activities, robotics workshops, experimental shows and cool science demonstrations.

Ladies' day

From Aqua Zumba classes, exhilarating slides and rides to live music and much more, Yas Waterworld's award-winning Ladies Season is guaranteed to keep your calendars busy. Have a splash-tastic time every Thursday with Ladies Day (10am - 11pm) and Ladies Night (6pm - 11pm).

Lungi dance

Prepare yourself for some serious Southern grooving as Simbly South club brings you a party like never before - 'The Lungi Dance' where chest thumping club edits and floor breaking Dravidian music will be the order of the day tonight from 10pm. Featuring DJs A-Qode and Dan, the venue is in Business Bay.

Grand designs

'Today at Apple' is celebrating design at the intersection of technology by hosting two programmes 'Residency' and 'Design Impact' throughout September. The in-depth courses aim to enable you with future skills from augmented reality to 3D models. Check out apple.com/ae/today/ to find out more and sign up.

UFC meet & greet

A meet & greet with current UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman is on today at Al Wahda Mall, as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week. The UFC activities are on at the mall between 11am and 10pm.

Skyline Thursday

Usher in the weekend with FIVE Palm Jumeirah's coolest entertainment night with the epic Skyline Thursday pre-party brunch running from 9pm - 11pm for Dhs149 for ladies and Dhs249 for gents. When midnight arrives, the party ramps up. September's DJ line-up will feature a stellar list starting with NSI who will kick off tonight.

Comedy night

Popular stand-up Karunesh Talwar will perform on September 6 at Rajmahal Theatre in Bollywood Parks. Talwar, a young comedian and writer who entered the comedy industry in India by winning several open-mic competitions, will entertain with his witty one liners and quirky puns. The show will start at 8pm.

See food

Are you crazy for crab, mad about mussels, love lobster or just an overall fish fanatic? If you are a fan of all things under the sea, you'll be delighted to know BFF at the Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate has just launched their Seafood Market and Oyster Bar, taking place every Saturday from 1pm to 8pm.