Things to do on March 8:
Find out about the latest inventions: Discover the UAE’s wildest and most innovative inventions at this showcase by local entrepreneurs. It’s sure to wow.
Noon-8pm. FBG Arena, Zayed Sports City, www.innovator.ae
Watch a dhow race: Head to the Corniche to watch 80 dhows, modelled after traditional pearl diving vessels, race in the 60ft Championship.
Free. 2-5pm. Corniche (02 658 3333).
See Juarez, a docu-play at NYU: Using a series of interviews and research, Theater Mitu has created a documentary-style play about the conflicts around the US and mexico border.
The show runs March 7-10. Free. NYUAD downtown campus, behind ADIA Tower, near Qasr Al Hosn fort (02 628 4000).