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BRILLIANT THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN MAY

STAN, THE T-REX FINDS A NEW HOME IN ABU DHABI

When: Until May 12

One of the most complete T-rex skeletons will soon have a new home at the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi. But before he moves into his permanent residence, you can get up close with the 67-million year-old skeleton at a limited-time exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat. a Manarat AlSaadiyat, Abu Dhabi, Tel: (0)2 657 5800. manaratalsaadiyat.ae

MAROON 5

When: May 6

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena hosts the hotly anticipated concert from pop-rockers Maroon 5 this month. a Etihad Arena, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Fri, doors open 7pm, from Dhs300. ticketmaster.ae

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BINGO LOCO AT THE DUSIT THANI

When: May 13

Dance-offs, confetti showers, DJs spinning ‘90s hits and international holiday prizes up for grabs – Bingo Loco promises a massive bingo rave when it takes over Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. a Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, from 6pm to 10.30pm, Dhs200, incl one free drink. bingo-loco.com

SLIDE DOWN VELOCITY

When: Throughout May

Indoor fun galore at WTC Abu Dhabi with two shiny new slides. Both slip and twirl from the third floor to the ground. a WTC Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Bin Zayed The First Street, Abu Dhabi, Dhs15 for one slide, Dhs25 for two slides, Mon to Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 12am. wtcad.ae

PEPPA PIG LIVE

When: May 26 to 28

This 60-minute live musical stage show of the global kids’ entertainment phenomenon features life-size puppet performances, telling the story of a Peppa Pig camping adventure. a Etihad Arena, daytime and afternoon shows, from Dhs96. etihadarena.ae

FATBOY SLIM LIVE AT DXBEACH

When: May 20

Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, is back on the sand at Zero Gravity for a mega beach rave. Choose to enjoy pool and beach with the ‘day to night brunch’ package from 10am, or join the party with an ‘evening ticket’ after 5pm. a Zero Gravity, from Dhs149. Tel: (0)4 399 0009. dubai.platinumlist.net

JOSH WIDDICOMBE: BIT MUCH TOUR

When: May 18

Parent podcast star and one of the UK’s leading comedians, Josh Widdicombe is just one of the names flying into town for this year’s Dubai Comedy Festival. Find out who else is coming on p28. a The Agenda, Dubai Media City, 8pm, Dhs195. dubaicomedyfest.ae