ACTIVE DAYS OUT
Introduce your kids to the joys of reading at the tenth Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival at Expo Centre Sharjah from April 18-28, under theme Is Your Future… Just a Book Away. Cultural and literary events will enlighten young minds throughout the 11day festival, with 286 authors and poets from 121 countries, exhibitions, theatrical performances, workshops and talks to choose from. The Future Machine exhibition will offer insights into artificial intelligence and the principles of how robots function; there’s a 3D book exhibition and talks by British children’s author, Sibéal Pounder, American poet and author Mark Gonzalez and award-winning children’s authors Natasha Sharma and Miranda Paul amongst others.
Catch children’s show Paw Patrol Live today and tomorrow at the du Forum, Yas Island, for a fun day out with the family. The Canadian TV show’s stage version will bring its popular pups to life through giant puppets who will help Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger finish the great race. The animated, multimedia backdrops will set kids’ imaginations alight. From Dh100 at ticketmaster.ae.
It’s going to be water, water everywhere at the Fairmont Ajman’s new floating water-park called Aqua Bounce Ajman. Anchored off the resort’s private beach, the bouncy castle out at sea has an obstacle course and slides you can slip and splash around on from 10am-5pm. From Dh150 for children including access to the resort’s beach and pool facilities; family package costs Dh900 and includes Dh500 dining credit. Call 06 701 5757.
There’s a new kid on the d3 block: The Block is an open-air recreational facility by the canal with a basketball and volleyball court, a skate park, BMX ramps, an outdoor gym, climbing wall and the Dubai’s first ‘urban beach’. The ecofriendly venue was constructed out of 27 tonnes of concrete recycled from the canal area’s construction. The Miami Vibes Food Festival is on until tomorrow – try cuisines from street food vendors and check out performances and art installations. Free; visit dubaidesigndistrict.com.
Dubai Sports City’s Spring Fete is happening tomorrow. Participate in raffle draws while kids play around on bouncy castles and enjoy face painting, storytelling and quizzes. From 4-8pm; entrance is free. Call 04 425 1111.
Tomorrow, swap birdies for bhujangasanas at the spot that saw Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm lift trophies at last year’s DP World Tour Championship. Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Yoga on the Fairway is a free event on the Earth course’s 18th hole, from 6pm. Bring your own yoga mat. There will be healthy snacks in the Club House after the yoga session; call 04 818 2000.