what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Year of Zayed Drone Show
Watch a 500 drone light show where 500 Intel Shooting Star Drones create a new form of night time entertainment and storytelling, allowing creativity to come to life with the sky as the canvas, and flying lights as ink, at Mother of the Nation Festival, Abu Dhabi Corniche, 8.15pm. Emirati singer and composer Adel Ebrahim will also be performing at the main stage at 8.30pm. The festival is open from 2pm to midnight. Dh15 per child and Dh25 per adult, children under two enter free.
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Easter Picnic
Emirates Palace throws the biggest Easter picnic with an egg hunt and a line-up of special kids’ entertainment, games and sports to keep your kids happy while you lounge. The menu includes chargrilled meats and vegetables and a dessert hut. Dh465 per person including BBQ menu. Each picnic basket includes a beverage bottle. Children under six dine free, children between 6-12 years, Dh230.
Call 02-6907999
Black Saturday Brunch
Partake in a Japanese multiplecourse meal with your family as you watch the traditional Sanbonjime ceremony to give thanks to life’s blessings, at Kaizen, Venetian Village, Abu Dhabi, 12.30pm, from Dh195. Call 050-1089119
Blue Marlin Pool
Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE has opened its infinity style pool and are offering free access for all guests from 1pm to sunset on Fridays and Saturdays. At Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotels and Resort, Ghantoot.
Call 056-1133400
Dubai When the Race is over, the Party starts!
Party with special guest Desiigner, at Base Dubai, Dubai Design District. Doors open at 10pm.
Call 055-3134999
Beauty by Kiko
Spring summer 2018 activities at City Centre Mirdif. Today, veil styles and looks with @theveileddiaries at 4pm, make-up masterclass with Kiko regional make-up trainer Zaid Al Jabari at 5pm and get the details of @dinalsharif signature look at 7pm.
Full Moon Crystal Sound Bowl Concerts
The power of the moon affects the tides, moving emotions in greater swings, ranging from anxiety to excitement. Sound and frequency act as carrier signals for intentions. The alchemy crystal bowls work with personnel intentions both physically and energetically, helping people deal with issues that arise. At XVA Courtyard, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, 7pm. Free.
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Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale
A classic British family musical adaptation of Rapunzel, filled with humour, catchy songs and audience interaction, at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. Shows until April 6. Tickets from Dh120.
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Get Wit It
Comedy workshop with India’s energetic comedians, sharing tricks and tips of a comedy career or how to make one’s stories funnier and improve delivery techniques and body language to be able to catch the audience’s attention. At The Junction, 4-6pm. Call 04-3388525
Little Roxy: School Holiday Special
Roxy Cinemas has lined up a new movie schedule to keep you and your little ones entertained, designed to offer parents a variety of options to help them plan activities for their kids through the school break. Screenings will start from 9.30am and 10am each day and will feature movies including: Sherlock Gnomes, Gnome Alone, Jumanji, Tall Tales, Home Alone,
and Peter Rabbit, at City Walk and The Beach cinemas, until April 7.
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Jungle Journey
BurJuman is calling on little explorers aged 4-12 to enter the mysterious world of jungle adventure. Interactive adventure that will help them to learn about the natural world and stimulate their creative and thinking skills, await the children. From 3-10pm daily, until April 14. Also, Jungle Parade at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm, today.
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Helipad Cinema
Dubai’s cinema on a helipad is screening the comedy movie The Lion King, at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City, 8pm. Shoppers need to simply provide any receipt of purchase from the mall to get their ticket to the cinema experience. Next weekend Frozen will be screened.
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Shopping Carnival
The Concept Big Brands Carnival offers discounts on perfumes, handbags, sunglasses, watches, cosmetics, apparel, shoes, accessories and jewellery. At Shaikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. From 10am to 10pm, until tomorrow, free entry. + cbbc.ae