what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Register for Al Forsan Bootcamp
A month-long Ramadan bootcamp offering a chance to get fit and engaging in different group training and fat burning exercises. From May 30 until June 25 between 9.45pm and 10.45pm, taking place every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Dh780 for the month or Dh65 per session.
Call 800 25367726
Roar For Change
Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Force for Change are holding a ‘Roar For Change’ global challenge in support of UNICEF. The initiative invites fans and families to share their own version of Chewbacca’s iconic roar. For each public post, like, or share on facebook, instagram or twitter that includes #RoarForChange beforem May 25, Star Wars: Force for Change US will donate a dollar to UNICEF, up to $1 million. Funds will be used to support the lifesaving work for children around the world.
+ forceforchange.com
Dubai Pediatrics Day
Community open day dedicated to the mother’s and children. Shamma Clinic is inviting parents to an informative morning with pediatrics specialists Dr Sarah Rizik and Dr Rouba Abdennour preparing expectant and existing mothers to openly discuss matters of maternity, childcare and share tips on staying healthy and safe. From 10am to 12pm, pre-register to attend.
+ clinic.shammaclinic.com/pediatrics-openday
Moments Competition
The eighth edition of the annual regional photography competition aims to nurture the talent of aspiring photographers from around the Arab world. Held under the theme of ‘Stories of People of the Arab World’, the competition enables photographers from the region to present a wide spectrum of images capturing the essence and beauty of the Middle East
through its people. Each photo has to carry with it an authentic, detailed and complete description of the story behind the image, which aims to add geographic, social and cultural context to the photo. Submissions are accepted until June 20.
+ natgeo-moments.com
Novo Spring Deal
Movie-goers looking to escape the rise in temperatures are invited to Novo Cinemas across the UAE with exclusive deals; a free popcorn and coke with the purchase of 2D movie tickets; Dh30 worth of any food and beverage with each MX4D ticket; Dh20 worth of any food and beverage with Sky tickets at Novo Cinemas, The Mall at World Trade Centre in Abu
Dhabi and Manar Mall in Ras Al Khaimah. Valid until June 10, Sunday to Wednesday.
+ novocinemas.com
World Peace through Laughter
Laughter yoga therapist, Sri Suman Kumar Suneja wants to bring the spirit of laughter to the masses, join to celebrate laughter and peace and laugh it out, at India Club Bur Dubai, 7-9pm.
+ indiaclubdubai.com
International Hummus Day
Operation: Falafel, the Levant street-food restaurant, celebrates the essential middle-eastern staple, with free hummus with every order over Dh50 through their newly
launched Operation: Falafel app, offer available only today.
+ operationfalafel.com
Invisibles
A pictorial narrative unraveling the mystic splendor of a forgotten population, depicting 30 images capturing communities that inhibit the rustic terrains and peripheries of India, by Hari Menon, at Gallery of Light, Mall of the Emirates. Exhibit is open from 9am-10pm, last day.
+ pawstrails.com
VR Park
Combining augmented reality and virtual reality (VR), this new attraction blurs the line between perception and
reality, at The Dubai Mall. Open from 10am to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday and 10am to 1am Thursday to Saturdays. Free entry, but individual experiences priced from Dh15-45.
+ VRParkdubai.com
Colourful Conversations
Artists from around the country are displaying their artworks as part of the ‘Colourful Conversations’ platform. The exhibition will see 30 artworks, covering abstracts, portraits and pastels, that will be displayed at Al Ghurair Centre, until May 26. + alghuraircentre.com