Dubai what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi For your sake, Somalia
The charity campaign launched by Emirates Red Crescent, aims to raise Dh500 million this year towards humanitarian aid for the famine-hit country. Shoppers are encouraged to bring newly purchased or unused donations in the form of dry food, homeware, footwear, body care products, children’s essentials, or clothing suitable for people of all ages. At Deerfields Mall. Patisserie La Brioche will donate Dh1 for each French pastry sold at the mall branch. Alternatively, cash donations can be made too.
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German Veterinary Clinic Open Day
The German Veterinary Clinic (GVC) in Khalifa City A, will celebrate 10 years of caring for furry friends with a range of giveaways, vouchers for pet health treatments such as vaccinations, laser therapy and pet grooming. Four-legged guests will also receive gifts from pet food company Royal Canin. Their human owners have the opportunity to receive tickets for AquaFun and dining vouchers. All are welcome from 10am until late.
+ germanvet.ae
Free Meditation Classes
To celebrate the holy month, wellness destination Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is offering the community a chance to reflect and revive the senses by offering free meditation classes, every weekday from 5-5.30pm. Two types of meditation will be on offer – guided and sound, and open to both those who are new to meditation and longterm practitioners.
Call 04-3666818
Aventura Day and Unlimited Monthly Pass
This Ramadan Aventura Parks are offering a day pass for Dh99 inclusive of tax instead of the usual Dh150 for adults and Dh125 for children, allowing you to explore the park and all its offerings with even better wallet friendly prices. Tree-surf, zip-line and enjoy the great outdoors while the weather still allows in the Ghaf tree-lined forestat Mushrif Park. Also, the unlimited pass allows you to enjoy the zip-line every day of the holy month with unlimited access to the park and all circuits and activities, priced at Dh249 per person inclusive of tax.
+ aventuraparks.com
Recitals of the Holy Quran
The Dubai Holy Quran Radio has new special programmes for Ramadan, which start on the first day of Ramadan. Airing across the UAE at a frequency of 91.4FM. A series of recitals of one chapter of the Holy Quran will happen at various intervals, five times a day to give listeners options to complete the Holy Quran within a month. Full section before suhoor by Abu Bakr Al Shatri at 3am; dawn voice reader Rami Dais at 4am, the morning closing reciter Abdullah Basqar at 7am; the afternoon reading by Suhail Yassin at 3pm, and before the breaking of the fast Quran recitation by Jamaan Al-Osaimi, at 6pm. Lectures by Abdullah Moosa and Osama Al Lala and the recitation of the holy Quran by the Imam and lecturer Muhammad Al Shaarawi have also been added.
Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Healing
Release stress and gain mental clarity by entering a state of calm and peace with sound therapy, conducted by Prem Amit. At Ayur Mandala Ayurveda Centre, Near J3 Mall, Al Wasl Road. From 7pm, Dh100 per person.
Call 04-3363637
Al Jalila Foundation Charity Initiative
The organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical treatment, research and education has several charity programmes this Ramadan for local philanthropists and the community to get involved in. Details on the website.
+ aljalilafoundation.ae
Paws what you are doing!
W Dubai, Al Habtoor City is offering paw-cations to get pets and their humans out of the house this summer and revel in pet-pampering. The summer package waives the usual fixed fee of Dh500 with creature comforts – a pet bed, a cool litter box, and in-room paw food menu. Available until August 31. + wdubaialhabtoorcity. com/paw