what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Ramadan Race Nights and Iftar
Yas Marina Circuit’s Ramadan race nights includes a session on Yas Kart Zone’s 800m track followed by an iftar buffet at participating hotels on Yas Island. (Crown Plaza, Yas Viceroy, Yas Island Rotana, Radisson Blu Yas Island). Adults Dh249; kids aged 8-12 years Dh139. Includes the hire of essential racing gear such as helmets, gloves, overalls and safety covers. Available daily 6pm to midnight. + yasmarinacircuit.com
Arabic-inspired workshops
A series of free workshops for children that will introduce the spirit of Ramadan from a cultural perspective, as well as provide light iftars throughout the month. Children can learn how to make the fanoos (lantern), window and door chime decorations, star and crescent shape cookies, gift wrapping and card making, as well as canvas painting. At Marina Mall Abu Dhabi. Workshop daily in Ramadan from 8.30-11.30pm. + marinamall.ae
Register for Al Forsan Bootcamp
A month-long Ramadan bootcamp offering a chance to get fit and engage 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
Dubai TEPfactor
An adventure experience, where challenges take place amidst the nooks and crannies of a concealed cave, whose walls are adorned with the occasional burst of crystal-like segments. Teams of between two and six people will tackle 21 challenges, consisting of four varieties, that aim to put their physical, mental, team-working and cooperation skills to the test. Every challenge has its own individual time limit, inspiring players to race against the clock, with each group taking part in puzzles, balancing acts, tasks requiring patience and team challenges, in order to progress from one task to the next. At TEPfactor, The Walk, JBR. For ages 13+, Dh80 Sunday to Thursday and Dh100, Thursday to Saturday. + tepfactor.ae
Live Cooking Stations
Chefs from various food outlets at Al Ghurair Centre will host live cooking stations, as part of the Ramadan festivities, during which they will prepare easy-to-cook iftar delicacies, of which recipes will be shared with everyone to try and explore. Live interaction, food tasting and more every Thursday to Saturday, from 9pm to midnight, at the mall’s central atrium, near Marks & Spencer. + alghuraircentre.com
Flippin’ Fun
During Ramadan, Flip Out Dubai has brought back their unlimited pass to the trampoline park at Dh299. A month of endless fun and the ideal time to try out popular activities including trampolining, parkour and 3D wall running, as well as bubble soccer, archery tag, dodgeball, volleyball, football and basketball. The offer is valid from Sunday to Wednesday, 2-10pm and at the weekends from 10am until 10pm. + flipout.ae
9-Hijri
A month-long initiative which celebrates the common guiding values between Ramadan and the nation’s founding father, the late Shaikh Zayed. Featuring nine zones spread across the mall, residents and visitors will be taken through an experience with exhibits, interactive workshops and showcases of Islamic culture, religion and heritage. At The Dubai Mall, 10am to 1am during Ramadan. + thedubaimall.com/ ramadan
Harry’s Stag
The first 20 gentlemen of the day receive a buy-one-get-one-free on every order of select beverages, to celebrate Harry’s last night of freedom. At Eloquent Elephant, Taj Dubai. Doors open from noon. Call 04-4383131
La Perle Flash Sale
La Perle by Dragone has launched a flash sale, with prices for tickets starting at Dh199 for silver, Dh249 for gold and Dh299 for platinum, for shows from June 13 until the end of September. From October, the cheapest tickets will start at Dh252. La Perle will be on a short break throughout Ramadan. + laperle.com
Register for free Dance Workshops
Galaxy Centre for Performing Arts, Bur Dubai have tied-up with Brian’s Academy Of Dance to provide a two-day free dance workshop for kids and adults in jazzfunk and hip hop style on May 25 and 26, 5pm and 7pm. Call 04-3889756. + dancebrian.com