what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Maya Fridays
Pool party with Dj’s Keith Dobbs, Chad Phunk and Matt Jones, at Al Maya Island, 11am-9pm. Ladies enter free before 1pm, airline employees free before 2pm. Entry Dh125 inclusive of a beverage.
Call 055-3741550
Free Kid’s Meals
Every weekend during the summer months Aquarium and Stars ‘N’ Bars at Yas Marina are offering free kids meals. At Aquarium families who dine there get a free meal for the little one, call 02-5650007 and at Stars ‘N’ Bars it buy-oneget-one meal for your kid, call 02-5650101.
Abu Dhabi Summer Season (ADSS)
The 2018 edition packed with experiences and promotional deals for families, friends, residents and visitors. Sales offering savings at 18 malls, also featuring ‘My Abu Dhabi Summer Pass’, (Starts from Dh230) giving access to attractions and city tours with discounts up to 50 per cent, and Zomato offering F&B deals too. For details on upcoming events, special offers, raffle draws and more, visit the website.
+ abudhabisummer season.ae
Dubai Modhesh World
The family fun continues at Modhesh World packed with interactive experiences across different zones: Show Land, Amusement Park, Jam Base, and Modhesh Bazaar. Kids can enjoy big stage entertainment and food and beverage outlets, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Entry Dh25, free for children aged below three and senior citizens. Open from 10am to 11pm.
Call 600 555 559
Toys: The Musical
Celebrate the universal love of toys with the story of a young girl’s adventurous journey through a land of living toys, inspired by E Nesbit’s children’s book The Magic City. Scheduled to run at City Walk, every day, except Tuesdays, until July 28. Three shows at 4pm, 6pm
and 9pm. Visitors spending a minimum of Dh150 at City Walk can present their receipts to watch the show.
+ citywalk.ae
Shorter+Sweeter
A showcase of 10 mins plays from the last six years of Short+Sweet Dubai. The theme of the evening is comedy which ranges from goofy comedy to black comedy to plays with a twist in the end. At The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, 7.30pm, today and tomorrow. Entry Dh75.
+ thejunctiondubai.com
Kebab Trail
Celebrate the rich diversity of kebabs on International kebab day at Antique Bazaar, Four
Points by Sheraton, Bur Dubai. Paying homage to India’s rich culinary heritage, the team of chefs have curated a special unlimited kebab menu, priced at Dh189 for two, available throughout July.
Call 04 3977444
The Lego Ninjago Movie Zone
The children’s movie will have its own dedicated space at Dubai Festival City, Festival Square for all shoppers to visit and interact with Lego building experiences. Kids also have the chance to meet Lloyd and Master Wu, every Friday and Saturday from 5-9pm. Daily from 2-10pm, until July 28. Shoppers can present a receipt from the mall of
any value to enter. Also, every evening during DSS, shoppers can enjoy a variety of roaming entertainment.
+ dubaifestivalcitymall.com
Dubai Sports World (DSW)
Swing back into shape at the region’s largest indoor sports venue with all-new activities, popular sports and fitness activities. A roster of academies offer summer camps for children between 2-16 years. In addition to long-term returning academies, the eighth edition boasts sports clinics for football, basketball, badminton, and dedicated coaching for gymnastics and rugby. Complete programmes and pricing, and enrolling forms for summer camps on the website. At Dubai World Trade Centre, until September 8. Free entry. + dubaisportsworld.ae
Laughter Night
The Laughter Factory’s July comedy artists brings Nick Beaton, Jimmy Shubert and Sally Anne Hayward, performing at Jumeirah Islands Club, Dubai at 7pm and Movenpick Hotel in JBR at 9pm. Tickets from Dh150, packages deals with pre-show buffet available too.
+ thelaughterfactory. com