what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Art Exhibition
Mixed media artworks by Swedish artist Fabian Edelstam’s travel experiences through the Far East and with portraits of various celebrities. Edelstam uses photographs on canvas alongside oil or acrylic paints and is exhibiting at Roberto’s Abu Dhabi, Rosewood Hotel on Al Maryah Island. Open to guests daily from 12pm to 2am until September 30. All artworks are for sale. No entrance fee.
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Summer Experience
The friends and family pass has made its return this summer to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Guests can head to the theme park with three friends or family members to benefit from a 15 per cent off on general admission tickets if purchased at the park and 25 per cent off if purchased online. Kids below the age of three and one nanny per family will benefit from free entry during the offer’s validity period, up until October 17.
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Dubai Sensing Memory
A free Tai Chi martial art session, learn about defense techniques, health benefits and aligning the body and mind promoting serenity and peace. Masters Hang and Luo will lead the weekly sessions, every Saturday, at Nadi Al Quoz, Alserkal Avenue, 11am, until September 15. Wear comfortable clothes in neutral tones. Registrations must by emailing rsvp@alserkalavenue. ae.
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Super Heroes Fiesta
Cheer up as Cartoon Network’s popular comic character Ben 10 is visiting Dubai Marina Mall. Featuring live stage shows and activations with the mischievous character, kids can also enjoy an augmented reality experience that allows them to interact with their hero, as well have fun at the interactive photo-booths. Until August 18, followed by The Powerpuff Girls from August 19-28. Free entry. + dubaimarinamall.com
Laguna Waterpark
The newly opened Laguna Waterpark in La Mer is offering entry at Dh99 (down from Dh125) for residents, including unlimited re-entry, until August 31. Some of the popular attractions include the almighty WaveOz 180 wave machine, the free fall slide and the lazy river. + lagunawaterpark.com
Try Something New
Take a shot at new something new this summer, as Dubai Sports World serves up a host of new sports to turn things up a notch. Apart from the usual indoor games, theres padel sport, street basketball, battle park, gymnastics, ninja warrior, golf and a VR gaming zone. Free entry. Open 8am to midnight daily, until September 8.
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Nasma Pop Up
Fashion season pop-up, showcasing exclusive collections of emerging, home-grown designers in fashion, jewellery, bags and shoes, for the upcoming Eid Al Adha season and beyond, at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall and Robinsons at Dubai Festival City, during working hours.
Bounce at Jump Boxx
The indoor trampoline park in Uptown Mirdif have a range of offers for everyone to have a go at bouncing. Every Tuesday, students aged 16 and over get 50 per cent off admission between 12-10pm. Wednesday nights are for ladies from 6-10pm, Dh99 for two hours. On Saturdays, families save Dh177 on an hour’s jump for four people between 10am and 10pm and from Sundays to Wednesdays, teachers can jump for free from 12-10pm.
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Register for The Color Run
The colourful running series will return to the UAE on November 10 at the Dubai Autodrome Limited early bird tickets are now on sale starting at Dh150. + colorrun.ae
Show Your Best
An exhibition showcaseing a variety of cartoon, comic and illustrative works by regional artists along with other generic works consisting of painting, photography and collectables. At Cartoon Art Gallery, near Zabeel Studio , Street 8, Al Qouz 1. Open from 10am to 6pm, Wednesday.
Call 04-3466467
Wild Wadi Offer
The waterpark is offering summer rates until August 31, so families have reason to splash and play. Admission for guests 1.1 metres and above in height is Dh249, while visitors below 1.1 metres in height is Dh149, with a choice of three different meals included in the admission.
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