what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Paint Party Eid Special
Pool party with DJs Shane Patrick, James Murray and Chad Phunk plus face painters, UV paint and free glowsticks, at Al Maya Island, 11am-9pm. Entry Dh125 inclusive of a beverage. Ladies enter free before 1pm and Etihad employees before 2pm. Birthdays get a free table and cake (entry not incuded).
Call 055-3741550
Dubai Dubai Frame
Visitors to Dubai Frame will be entertained by Ayala dancers, roaming entertainment and giveaways for kids, taking place from 10am until 8pm, today and tomorrow. Children Dh20 (3-12 years) and Dh50 for adults. Seniors and people of determination enter free.
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Riverland Movie Screenings
Free movie shows every Thursday and Friday evening at Riverland Dubai, 8pm. Tonight, The Pursuit of Happyness and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind will be screened. Free entrance.
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Drum Fest
Al Ghurair Mall is hosting African drumming sessions with a group of artists performing and parading all across the mall dressed up in traditional African attire. In addition, live interactive session wherein visitors can sit and play the drums along with the artists. Families and kids can also enjoy the Aloha Summer Corner, creating themed handicrafts like flower garlands and greeting cards. Participate in the ‘Win a trip to Sri Lanka’ for two by posting photos on Facebook and Instagram pages, active until tomorrow.
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Super Heroes Fiesta
Cartoon Network’s Powerpuff Girls are visiting Dubai Marina Mall. Featuring live stage shows and activations with the character, kids can also enjoy an augmented reality experience that allows them to interact with their favourite
characters, as well have fun at the interactive photo-booths. Until Tuesday. Free entry.
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Casa Loca
Venture into the world of the weird and the wonderful and enjoy an immersive experience, high energy house music soundtracks with DJs Adam Cotier and Nana B, at Industrial Avenue, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. Doors open at 9pm. Open bar for the girls until midnight.
Call 052-2935907
Smiles by Etisalat
Visitors to Modhesh World, Dubai World Trade Centre can
avail of the ‘buy-one-get-one-free’ on entry ticket, today and tomorrow, with the Smiles by Etisalat app curated for subscribers and available from the iOS Apple store or Google Play store. General admission is Dh25 and children under three, senior citizens and people of determination enter free.
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Win A Year’s Wardrobe
Fashion destination Namshi has unveiled a social media competition for university students across the GCC, on their Instagram page. One lucky student will get the opportunity to re-vamp their wardrobe with
Dh2,000 wallet credit per month for an entire year. To enter, follow Namshi, like and comment on one of the student competition posts. The competition is on until September 8.
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Dubai Sports World (DSW)
Take part in sports and fitness activities in the indoor arena. In addition, there are sports clinics for football, basketball, badminton and coaching for gymnastics and rugby. Complete programmes and pricing on the website. At Dubai World Trade Centre until September 8. Free entry.
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Indoors Pop-up
City Centre Deira will transform 1,300 square metres into a hangout area, where residents and tourists can shop for the latest fashionwear from local brands at innovative UAE-based street food stalls and play arcade games and watch movies on beanbags in the entertainment zone. Open from 10am until 10pm on weekdays and until midnight on weekends, and is free to enter.
+ citycentredeira.com