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DUBAI MUSICAL CAMP
Hayley’s Comet Theatre Company presents its week-long musical theatre and playwriting summer camps, which offers children ages 6 to 14 the chance to immerse themselves in a creative, energetic environment. The programme, led by professional instructors from the UK, focuses on building teamwork skills through drama games, learning routines and songs and creating their own characters to become part of a play performed on the last day of camp. The play will include comedy, drama and musical theatre. There is also the option of an after-camp club from 3pm to 6pm.
Runs until August 30, 9am to 3pm, from Dh750 per week, James and Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, Dubai, info@ hayleyscomet.com
ABU DHABI SPORTY BREAK
Vogue Fitness presents a summer kids camp, where children ages 4 to 13 will be led by top trainers and can enjoy action-packed days of fitness and sports activities including rope climbing, dodgeball and an obstacle course; arts and crafts such as paper-plane making, vegetable art and collage; making their own snacks and more.
July 15-18; August 26-29, 10am to 2pm, Sundays to Wednesdays, from Dh750, Vogue Fitness, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.vfuae.com
DUBAI WHEEL IN THE FUN
Dubai Ice Rink Summer Intensive Skate Course teaches children ages 6 and older the foundations of ice skating in a safe and fun environment. The weekly programmes let kids learn simple manoeuvres under expert guidance.
Runs until September 5, 3.15pm to 3.45pm for beginners; 3.45pm to 4.15pm for advanced skaters; 4.15pm to 4.45pm for beginners, Sundays to Wednesdays, from Dh525 per week includes a 30-minute group session, onehour public skating session and helmet hire, Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, www.dubaiicerink.com
DUBAI IMPROV CLASSES
Register to take part in a summer improv drop-in classes at The Courtyard Playhouse. Musical Improv with Bart Van Loon this Saturday is an introductory class that encourages singers of all levels to join for some feel-good fun. Keith Johnstone
Fundamentals on July 14 and July 21 teaches beginners the basics of improvisation performance. Or take part in all three Saturday classes.
Saturday and July 14 and July 21, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, tomorrow; noon to 3pm on July 14 and July 21, from Dh315 per threehour class; from Dh900 for all three classes, The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, Dubai, courtyardplayhouse.com
ABU DHABI MERMAID SCHOOL
Mermaid School returns to Yas Waterworld this summer, where anyone ages 6 and older can get to know the mythical creatures better by learning to swim underwater while wearing a mermaid tail. Make new mermaid friends in this one-hour session and enjoy access to the more than 40 rides and slides at Yas Waterworld for the rest of the day.
Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 11am, from Dh195 plus park entrance ticket from Dh250 for adults; from Dh210 for children, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yaswaterworld.com
ABU DHABI ADVENTURE TIME
Discover Sports and Adventure HQ present the Adventure Camp, where children ages 4 to 12 can enjoy a range of adventure activities including climbing, finding treasure in caves, and flying high on a zip line. Campers can also enjoy arts and crafts, dodgeball, tag games and lots more.
Starts Saturday and runs until July 26; then August 12 to 30, 8.30am to 2pm, from Dh200 per day; from Dh840 per week, Adventure HQ, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 056 242 2231, info@discover-sports.ae
SHARJAH ART EXHIBITION
Fikra Campus presents the exhibition Functional Fictions, the result of a three-month research journey by designers-inresidence Adan Arif and Kevin Zweerink, who use design as a platform for exploring future and parallel worlds in a discussion about how technology and society shape our worlds.
Runs until July 14, 8am to 6pm, Fikra Designs, Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, 06 533 3371, www. fikradesigns.com
ABU DHABI DISCOUNTED RIDES
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi brings back the special Friends and Family offer, giving guests the chance to experience the indoor theme park at up to 25 per cent off when visiting as a group of four guests. The park offers a mix of rides and attractions for all ages, as well as a variety of Italian delicacies and shopping experiences. Free entry for nannies.
Offer valid until October 17, 11am to 8pm, from Dh885, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 496 8000, www. ferrariworldabudhabi.com
DUBAI RETAIL THERAPY
Arte The Makers Market features 35 top local creative vendors offering a wide range of products for sale including jewellery, visual arts, gourmet foods, toys, sculpture, pottery, home decor, accessories, among others.
Today, 10am to 10pm, Mercato Shopping Mall, Dubai, www. facebook.com/Arte