what’s on in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Art Souq 2018
The annual traditional group exhibition features 29 artists showcasing their artisanship and offering a wide variety of styles, techniques and mediums from modern acrylic and oil paintings, combining academic realism with impressionism to experimental digital images or geometric compositions. At Etihad Modern Art Gallery. Open from 10am-10pm, Saturday to Thursday, until July 31. Free entry. Call 02-6210145.
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Dubai Flow Ramadan Talk Series
Culminating the series of engaging talks, today will be nomad and founder of wander.ae Mial Al Bushnaq, who will explore her establishment of a global community that takes off-the-grid nomadic journeys in Dubai with groups of like-minded individuals. At Flow, Jumeriah Emirates Towers, from 7pm. Neo-Bedouin iftar option at Dh85 per person, Sunday to Thursday, until 8.30pm. Call 04-3198767.
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Wellington Week
In honour of Bread Street Kitchen’s popular dish, and a Gordon Ramsay favourite, the restaurant will be paying homage to the British classic but with a special twist, comprising of lobster and beef Wellington, served with truffle mash potato, samphire, roasted carrots, topped off with lobster jus, priced at Dh275 per person or Dh520 to share, available until June 17. The restaurant will also be inviting families to celebrate Father’s Day on June 17, by tucking into a traditional Saturday roast with all the trimmings for Dh135 per person. Call 04-4262626
Life Membership
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Capital Club Dubai, UAE’s private members business club, has launched its life membership. The opportunity will be extended to 200 select members and guests only. Those who wish to apply, will go through a strict vetting
process. To know more email general.manager@capitalclubdubai.com.
Fundraising Campaign
Leopold’s of London is supporting non-profit organisation, Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE, bringing hope and joy to children and families in the UAE. The winning boutique restaurant will be donating 10 per cent of its proceedings on customised art cakes sold this Ramadan until the end of the year. Call 600 560602. + facebook.com/ LeopoldsOfLondon
Register for Summer Camp
Summer workshops in dance, music, guitar, violin and singing to help kids to discover their love for music and hidden talents. At Galaxy Centre, Bank Street, Bur Dubai, from July 1 until August 31.
Packages from Dh300. Call 04-3889756
Free Talk on Crystal Healing
Free reflective talk on crystal healing with Archana Avinash of Strings & Beads on June 20 at 11.30am. At Naya Yoga & Pilates, Kojak Building, MotorCity. Registrations must.
Call 04-5516262
QE2 Residents Offer
Experience the legend of the QE2 during its summer soft-opening phase and take advantage of the offer for UAE residents, ahead of the October launch. Valid until September 30, the package includes 15 per cent off the flexible rate online, free buffet breakfast for two, an upgrade to a higher room category and 25 per cent off food and beverages throughout the stay.
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Move This Ramadan
Seasonal wellbeing campaign to walk, jog and stretch your way in Ramadan. Today, beachside strollers along the beach with Dalibor Vidojevic, personal trainer, at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, 6pm. Registrations required.
Call 04-2707777
Ramadan Big Bazaar
Well-known retailers will be offering a variety of products with discounts on a wide choice of products from clothing and jewellery to perfumes and toys, cosmetics and accessories to home decor and arts. At Shaikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre, 3pm to 1am, last day.
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Sharjah Ramadan Programme
In the spirit of Ramadan, Sharjah Art Foundation invites residents to participate in its charity campaign by donating children’s books. The foundation will also renovate the library at Social Care Child Centre in Sharjah. Donations can be dropped off in specially marked boxes in the following areas: Al Shuwaiheen, Al Rahmaniyah, Al Qarain Walkway and near the Green Belt Ladies Park.
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