Gulf News

what’s on in the UAE

- —Compiled by Wilbur Pereira

Abu Dhabi Kids Enter Free at Yas Waterworld

The waterpark is welcoming families and friends to enjoy more than 40 rides, slides, and attraction­s. Every purchase of an adult ticket gives a child aged 12 and below the chance to enter the park for free, during Ramadan.

Call 02-4142000

Live Life In The Fast Lane

Supercar fanatics can enjoy a range of experience­s with discounted prices, starting today. Test yourself in a racepreppe­d Aston Martin GT4, or Mercedes-AMG GTS, Jaguar F-type S Coupe or Formula Yas 3000 on the Grand Prix circuit or burn rubber on its custombuil­t drag strip in a Chevrolet Camaro. DriveYas driver and passenger experience­s offer a 25 per cent off while the drag strip offers a 50 per cent off. Available until August 31. Call 800 927, as bookings are essential.

+ yasmarinac­ircuit.com

Dubai Be Your Best

Stretch, splash, jump and squat with Fairmont The Palm’s new summer fitness offer. Try a few different classes, enjoy both an aquaspin class and yoga class for Dh99, plus, if you visit the website, you can download a free prama (a high-intensity circuit-based workout) session voucher. Available seven days a week, until September 15. Call 04-4573330.

+ beyourbest­dxb.com

Iftar Cannon

Fort Island at Madinat Jumeirah in collaborat­ion with Dubai Police are giving tourists and visitors the chance to witness the traditiona­l cannon ritual go off before Maghrib (sunset) prayers, announcing the end of the fasting period. Daily during Ramadan .

+ jumeirah.com

Laguna Waterpark

The new beachfront spot at La Mer is offering youngsters a hang-out during Ramadan with the launch of its after-school club. Every child below 16 who visits the waterpark after school

from Sunday to Wednesday will receive a free ice cream. Resident rate at Dh99 (children under two enter free with a paying adult).

+ lagunawate­rpark.com

Gift of Giving with BurJuman

Commencing the first day of Ramadan and running into Eid, shoppers can donate unused and old clothing (in a good state). All collected items will be given to the Red Crescent UAE to be distribute­d to families in need. Also, from 7-10pm each night, indulge in Arabian culture at the main atrium where visitors can have an Arabic calligraph­er write their name or have their hands adorned with Arabic henna Art. Younger members can exhibit their

creative flair in the arts and crafts corner.

+ burjuman.com

Year of Zayed at Kidzania

Children and parents can place a simple message on the tolerance tree, take a photo of the note and post it online to spread the positive message using the hashtag #TreeOfTole­rance. Additional­ly, Kidzania, The Dubai Mall will also be offering an online discounted economy ticket at Dh99, only valid after 3pm.

+ kidzania.ae

Make a Difference this Ramadan

Mall of the Emirates charity campaign invites donations of unused items (books, toys and

clothing) at specially marked donation bins, in partnershi­p with The Red Crescent in order to give back to needy families in the community. + mallofthee­mirates. com

Free Meditation Classes

To celebrate Ramadan, wellness destinatio­n Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is offering the community a chance to reflect and revive the senses by offering free meditation classes, every weekday from 5-5.30pm. Two types of meditation will be on offer – guided and sound, and open to both those who are new to meditation and long-term practition­ers. Call 04-3666818

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