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1. Kilo of Kindness
The last few days of Ramadan are upon us. Today is the last day for you to participate in the ‘Kilo of Kindness’ initiative by Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers for Beit Al Kheir. Drop off non-perishable food and other items at the hotel lobby. You can donate canned food (tuna, soup, fruit, vegetables), dry food (rice, beans, oats, pasta, cereals, flour, powder milk, tea), non-glass packaged food (olive oil, canola oil, honey), baby food (milk formula, infant cereal), clothing and school supplies .
Read our guide to 8 more ways to be charitable this Ramadan.
2. Canada Day
Learn to skate for free on Canada Day at Zayed Sports City Ice Rink, after which the UAE National Ice Hockey Team will play a friendly match against Abu Dhabi's very own ‘Team Canada’. The event is organised by the UAE Sports Council, UAE Ice Sports Federation and Embassy of Canada.
Location Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi Cost Free to attend and watch Date July 1 Timings Skating lessons 6pm to 8pm; Match 8.30pm to 10.40pm
3. Ramadan Night Market
The 10-day Ramadan Night Market at Dubai World Trade Centre ends in a few days. If you haven’t been yet, head over there for great deals, lots of fun activities and enjoy the true Ramadan spirit in Dubai. Another market to try over the weekend is the Ramadan Caravan’s second stop at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi.
Read our guide to the top 8 Ramadan Markets in the UAE for one closer to where you live.
4. Euro 2016 at du Forum
As the Euro 2016 final nears, enjoy matches leading up to the final at the European Football Fanzone at du forum in Abu Dhabi. The event is for football fans of all ages where you can enjoy every match with live Arabic commentary, and live broadcast action on the largest LED screens in the capital.
Location du forum, Abu Dhabi Timings As per match timings See all match details here
5. Starlight Fridays
Friday nights are now Starlight Fridays at Wild Wadi Waterpark as the park will stay open till 10pm so you can enjoy the thrilling rides as night falls. This is a Ramadan special offer, so this is your last weekend to take advantage of the extra hours.
Location Wild Wadi Waterpark Dates June 10 to end of Ramadan Timings 10am to 10pm (only Fridays) Cost General Admission Dh230 per person (shorter than 1.1 metres) Dh275 per person (1.1 metres tall or taller) Website Starlight Fridays
Movie Time
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Staying in?
Not up to braving the crowds in Dubai? Gulf News has you covered with a Ramadan micro-site with iftars, recipes, features and news for everything you would need for Ramadan. We also have live sport blogs, movie reviews, health and fitness pages, television news and much more. Check out our most popular sections to find what catches your fancy this weekend in Sport and Leisure.
