DUBAI
Ramadan Night Market a carnival featuring special offers, gaming zone, food court, kids’ play area and workshops, free health check-ups, Arabic majlis and henna painting for women, at Za’abeel Hall 4 and 5, Dubai World Trade Centre. 8pm to 2am, until July 2. Entry Dh5, children under five enter free. More at ramadannightmarket.com.
Open Doors, Open Minds Ramadan Iftar a cultural experience to learn about Ramadan, as well as UAE history, culture and cuisine. At Shaikh Mohammad Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), Al Fahidi Historic District, until July 4. More at cultures.ae/index. php/contact.
Ramadan Souq at Jumeirah Beach Residence Road, 4pm, until July 9.
Ramadan Initiatives, a series of Islamic activities for women: a Quran challenge, recitation activities and Islamic lectures throughout the month of Ramadan. At Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein Islamic Cultural Centre, until July 4.
Celebrating Ramadan exhibition featuring pieces in calligraphy, abstract designs, nature, geometrical patters, arabesque, Arabian elements and more, opens at Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre, until July 5.Log on to artdubai.com
Visions of Islam a Ramadan exhibition at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre lobby showcasing Islamic art by eight artists, until July 2.
Movie Night at Oasis Pool & Bar at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, every Saturday from 8pm. Bookings are recommended. Tickets include popcorn, food and beverage selection available. For more information call 04-7028888.
Ripe Food & Craft Market at Times Square, Shaikh Zayed Road, from 9am to 3pm every Saturday. For more information go to ripeme.com
Domestic Affairs an exhibition featuring works by multiple artists at Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, until September 8. More at ivde.net.
In Between an exhibition of Mukesh Shah’s works opens at XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, at 6pm. Until July 5. Log on to xvagallery.com or call 04-3535383.
Dubai Sports World hosts professional academies, summer camps and sports enthusiasts, covering a range of activities, fitness programmes and events, at Dubai World Trade Centre, until August 27. Bookings at dubaisportsworld.ae.
The Sound of Porsche an interactive multisensory brand experience featuring a range of car models, design corner, virtual headsets and media stations. At Mall of the Emirates, until June 29. For more information log on to porsche.com
Fluidity In Numbers an art exhibition based on the form of numbers and signs by Robert Davidian, at Four Points by Sheraton Shaikh Zayed Road, until July 31.
Bernar Venet solo exhibition. The French conceptual artist will show new and recent steel sculptures from his Arc, GRIB, Angle and Indeterminate Line series, at Custot Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, until July 30. More at custotgallerydubai.ae.
Sunday Anchorman screened as part of Gaucho Dubai’s Cinema Sundays from 7.30pm. Cinema food and soft drinks for Dh100 per person. For more information log on to gauchorestaurants.com or call 04-4227898.
Tuesday Nos jours heureux screened as part of Cine Day La nouveaute at 8pm, at Alliance Francaise Dubai auditorium. Entry free. Log on to afdubai.org
Thursday Syndicate Thursday at Vault, JW Marriot Marquis, serving bites and beverages with pre-recorded sets from Mr Shef Codes. Call 050-2261662.
Tuesday Kids playdate at Reform Social & Grill with movie screenings (Finding Nemo) at 3pm, face paintings and more. Every Tuesday until July 5, 1 to 5pm. Entry free. For more information call 04-4542638 or log on to reformsocialgrill.ae
ABU DHABI
#LayaliTRYANO Ramadan Fair local and regional designers showcase their latest creations. At Yas Mall, 9pm-1am.
Ramadan Funfair daily throughout Ramadan from 8pm to 00.30am, at Marina Mall. More at marinamall.ae.
Ramandan-themed activities including a bazaar with over 30 stalls selling fashion, accessories, games and arts and crafts at The Mall at World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi. Every weekend until July 8 the show The Magic Lamp of Aladdin will be staged for children and families with Aladdin characters roaming the mall for picture opportunities. Other activities include interactive storytelling session reflecting the values associated with the month in English and Arabic, henna art and face painting.
9th International Emirates Photography Competition exhibition showcasing winning entries and unique works, at Manarat Al Saadiyat, until July 13. Free entry. More at emiratesphotocompetition.ae.
The Impact competition open call for artists based in the UAE, to submit works in one or more of the following forms: drawing, painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, textile, video and mixed media, before July 10. Fifteen finalists will be chosen to be exhibited for two weeks, at Virgin Megastore, Yas Mall on July 16. Visit virginmegastore.ae/impact.
Ramadan activities every Wednesday at Warehouse 421. Departure exhibition featuring sculptures by Xavier Mascaro until September 4 and Lest We Forget: Emirati Family Photographs 1950-1999 runs until July 31. For more inforamtion go to warehouse421.ae
Sunday Drug Awareness Campaign by Abu Dhabi Police GHQ at Dalma Mall until June 28. Features 12 booths where personnel from the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ will be pressent to advice on how to deal with drugs, prevent drug abuse, drug trafficking.
Monday Watch Wimbledon 2016 at The Sportsman’s Arms gastropub, first floor, International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, until July 10. Call 02-4034235 or log on to sportsmanszsc.com
Thursday Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, take a tour of the entertainment experiences without paying admission fees, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday during Ramadan, from 6pm to midnight. All-access pass costs Dh175 and family rides access for Dh125. More at ferrariworldabudhabi.com.
SHARJAH
Home Ground an exhibition exploring ways in which identity is shaped by one’s relationship with a particular geography, at Maraya Art Centre, Al Qasba, Block E, until September 1. More at maraya.ae.
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Ramadan activities featuring arts and crafts workshops, face painting, balloon benders and parades on weekends from 8.30-11.30pm, at Al Hamra Mall and Manar Mall, until July 16.
