PICK OF THE DAY
Pound Cardio Jam Workouts
Weekly sessions of the cardio jam session inspired by the energising playing the drums. A fun, invigorating, full-body cardio workout, using lightly weighted drumsticks. For men and women of all ages and abilities. Sessions are weekly on Sundays at 7.30pm; Tuesdays at 6.30pm and Saturdays at 10am, Dh110 for non-members. Call 04-8883900.
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THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
GEN Leadership Development Workshop 4
The Girls Education Network (GEN) is a leadership development programme that invites young girls in Abu Dhabi to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves in order to mindfully engage with the world around them. GEN aims to create inclusive, supportive spaces that enable dialogue and explores practices such as self-awareness, empathetic listening, collaboration, and design thinking. At NYUAD Conference Centre, Abu Dhabi, 5pm. Also, a talk on Are Animal Rights Islamic?, at 6.30pm. Both events are free and open to public.
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Bring It All Back
Get back to old school with the best of the ’80s and ’90s. Ladies, your beverages are on the house, at Iris Yas Island, 6pm, every Sunday.
Call 055-1605636
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival 2017
Camel racing and fun activities; thoroughbreds, hybrids, firstborns and variety of breeds participate in different categories. Cultural and traditional shows will also take place around the races, daily from 4-10pm, until April 15 .Call 04-8326526.
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FFWD’s EPIC Pop Up
Spring-Summer 17 collections by six regional designers – Lama Jouni, Sotra, Mira Hayek, Kristina Fidelskaya, Mrs Keepa and Ameera Haroon – available to shop at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall, until April 15.
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Her Night
Sunset with the Burj Al Arab in the background, ladies get three free fruity beverages at Koubba, Jumeirah Al Qasr, 5-10pm.
Call 04-4323232
Swing Night
Start the week on a high by dancing along to Latino sounds and learning salsa dance moves. Latino inspired nibbles and unlimited signature beverages, every Sunday from 8-11pm, Dh189 per person. At Cave, Conrad Dubai.
Call 04-4447111
Opening Offer
Celebrate the opening of Jekyll and Hyde Dubai, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC, with a buy-one-get-one-free on house beverages offer, all day for a limited time.
Call 04-3435518
Running Club
The Beach, JBR is hosting free weekly running sessions for both beginners and advanced runners to improve their stamina, technique and general fitness with the help of professionals. Coaches will also guide runners along the route, and finish by leading a cool down session. Starting from Adventure HQ, every Sundays 3-4km for beginners while seasoned runners will run on Mondays for 8-10km. Until May 8, 6-7.30am.
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Men’s Night
Start-of-the-week deal with food from the tri-nations (New Zealand, Australia and South Africa) and three selected beverages for Dh149, every Sunday, 6-9pm, at Nezesaussi Grill, The Address Dubai Marina.
Call 04-4367777
Baisakhi Festival
Baisakhi a festival of the Sikhs, marks harvest of rabi crops. Claypot in Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai will offer a buffet at Dh59 per person showcasing a wide selection of Punjabi favourites, games, a kids corner, live music and more. Available for dinner, until April 14.
Call 050-1007065
THINGS TO DO IN AJMAN
Register for Paint Run Ajman
Scheduled to take place on the April 14 at the Ajman Corniche, the 4km run celebrates health, happiness and altruism by offering residents an opportunity to get outdoors and exercise. Registrations are free at Mosaic Market Ajman Corniche with stalls selling fashion, handicrafts, accessories, cosmetics, art, botanics, books and furniture. The market also has children’s play area and a wide variety of food trucks. Open from 4pm to 10pm daily until April 15.
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
Moments in the Lives of Muslims in China – Through the Lens of Peter Sanders
An exhibition giving a rare glimpse into the lives of Muslims in China through a photo essay of 50 large-scale images that reflects the vibrant and diverse lives of Muslims at work, at school, at rest, and at worship in all corners of the country. At Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, until June 11.
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