PICK OF THE DAY
Ramadan Night Market
A ten-day shopping carnival featuring special offers, gaming zone, food court, kid’s play area and workshops, free health check-ups, Arabic majlis and a henna painting section 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.
Abu Dhabi
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. In addition to the free-viewing experience, two types of tickets are available, all-access pass for Dh175 and family rides access for Dh125. More at ferrariworldabudhabi.com.
#LayaliTRYANO Ramadan Fair, local and regional designers showcase their latest creations. At Yas Mall, 9pm-1am, until Saturday.
Ramadan Funfair, take part in competitive games like mini basketball, pyramid smash, test your strength, lobster pot and more. Visitors are also invited to donate, proceeds go to Hamad Centre for Special Needs. Daily throughout Ramadan from 8pm to 00.30am. At Marina Mall. More at marinamall.ae.
Al Samha Ramadan Festival, featuring family activities that educate the participants in the UAE’s traditions and heritage, with a football tournament, wrestling, traditional games, group iftar, daily raffles and a visit to Shaikh Zayed mosque. At Emirates Heritage Club, Al Samha Branch, until tomorrow. Call 02-4456456.
Dubai
A kilo of kindness, a charity campaign to support Beit Al Kheir, inviting residents to donate non-perishable items such as food, clothing, stationary. Drop supplies at the Movenpick Hotel JLT lobby, before June 30.
Ramadan Souq at Jumeirah Beach Residence Road, 4pm, until July 9.
Play fire and earth courses at Jumeirah Golf Estates for a green fee of Dh150, today only. Call 04-8182000.
Castle in the Sky, Hayao Miyazaki’s thrilling adventure about a young boy and a girl with a magic crystal racing against pirates and foreign agents in search of a legendary floating castle. Part of Cinema Akil’s Hard Day’s Night movie series, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 9pm, until tomorrow. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
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.
Syndicate Thursday at Vault, JW Marriot Marquis, serving bites and beverages with pre-recorded sets from Mr Shef Codes. Call 050-2261662.
Dubai International Holy Quran Award, memorisation contests, at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, until Saturday. World-renowned Islamic scholars have been invited to deliver lectures and enliven this spiritual month. More at quran.gov.ae.
Share a Touch of Love, clothing donation drive, booths at Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre and Lamcy Plaza, until July 6. Details at facebook.com/OMOarabia or facebook.com/comfortzonearabia.
The Tree of Life, aiming to support the welfare of children in foster homes. Donate and light a lamp, for every donation made in cash or kind, the tree will be illuminated with a lamp. At Arabian Centre, throughout Ramadan.
Domestic Affairs, an exhibition featuring works by Emirati artist Khalid Al Banna, Pakistani artist Aisha Khalid and Iranian artists Nargess Hashemi, Zahra Imani and Sara Rahmanian. At Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, 8pm. Exhibition until September 8. More at ivde.net.
