PICK OF THE DAY
Metropolis (1927)
Fritz Lang’s sci-fi epic about a futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. Part of Cinema Akil’s Hard Day’s Night movie series, at A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, 9pm, until Friday. More at alserkalavenue.ae.
Abu Dhabi
Wednesdays at the Warehouse aimed at performing arts enthusiasts and families. Today, participate in a guided boat-building workshop led by Ahmad Mohammad, at Warehouse 421, 4pm. Register at warehouse421.ae.
Concept Big Brands Carnival, over 300 brands will be exhibiting, at Sheraton Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road, 1pm-1am, until Sunday.
Remani Exhibition, Emirati women designers and artisans will exhibit traditional handmade products, at Dalma Mall, 8pm-1am, until Sunday.
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.
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 12.30am. At Marina Mall. More at marinamall.ae.
Dubai
Concept Big Brands Carnival, over 300 brands will be exhibiting, at Grand Excelsior Hotel, Bur Dubai and City Seasons Suites, Deira, 1pm-1am, until Sunday.
Parkour adventure workshops, go on an adventure to Rock Republic and Bounce to learn climbing and trampoline skills for parkour. For children aged 6-14. For bookings, email info@parkour.ae or call 052-9308709 / 056-82374 59. More at parkour.ae.
Ramadan Night Bazaar, offering shoppers art and fashion, jewellery and homeware, traditional food and henna painting, at BurJuman (third floor), daily from 7pm, until July 9.
Summer season for giving, a charity campaign encouraging the community to donate toys and clothes. Donations will be forwarded to Emirates Red Crescent. At Chuck E Cheese outlets in Ibn Battuta Mall and Oud Metha, until September 8. Call 800 Chucke (248253).
Greetings by Al Noor, support charitable work by sending Ramadan and Eid greeting cards to your relatives and friends, painted by students of Al Noor Training Centre. For details email apple@alnoorspneeds.ae or call 04-3404844. More at alnoorspneeds.ae.
Wednesday Night Improv, ten actors converge for a night of scenes, songs and games based on audience suggestions. You score the players and after each round the players with the lowest scores are eliminated. At The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm. Register at courtyardplayhouse.com.
Modhesh World, Every Step is a New Adventure is the theme for the annual edutainment destination, spread across eight halls at Dubai World Trade Centre. New additions this year include Action Planet, Dino Park, Baby Talk, Toddler Town and an ice rink. Entry Dh20, free for children aged below three. Open from 10am to midnight on weekdays and until 1am on Thursdays and Fridays.
Ramadan Night Market, a shopping carnival featuring special offers, gaming zone, food court, 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.
Sharjah
Souq Al Jubail, the fresh produce market will be hosting performance artists and live shows daily throughout Ramadan, from 7pm-2am.
Ramadan Village 2016, a shopping and entertainment extravaganza at Expo Centre Sharjah, 8pm-2am daily, until July 9.
