PICK OF THE DAY
The Gruffalo Adventure
The Gruffalo, a children’s book by Julia Donaldson, about a mouse walking through a forest, comes to life at The Dubai Mall from July 9 to 17 with activities. Follow the Gruffalo Trail and find your way through the pop-up forest and earn a stamp for each of the statues you visit. Available during mall hours. For more information, go to The Dubai Mall’s facebook page or call 800-Dubai Mall (800 38224 6255).
Abu Dhabi
Art Souq 2016, an annual exhibition for affordable artworks, at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Al Bateen. Saturday to Thursday 10am-10pm. Call 02-6210145. More at etihadmodernart.com.
Dubai
13 Daze Unplugged, acoustic sessions with the house band every Monday and Wednesday from 10pm, at Lock Stock & Barrel, Grand Millennium Hotel. Happy hour with buy one get one free on beverages from 5-8pm. Call 04 5149195.
Magnum Monday with Soheil Ray and Nick Tohme. at Cavalli Club Dubai, The Fairmont Hotel. Doors open at 8pm. Call 050-9910400. More at cavalliclubdubai.com.
Three-day chess seminar with Greek chess coach and author, Grandmaster Efstratios Grivas starting today at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. More at dubaichess.ae
Wasted - Season III launch with DJ Val. Unlimited select beverages for three hours, 8-11pm for Dh150. Happy hour with 50 per cent off select beverages from 5-8pm. At Story Dubai, Dubai Media City. More at storydubai.com.
Circus fiesta, be entertained by The Beijing Chinese Circus and the antics of Jacopo, the Italian comedy juggler, in addition to roaming acts and kids circus workshops, at Mercato, until July 16. Shows at 4.15pm and 7.45pm.
Summer camp in swimming, karate, gymnastics, dance, arts and crafts, for children aged 3.5 to 12 years, at Le Meridien Dubai. Dh600 per week. More at absolutesswimminguae.com.
Bugs Bunny hops into Dragon Mart 2, performances at 5.30pm, 7.45pm and 9pm. Activities from 2-10pm. Cupcake decorating and pretzel-making workshops from 3-11pm. Last day.
Looney Tunes on parade at Ibn Battuta Mall, also featuring jugglers, stilt-walkers, a uni-cyclist and a marching band, from 3-8pm. Play-doh activities and sweet melodies workshops from 2-10pm (India court/Persia court). Last day.
Monday NIght Comedy: King Gong, local comics attempt to defy the ominous sound of the gong as the audience decides on their fate. The survivor wins the King Gong title, at The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz. Free, entry seating is allocated on a first come, first served basis with priority given to those who are on the guest list. Rsvp at courtyardplayhouse.com.
Cat Choir, two purring feline puppets, comment on the world around them from the dustbin homes to dinner and more, at City Centre Deira, at 4pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 8pm and 10pm, until tomorrow.
Those Funny People, giant puppets performing funny improvisations and flashy dance moves, at Mall of the Emirates, at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm, until tomorrow.
Voca People, beatbox skills performances at City Centre Mirdif, at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and 10pm, until tomorrow.
Playzone, featuring child-friendly fun and entertainment from arts and crafts to babysoft gym, interactive singing, dancing and puppet shows, face-painting and balloon shows, at Dubai Marina Mall, until August 17.
Dubai Sports World, hosting 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.
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.
