PICK OF THE DAY
Gaucho Sunday cinema
A series of screenings showcasing superheroes this July. Today, Spider-man 2, starring Tobey Maguire and Alfred Molina, at Gaucho, DIFC, 7.30pm. Dh100 per person, includes cinema food and soft beverages. Call 04-4227898.
Abu Dhabi
Concept Big Brands Carnival, over 300 brands will be exhibiting, at Sheraton Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road, 1pm-1am, last day.
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.
Hajj – Journey of Faith, Islamic art exhibition throughout Ramadan, including digital information on Hajj and a hologram depicting the different steps of the journey as an educational tool, at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Free entry, visitors between 6pm to midnight get their picture taken by a photographer and receive it in a frame to take home as a souvenir for free.
Summer at Yas Marina Circuit, buy a venue tour (Dh120) and receive another free. Offer on the drift taxi (Dh330) too. Buy two sessions and receive the third free at the KartZone. More at yasmarinacircuit.com or call 800-927 (YAS).
Remani Exhibition, Emirati women designers and artisans will exhibit traditional handmade products, at Dalma Mall, 8pm-1am, last day.
Ramadan Village, real falcons, traditional artefacts, henna, free coffee and dates in the majlis, interactive activities and workshops for children such as pottery painting, clay-making, arts and crafts, cookie decoration and more. The Ramadan Souq showcases vendors selling traditional items and crafts. At Abu Dhabi Mall.
Dubai
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.
Donation drive by Nakheel and Dar Al Ber Society, at Ibn Battuta’s China and Tunisia courts. Donate unwanted books, clothes or money.
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.
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.
Sharing Fridge, contribute and participate in the campaign, aimed at helping blue-collar workers break their fast, thoroughout Ramadan. Details at facebook.com/groups/uaefridges.
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.
Concept Big Brands Carnival, over 300 brands will be exhibiting, at Grand Excelsior Hotel, Bur Dubai and City Seasons Suites, Deira, 1pm-1am, last day.
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.
Sharjah
Ramadan Village 2016, a shopping and entertainment extravaganza at Expo Centre Sharjah, 8pm-2am daily, until July 9.
Souq Al Jubail, the fresh produce market will be hosting performance artists and live shows daily throughout Ramadan, from 7pm-2am.
