PICK OF THE DAY
Racy Desi’s
Hinglish comedy night with Salman Qureshi (above), Majunath Naidu, Rushi Rafeek and Miqdaad Dohadwala, 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.
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.
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.
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
World Burger Tour, Hard Rock Cafe Dubai is celebrating the start of burger season with a menu showcasing international legendary burgers, until July 31. Call 04-232 8900 or go to hardrock.com/dubai.
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.
Wild Wadi Waterpark, get free access to the park today in return for clothing donations. Tickets are limited to the capacity of the waterpark, it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. The clothing will be donated to Beit Al Kheir Society. Call 04-3484444.
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.
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.
Mad about golf and football offer for residents, play a round of 18 holes on the Faldo course any day before July 10 for Dh295 and redeem one fan package when you visit Football Central for any live matches. At Emirates Golf Club. Call 04-4179800.
Donation drive by Nakheel and Dar Al Ber Society, at Ibn Battuta’s China and Tunisia courts. Donate unwanted books, clothes or money.
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.
