Fun things to do in the UAE on Friday, August 2
From movies at the park to family-friendly brunches, here are our top picks
ABU DHABI
Peter Pan Live
Peter Pan and his friends will take you through a journey of friendship with a live show at Dalma Mall’s main atrium. From 6 to 10pm until Satruday.
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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi Summer Special
Buy four tickets for the price of three at this indoor attraction where you can enjoy six immersive lands, including DC’s Metropolis and Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros.
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Free Entry For Kids at Wadi Adventure
The first man-made white-water rafting, kayaking and surfing facility in Al Ain is offering free admission for children under 1.2 metres in height until Saturday. Facilities include a man-made surfing facility, an aerial adventure course, a 200-metre long zipline, a vertical climbing wall, and a 14-metre high giant swing.
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Family Packages at Al Forsan
Packages include one day of activities, including a hotel stay and breakfast, with prices ranging from Dh500 to 700. Family activities include paintballing, karting, shooting, equestrian sports and water-related games. At Al Forsan International Sports Resort.
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Popular Culture & the City Exhibition
A selection of artworks which embody the meaning of popular culture and its relationship with the city. Artists participating are from Europe, the Americas and the Middle Eastern. At Manarat Al Saadiyat, until October 6. Free Entry.
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DUBAI
Crazy Rich Friday Brunch
This evening brunch from 7 to 11pm, promises four courses of a la carte Asian dining including a 200g Grilled Wagyu Sirloin, 150g Saikyo Miso Marinated Gindara and Mikan Cheese Cake paired with a range of beverages. Dh299 with soft beverages and Dh399 with house beverages. At Matagi, Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai.
Call 04-2488850
Music Festival
The live music venue Maxx Music Bar is re-opening with brand new interiors and a three-day music festival called Maxx Stock that started yesterday. Today, singer Josh McCartney opens for Dubai band Big Mouth (pictured). At Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at The Mall. Open from 6pm. Entry is free.
Call 050-1007046
Family Friendly Brunch
Enjoy home-cooked Italian meals from the a la carte menu, with jazz music playing in the background. Dh149 for soft drinks package. Dh199 for house beverages package. Dh249 for sparkling drinks package. At Alloro, Wyndham Hotel Dubai Marina.
Call 04-4078872
Afternoon Caviar Tea
Enjoy savoury delights, scones, caviar delicacies and sweet treats along with a selection of teas at Beluga at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira. From 2pm to 2am on Fridays.
Call 04-3408882
Park Access and Movie for Dh60
Bollywood Parks and Resorts is hosting a screening of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw at Rajmahal Theatre, and giving access to the park prior to the screening, all for Dh60.
Call 800-2629464
Extraordinary Burger for Dh60
MasterChef, the TV Experience – the world-first, screen-to-plate restaurant concept – has introduced an all-new burger and drink offer for a limited period only. Dh60 with fries. Dh99 with fries and beverage. At Millennium Place Marina. Available for lunch and dinner.
Call 04-550 8111
Change Your Life Workshop
Get the tools and techniques to change your life situation when life energy is low and things seem difficultm with bestselling author and TEDx speaker Rohit ‘Roi’ Bassi. At Miracles Wellness Center, Tecom. Dh504. From 4.30pm.
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AJMAN
Dates and Honey Festival
The Ajman Tourism Development Department is hosting the Ajman Honey Festival along with the Liwa Ajman Dates Festival, which runs until Saturday, at the Emirates Hospitality Centre, Ajman. It opens to the public at 10am. More details online.
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