Things to do in UAE on April 7

PICK OF THE DAY

Mohammad Assaf

The Palestinian singer takes to the stage at City Centre Deira (Centre Court) performing his popular songs at 8pm.

ABU DHABI

Kids Club programme, activities, competitions, promotions and prizes, open to all children aged 3-12 years, at Deerfields Mall, until Saturday.

Yas Mall Spring Festival, parades, fashion, arts, entertainment and workshops for the whole family, until Friday. Today, princess show at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm, speed painter performance at 6pm, 8pm and 9.30pm and glow garden from 10am-10pm (today and tomorrow).

Yas Waterworld Ladies Night, ladies-only evening every Thursday from 6-11pm, activities in addition to the park slides and rides include UV henna painting, a dance zone and aqua zumba classes. More at yaswaterworld.com.

15 years of inspiring moments, activities, food trucks, life-size board games, craft workshops, entertainment and discounts at participating stores, at Marina Mall. Activities from 2-10pm daily, until April 11. More at marinamall.ae.

DUBAI

Middle East Film & Comi Con, celebrities, super-heroes, cine-club, workshops, cosplay competition and more, at Dubai World Trade Centre, until Saturday. Tickets at mefcc.com.

Dubai Zombie Challenge, get transformed by special effects make-up artists, take part in monster training and play as a zombie or survivor, at Wonderland, until Saturday. Tickets at platinumlist.net. More at facebook.com/DubaiZombieChallenge.

World Art Dubai, a contemporary art fair gathering over 140 international galleries and artists presenting affordable art, at Dubai World Trade Centre, 2-9pm, until Saturday. Entry Dh15. More at worldartdubai.com.

Disney Live: Mickey’s Music Festival, an all-star line-up of 25 Disney characters, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Shows until Saturday. Tickets from Dh175-Dh1,375, available at platinumlist.net. More at disneyliveme.com.

Hip Hop on Air with Rick Ross, the American rapper performs At VIP Room, JW Marriott Marquis. Doors open at 11pm, reservation and guestlist only. Call 052-8818888.

Mahiki loves you happy hour, 50 per cent off select beverages, 7-9pm daily, at Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Call 04-3087731.

Manga Madness setmenu, a superhero-inspired four-course meal, at Toko Dubai, Dh195, 6-10pm, until Saturday. Call 04-4428383.

Blood glucose tests on World Health Day 2016 at Oasis Mall, 4-8pm, until Saturday.

The Laughter Factory with Adam Bloom, John Fothergill and Jojo Smith, at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, JBR, 9pm, today and tomorrow. Tickets Dh140. More at thelaughterfactory.com.

Tiger Translate featuring the energetic grooves of British drum and bass duo Sigma and House vibes by The Magician, at Nasimi Beach, Atlantis. Doors open at 7pm. Advance tickets Dh100, available at dubai.platinumlist.net.

Ravelations featuring Juno-Reactor (HOMmega, UK), warm up sets by J_Deep (Tribonic Recs) and Single Vision (Digital Om Productions), at Level 41, Media One Hotel. Doors open at 10pm. Call 050-3939709.

Lost In Pacha with DJ Bliss, supported by DJ JSA, at Pacha, Madinat Jumeirah. Call 052-7369669.

Healthy dessert workshop themed on diabetes, with Ahlaam Ali, lifestyle and nutrition coach, at Al Barari, 9.45am, Dh100. Call 04-3267277.

Cityfest, outdoor movies, dance performances, workshops, kids activities and more, at Dubai Festival City, 4-midnight today and tomorrow, 4pm-10pm on Saturday.

Ripe market, a community food and craft market at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, 8.30am-noon. Last of the season.

180° brunch, launch of the new evening brunch, every Thursday. Dh295, includes unlimited house beverages, pan-Asian nibbles and bar snacks between 7-10pm. At 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Call 055-5008518.

RAS AL KHAIMAH

Night Market, local artisans and vendors will be showcasing their goods. The market also offers a range of food, activites and entertainment, at Al Marjan Promenade, 4-10pm, every Thursday and Friday. Free entry.

SHARJAH

10th Sharjah Food Festival, celebrity chefs cooking demonstrations, cooking competitions, workshops and entertainment at four destinations – Al Majz Waterfront, Al Qasba, Heart of Sharjah and Al Montazah, until Saturday. Activities from 5pm.

FUJAIRAH

Zero Nine, a charity exhibition aimed at empowering women in the region by supporting their businesses, at Shaikh Khalifa Hall, until Saturday. Today is women only, Friday and Saturday is families only. More at zeronine.ae.

AJMAN

Register for Ride Ajman, a cycling competition to be held on April 22. Open to cyclists aged 16 and above, covering a distance of 90km. More at hopasports.com.

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