Hip hangouts: Wadi Adventure and more
The hottest events and places to see and be seen at in the UAE this week
Wadi Adventure
Why go?
- An action-packed, adrenaline pumping day of white water rafting, kayaking and surfing awaits you at the Middle East’s first man-made wadi park. There’s a surf pool that generates perfect 3m waves every 90 seconds and over 1,130m of kayaking and rafting runs to explore.
- The fun isn’t limited to white knuckle thrills – people looking for a quiet day can chill out in the family pool or in one of the on-site restaurants, which include the fresh and healthy Surf Café, chilled juice shop Mango Mango and the Rafters Grill, which overlooks the white water rivers.
- You don’t even have to get wet to have a good time at Wadi Adventure – there’s an Air Park where you can challenge yourself on the rope course, a climbing wall and a zip line.
Cost Adults Dh100, Children Dh50
Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain | Sat-Sun and Tues-Weds, 12pm-11pm; Thu-Fri 12pm-midnight
(closed Mon) |wadiadventure.ae
Treasures of the world's cultures
Journey through human history at Manarat Al Saadiyat, where you’ll find a host of artifacts that bring to life two million years of humanity. There are 250 objects on show, which chart human evolution and place life in the UAE and Middle East in a universal context. The impressive exhibition has been put together in collaboration with the British Museum, and has already been on show in the London institution, but now has added artifacts from the Zayed National Museum, Al Ain National Museum, Sharjah Archaeology Museum and the private collection of Abdul Rahem Al Sayed Al Hashemi. Book in advance and join workshops that take a closer look at the pieces, afternoon teas where you recreate the artifacts, and talks on human history. The next talk is on Wednesday May 16.
Cost Free
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi | Daily 10am-8pm, until July 17 | zayednationalmuseum.ae
Cirque Du Byrne
Critically acclaimed Irish comedian Jason Byrne is bringing his worldwide hit show Cirque Du Byrne to Dubai. Either buy a Dh100 basic ticket, or splash out on a Dh190 ticket, which includes three food and drink vouchers for the pub. Warning though: the comedy star, who started off on stand-up competition show So You Think Your Funny? is known for humiliating audience participation. We won’t be wearing on-trend neon to this one.
Cost From Dh100
McGettigan’s Irish Pub, Almas Tower, JLT | Doors open 7pm, May 10 and 11 | 04 356 0560
Local talent
Dubai’s own Third Half Theatre company are presenting Noises Off, a comic piece by Michael Frayn that is a play within a play and tells the story of a hapless acting company putting on a production called Nothing On. The funny story focuses on how personal dramas get in the way of the on-stage action. Expect innuendos, slapstick moments and to leave the theatre with a laughter-induced stitch. Directed by Sanjeev Dixit, the multi-cultural cast of the play proudly represents the Emirates.
Cost Dh70 balcony, Dh100 stalls.
DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates | 8pm, May 17-19 (2pm matinee performances on Friday and Saturday) | 050 874 9752
Ultra Naté Live In Concert
The latest name to grace the celeb-filled line-up at Cavalli Club is R’n’B and disco legend, Ultra Naté. With a career that has spanned four decades and has seen her work with the likes of David Morales and Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams, club-goers will enjoy classic hits like the much-loved Free and catchy It’s Over Now, as well as her more recent dance-chart topping tunes Automatic and Give It All You Got.
Cost Dh250
Cavalli Club | Doors open at 8pm, Friday May 11 | 04 332 9260
The capital’s big trance party
This weekend, two of the biggest names in house and trance will be gracing the decks at Allure by Cipriani. Expect a night of pure dance in one of the most stylish clubs in town. Dutch producer and DJ Sander Van Doorn and Brit spinner Gareth Emery, who has made a name for himself with his trademark fusion of dance and trance, are guaranteed to get the club going all night long.
Cost Dh150
Allure by Cipriani, Yas Marina Yacht Club | 10pm-3am, Thursday May 10 | thinkflash.ae
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