CATCH ENTERTAINMENT AND WORKSHOPS AT AL SEEF: Delve a little deeper into the traditions and culture of the UAE at waterfront destination Al Seef, which will host performances by local artists for the National Day weekend. These will include a Harbiya band, which will entertain visitors with deep, soulful sounds of the oud and the catchy beats of the bendir every evening between 1 and 5 December, while on 2 and 4 December, Jalsat Wanasah will delight visitors with Emirati tunes. A traditional Emirati storytelling stage, Sawalif Al Awaleen, will be set up to bring alive enchanting stories of the UAE’s past, along with live painting workshops. Over the three days, visitors to the destination can also participate in 15-minute sessions that introduce them to traditional Emirati crafts, such as Sadu weaving, sand art and Arabic calligraphy. Sinbad and the Sea Monsters will take the stage on Tuesday, 1 December, and Thursday, 3 December, to share stories of his voyages and adventures, accompanied by street musicians.
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