Welcome to our weekly guide of family events happening over the next 7 days. There is so much to do in Abu Dhabi, and here are just a few events. Do look at our Events Diary where you can see our full listing of all the family events that we have found for you. Also be sure to pick up a copy of our new edition which is out now!
Your Lamp Shines-Bright at The Mall
World Trade Center Mall
Until 14 June Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
4pm – 8pm
Get creative and design lamps to decorate The Mall this Ramadan.
The Mall at WTCAD is offering you a chance to share your talent with everyone! Participate in the lamp-making workshops, where mentors will help you create beautiful lamps, which will be used as decorations in The Mall for Ramadan.
Street Food Market Yas
du Forum
12 -13 May
12pm-12am
After the success of TruckersDXB and establishing a sustainable event platform for families and food truck lovers, it is time to experience another culinary/event concept that crowds are craving for.
Core ME introduces an edgy street food market for all ages. Featuring more than 20 food pop-up concepts and food trucks in the most iconic du Forum, transforming the venue into a food haven serving mouth-watering options by some of the city’s best street vendors over the first two weekends of May.
The event is strictly for all ages. Giving a hassle free evening to visitors who want to relax over the weekend with great food options.
Abu Dhabi Summer Fair
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – ADNEC
Until 20 May
3pm – 11pm
The Abu Dhabi Summer Fair is an opportunity to shop and explore the heritage of different countries under one roof.
Get ready to travel with your family to different destinations; enjoy the spices of India, the sweets of turkey and Syria and the Chinese healthy tea. Learn about the Serbian and Palestinian heritage.
The exhibition will feature several recreational activities, including fashion shows and dance performances from all around the world.
Enjoy shopping and buying directly from the exhibitors at our various exhibition pavilions from the following countries:
India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, Cyprus, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and the UAE.
Kids – Robot Dance Party
NYU Abu Dhabi, Red Teathre
12 May
11.30am
Join your kids in making their very own robot outfit and get grooving to electronic beats with Canadian DJ Kid Koala.
Once your robot has been crafted, your kids will hit the dance floor and throw down their best bleeping, bouncing robotic grooves! For the grown-ups who still have the robot in them, you are welcome to show the young ones how it is done.
Al Seef Mall Pop-Up Market
Al Seef Village Mall
13 May
11am – 7pm
The First Indoor event of the season!!
Join in the fun @ Al Seef Village Mall and watch it come to life with great deals and awesome offers.
The buzzing Saturday Pop Up Market guarantees some amazingly unique finds and cool vibes with 30+ UAE homegrown vendors, Food, Music & more…
Everyday Patterns
Warehouse421
17 May
5pm – 10pm Monday Closed.
This workshop will offer a hands-on exploration of the patterns found on everyday objects. Geometric and vegetal patterns make up over 60% of the non-figural types of decoration used in Islamic art, and are also featured prominently on many household textiles.
Under the instructor’s guidance, workshop participants will be asked to identify patterns in fabric samples provided to them, or alternatively they can bring their own material that they would like to work with. Participants will learn how to extract a pattern and create a stencil, which will then be used to produce an abstract work using various materials.
Instructor:
Tima Ouzden, Editor-in-Chief of Gazette and Alumna, SEAF
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi has announced a new Scholarship programme
Apply now!
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi has revealed a new scholarship programme designed to broaden access to its holistic and enriching educational model, as well as to attract and support talented students who show passion for and potential in their chosen field.
As well as Academic awards, scholarships will be offered in: Sports, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. The school is keen to unlock the potential in Abu Dhabi’s school children and is calling for applications from able students across the city. The programme is open to pupils entering Year 7 and above in September 2017. For more info visit https://www.cranleigh.ae/admissions/scholarships/
