Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 16, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film creenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi
Fitness Class
Book your spot to attend the Ashtanga Led Primary Series pop-up yoga at Bodytree. Instructor Tina Bock will guide the class through each pose with instructions including modifications to allow safe practice. It will also incorporate traditional chants and counts. Basic yoga experience is necessary for this class.
Tomorrow, 9am to 10.30am, Dh95 (also includes a Nectar juice), Bodytree Studio, at the corner of 11th and 26th streets, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, email info@bodytreestudio.com to book your spot
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Abu Dhabi
Comedy show
Have some laughs with the Yalla Laughs crew at their St Patrick’s Day comedy show, with special host Rodget Talty (pictured), and featuring the comedians Simeon Goodson, Akshay Ahuja, Colin Armstrong and Dylan McShain.
Tonight, 8pm, free entry, Oasis Beach, Le Méridien, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi
Photo exhibition
Check out the opening of the exhibition Moments in the Lives of Muslims in China – Through the Lens of Peter Sanders. A photo essay of the daily lives of Muslim communities in China, it features 50 large-scale images by the British photographer. Pictured: Imam of Nagiahu Mosque, Ningxia, China
Opens today and runs until June 11, 11am today; 8am to 8pm, Saturdays to Thursdays; 4pm to 8pm, Fridays, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Al Majjarah, Sharjah, www.sharjahmuseums.ae
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Abu Dhabi
Fitness event
Book a ticket to attend #theADmovement’s ladies-only dance fitness birthday party in association with GuavaPass. The event, which takes place at the newly-opened Al Jawhara Spa Wellness & Gym, allows you to take four dance fitness sessions, taste the healthy fare at Nabati café, get discounts on GuavaPass and Al Jawhara memberships, enjoy a luxurious spa experience and gain access to the spa facilities.
Tomorrow, 4pm to 8.30pm, free for GuavaPass members, tickets cost Dh195, Al Jawhara Spa Wellness & Gym, Mohammed bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, www.eventbrite.com
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Dubai
Holi celebration
Book your tickets to play Holi – the Indian festival of colours – at Bheege Chunariya. There will be performances by Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan, music composers and singers Vishal and Shekhar, actor Sonu Sood, rapper Badshah and playback singer Neeti Mohan. There will also be various DJs playing throughout the day.
Tomorrow, 9am to 6pm, tickets cost from Dh150, Autism Rocks Arena, Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net
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Dubai
Art exhibition
Visit Atelier M, featuring works by UAE-based French artist Myriam Schrive. Curated by Alliance Française Dubai, it portrays the challenges faced by visually-impaired people. Pictured: a painting by the artist.
Today until Monday, open 24 hours, free, Plantation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
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Dubai
Performance
Enjoy a live performance by André Reyes from the Gipsy Kings with his band, at the Pyramids Rooftop Gardens in Wafi. One of the most famous flamenco rumba singers in the world, some of his popular hits include Bamboleo, Volare and La Dona.
Today, 9pm, doors open at 8pm, Dh150, Pyramids Rooftop Gardens at Wafi, Oud Metha, Dubai, www.pyramidsrestaurantsatwafi.com
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Dubai
Family fun
Take your family to the Dubai Marina Street Festival. With more than 500 shows across the 10-day festival, there will be performances by talented artists from various countries including Japan, Italy, Australia, Spain, Chile, Canada, Poland and Singapore. There will also be food trucks and entertainers.
Starts today and runs until March 25, 4.15pm to 10pm, Thursdays; 3.15pm to 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays; 5pm to 9.15pm, Sundays to Wednesdays, free, Dubai Marina Mall Promenade, www.dubaimarinamall.com
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Dubai
Art exhibition
See The Things They Carry, an exhibition by Debjani Bhardwaj and Jennifer Boldt, who use ceramics, paper and textiles to explore the subtleties of the human experience, focusing on memories and emotions. Pictured: Facets 3.2 by Jennifer Boldt
Until Saturday, 6pm to 9pm, Yadawei Gallery, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.yadawei.net
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Dubai
Photo exhibition
Check out works by renowned yoga photographer Richard Pilnick at Talise Spa and the lululemon store, in association with Art Dubai. It features portraits by the photographer, who has worked with many leading teachers in yoga communities around the world and the brand lululemon.
Today until Monday, 7am to 9.30pm, Talisa Spa, Madinat Jumeirah; 10am to 10pm, lululemon, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, www.richardpilnick.com
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Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015
- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany
- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people
- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed
- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest
- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France
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Ahmed Raza
UAE cricket captain
Age: 31
Born: Sharjah
Role: Left-arm spinner
One-day internationals: 31 matches, 35 wickets, average 31.4, economy rate 3.95
T20 internationals: 41 matches, 29 wickets, average 30.3, economy rate 6.28
Who was Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.
- In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
- Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
- Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
'Peninsula'
Stars: Gang Dong-won, Lee Jung-hyun, Lee Ra
Director: Yeon Sang-ho
Rating: 2/5
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Winners
Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)
Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)
Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)
Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)
Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)
Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Explainer: Tanween Design Programme
Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.
The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.
It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.
The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.
Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”
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PROFILE OF CURE.FIT
Started: July 2016
Founders: Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori
Based: Bangalore, India
Sector: Health & wellness
Size: 500 employees
Investment: $250 million
Investors: Accel, Oaktree Capital (US); Chiratae Ventures, Epiq Capital, Innoven Capital, Kalaari Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Piramal Group’s Anand Piramal, Pratithi Investment Trust, Ratan Tata (India); and Unilever Ventures (Unilever’s global venture capital arm)
