Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for June 12, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi
Cultural event
The Ramadan Evenings series presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority continues at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Come for iftar and enjoy the art exhibition, board games, souq, Emirati heritage workshops and Islamic chants.
Daily until Saturday, 7pm to 8pm for iftar; iftar until 11.30pm for cafes and the Ramadan souq; other activities from 8.30pm to 11.30pm, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.abudhabievents.ae
Abu Dhabi
Film screening
Catch a screening of the film Drums Along the Mohawk presented by Cinema Space. The 1939 film, directed by John Ford and set during the settling of the North American colonies, was nominated for an Academy Award. Gilbert and Lana Martin (Henry Ford and Claudette Colbert) are a young couple whose farm in New York's Mohawk Valley is attacked by native Americans, driving the Martins from their home. A wealthy woman hires Gilbert to tend to her fields and gives them a place to stay, where they can restart their lives, despite the difficulties in the valley.
Tonight, 8pm, free with registration, Cinema Space, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com
Abu Dhabi
Wellness event
Sign up for the singing bowl meditation class at Bodytree Studio, which is led by Tasha, who uses Tibetan bowls as a tool to heal and balance the physical, emotional and spiritual self. The sound, frequencies and vibrations help participants to meditate. The class is mixed and a light iftar of soup, dates and tea will be served after class.
Thursday, 6pm to 7pm, Dh80, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com
Abu Dhabi
Family fun
Embrace the spirit of Ramadan at Yas Mall through a variety of cultural activities and events, including the immersive 360-degree Cosmic Dome, a simulated spaceship that features lunar and nature content in a 20-minute entertaining and educational programme. Plus, there are holy Quran lessons for children, daily Taraweeh prayers and new Ramadan menus at the 21 dining outlets in the Cascade Dining open from sunset, including Al Fanar, which features Emirati dishes.
Mall open 10am to midnight, 3pm to 1am for Cosmic Dome sessions, Dh45 per session, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmall.ae
Abu Dhabi
Art exhibition
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority presents The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence, a Guggenheim Abu Dhabi exhibition that brings together artists of different nationalities and generations. It features more than 25 works in a variety of media that focus on related themes of performance, process and presence. Pictured: A painting by The Gutai Art Association member Tanaka Atsuko, 1960
Daily until July 29, 9am to 8pm daily, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 657 5800, www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae
Dubai
Cultural exhibition
The exhibition 9Hijri at The Dubai Mall is a curated journey of enlightenment through the Golden Ages of Islam. It highlights the contributions of Islamic scholars and mastercraftsmen. The different zones throughout the mall offer interactive presentations, workshops, storytelling, poetry, videos, demonstrations and more in a variety of disciplines such as knowledge, science, art, fashion, calligraphy, literature and design.
Daily throughout Ramadan, 10am to 3am, various locations around The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, www.thedubaimall.com
Dubai
Kids’ camp
Register your children, ages 5 to 9, for the Julia Donaldson Summer Camp: A Picture Book Journey. They can enjoy exploring five picture books by the award-winning children's author, including Superworm, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, The Gruffalo's Child, The Highway Rat and Tyrannosaurus Drip through activities including poetry, puppetry, games and more.
June 25 to 29 and July 2 to 6, 10am to 1pm or 2-5pm, Dh1,000 early-bird until May 31, afterwards Dh1,100, The Courtyard Playhouse Theatre, Al Quoz, Dubai, register at 0550 986 1761, kylie@courtyardplayhouse.com
Dubai
Art exhibition
In the exhibition Plane Maker, Amba Sayal-Bennett presents drawings, sculptures and one projection as a series of invitations for the viewer to create relationships with the works that are constantly changing. Pictured: Caman
Daily until September 5, 11am to 5pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed on Fridays), Carbon 12, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 340 6016, www.carbon12dubai.com
Dubai
Performance
Get tickets to see the Grammy Award-winning Chamber Orchestra of Europe perform at Dubai Opera in two gala evenings featuring works by Mozart, including the Magic Flute Overture, Violin Concerto No 3, as well as Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and Violin Concerto. It will be led by conductor Robin Ticciati (pictured) with Christian Tetzlaff.
November 2 to 3, from Dh250, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com
Dubai
Art exhibition
The exhibition Living Shrines by photographer Lisa Ross features a series of ethereal photographs of the Xinjiang region of China, where Ross spent more than a decade documenting Islamic holy shrines created by the Uyghur community. Pictured: Black Garden (Crib with Door)
Daily until September 2, 10am to 7pm, Sundays to Thursdays; 10am to 6pm Saturdays (closed on Fridays), Gulf Photo Plus, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 380 8545, www.gulfphotoplus.com
