Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 29, 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
Film screening
Register to attend a screening of Manila in the Claws of Light at Cinema Space. The 1975 Lino Brocka-directed Filipino classic, based on the Edgardo M Reyes novel of the same name, has been newly restored. Julio (Bembel Roco), a young fisherman is robbed when he arrives in Manila, and is looking for his girlfriend Ligaya (Hilda Koronel). He takes on temporary jobs to get by and wanders the streets looking for his beloved.
Tonight, 8pm, free with registration, Cinema Space, auditorium, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com
Abu Dhabi
Iftar
Break your fast at Rozanah this Ramadan, and enjoy a five-course set iftar menu overlooking Yas Marina. The menu features Lebanese delicacies such as lentil soup, hot and cold appetisers, a choice of main courses and sweets and coffee. The a la carte menu and shisha will be available for suhoor at 10pm.
From sunset to 10pm, from Dh125, Rozanah, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 496 3411, www.rozanah.ae
Abu Dhabi
Dim-sum lunch
Enjoy all-you-can-eat dim sum at Dai Pai Dong at Rosewood Abu Dhabi. Chef Liang, the new dim-sum specialist, brings new flavours to the traditional selection of delicate, bite-sized buns with delicious fillings.
Weekdays, noon to 3pm, Dh75 includes jasmine tea, Dai Pai Dong, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, book at 02 813 5552, www.rosewoodhotels.com
Nationwide
New movie
Here Alone stars Lucy Walters as Ann, a young woman struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world in which a mysterious virus has claimed the population. When her supplies run low, she must leave her isolated forest home and run to town to search for food. She meets Olivia (Gina Piersanti) and her injured stepfather Chris (Adam David Thompson), but finds it hard to trust them.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE (15+)
Dubai
Family fun
Visit Dubai Parks and Resorts this Ramadan and pay just Dh95 between 8pm and midnight with the Ramadan Nights Offer. Experience a range of rides and attractions, many of which are indoors in the comfort of air conditioning, such as 3-D cinematic simulator rides, rollercoasters and live shows at Bollywood Parks Dubai (pictured), Motiongate Dubai and Legoland Dubai.
Throughout Ramadan, from 8pm to midnight, Dh95, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai, www.dubaiparksandresorts.com
Dubai
Art exhibition
Check out the exhibition Drifting Island, in which artist Marwan Sahmarani uses colour and gestural abstraction in expressive paintings that reflect his experiences, day-to-day politics in Lebanon, landscapes of Spain and current events. His work explores the root and motivation of violence. Pictured: Cinco Cames
Daily until June 4, 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed on Fridays), Leila Heller Gallery, I-87, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 056 831 3520, www.leilahellergallery.com
Dubai
Kids’ camps
Register your children for the Ramadan Clubs presented by Gulf Star. Choose from karate, football, dance, gymnastics, cheerleading and more at the after-school club classes offered during the holy month at locations across Dubai. The classes held at Kids HQ include 30 minutes of free soft play.
During Ramadan, various timings from 2.15pm to 4.15pm, from Dh320, Kids HQ, Umm Suqeim Street; Clarion School, Al Quoz; Allstar Sport, Umm Suqeim Street, Dubai, register at 050 429 4860, info@gulfstarsports.com
Dubai
Fitness event
Register now to take part in the Ramadan Night Run at Dubai Autodrome. Stay active during the holy month and take part with family and friends, choosing from a variety of distances – 3km, 5km and 10km. For runners of all abilities.
June 9, 10.15pm to midnight, Dubai Autodrome, Dubai, register by June 4 at www.premieronline.com
Dubai
Spa offer
Ahasees Spa and Club at Grand Hyatt Dubai offers two 90-minute treatments for Dh585 each until the end of June. Experience a revitalising 30-minute Desert Sand Body Polish, a therapeutic 60-minute Pearl Balm massage or a 90-minute age-defying facial with berry and tea antioxidants.
Available until June 30, open 9am to 9pm, from Dh585, Ahasees Spa and Club, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai, book at 04 317 2333, www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com
Dubai
Performance
See Gems Trilogy, a contemporary dance show performed by the LA Dance Project, featuring works by top choreographers, including Murder Balades (pictured) by Justin Peck, Hearts & Arrows and On the Other Side by Benjamin Millepied. The performances combine strong legwork of ballet and improvisation of modern dance to create a visual spectacle that tells a story.
September 28 to 29, 8pm, from Dh150, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com
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