• Courtesy Alliance Francaise Abu Dhabi
    Courtesy Alliance Francaise Abu Dhabi
  • Models in this shot are part of real kindergarten group and their teacher.
    Models in this shot are part of real kindergarten group and their teacher.
  • Courtesy Yas Waterworld
    Courtesy Yas Waterworld
  • Group practicing kettlebell lunges
    Group practicing kettlebell lunges
  • Courtesy The Sum of Us
    Courtesy The Sum of Us
  • Courtesy Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
    Courtesy Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
  • Courtesy Ramadan Art Bazaar
    Courtesy Ramadan Art Bazaar
  • Jon Gambrell / AP
    Jon Gambrell / AP
  • Courtesy Aqib Anwa
    Courtesy Aqib Anwa

10 things to do today: See the N2N Gallery’s Ramadan exhibition, register your children for French Summer Camp and more


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Abu Dhabi

Art exhibition

N2N Gallery presents part of its collection dedicated to Arabic influence and origins. The works of Grygori Sokyrynskyi and Ramazan Useinov tell stories through fantastical animals, magical scenery, peaceful silence and exemplary men. Pictured: Bride by Ramazan Useinov

Daily until the end of Ramadan, 10am to 2pm and 7pm to 11pm, Sundays to Thursdays, 7pm to 11pm on Saturdays (closed on Fridays), N2N Gallery, first floor, Nation Towers Galleria, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, 055 283 2642, www.n2nartgallery.com

Abu Dhabi

Kids’ camp

Register your children for the French Summer Camp presented by Alliance Française Abu Dhabi, where children can have fun and make new friends through activities, adventures and surprises that help improve their French in a friendly atmosphere.

July 2 to September 7, 9am to 2pm, Dh120 per day includes a snack, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, register at 02 612 2900, info@afabudhabi.org

Abu Dhabi

Kids’ fun

Take your children to the Ramadan Kindermusik Classes with Hanneke at Bodytree Studio. The early-childhood music classes benefit growing minds through activities that enhance speech and syntax, such as singing simple songs and reciting chants.

Today, 11am to 11.45am for children up to age 3, Dh65 per class, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com

Abu Dhabi

Family fun

Make plans to celebrate Eid at Yas Waterworld, where you will find an array of festivities, including drum performances four times daily, contests, fun activities and more for the whole family. Plus, enjoy the rides, slides and attractions of the waterpark.

June 25 to July 1, 10am to 8pm, from Dh185 when booked online, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 496 8008, www.yaswaterworld.com

Abu Dhabi

Fitness offer

Vogue Fitness has extended its hours during Ramadan to accommodate early-morning and after-iftar training with additional classes. Plus, women who join Yas Ladies can take part in the introduction class, which normally costs Dh300, for free. Membership packages are available for CrossFit and personal training.

Open 5.30am to 1am, Vogue Fitness, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 583 2380, www.vfuae.com

Dubai

Yoga iftar

Celebrate International Yoga Day with health-focused community activities presented by Guava Pass. Enjoy a one-hour gentle-flow yoga session by Yoga House to calm the mind, then enjoy a wholesome three-course iftar from The Sum of Us, including beetroot hummus, falafel, salad bowls and fresh juices.

Tonight, 5.30pm to 9pm, Dh130 includes yoga class, dinner and giveaways, The Sum of Us, Burj Al Salam Building, Dubai, register at dubai@guavapass.com

Dubai

Hotel offer

Plan to spend a day out with the family this weekend at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. Enjoy lunch at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant and get access to the private beach for the day for Dh145.

Friday and Saturday, lunch from noon to 3pm, from Dh145 per person; children ages 6 to 12 dine for 50 per cent off, Oceana Restaurant, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 318 2582, fbjumeirahreservations@hilton.com

Dubai

Art exhibition

See Ramadan Art Bazaar, a group exhibition by more than 30 UAE-based artists, each showing four works in a variety of media at affordable prices, with no pieces priced higher than Dh4,000. Find fine art, traditional pieces and furniture. Pictured: Hayat by Mais Naddaf

Daily until July 6, 11am to 5pm, Sundays to Thursdays (closed on Fridays and Saturdays) and after iftar by appointment, Citizen E Art Gallery, Dubai Design District, Dubai, www.citizene.net

Dubai

Performance

Get tickets to see rising Emirati singing star Mohamed Al Shehhi at Dubai Opera. Enjoy a performance blending traditional khaliji sounds with contemporary western beats. Al Shehhi's hit song Kachf Al Mahaba has more than 34 million views on YouTube, and was named one of the best songs of 2016.

June 30, 10pm, from Dh150, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com

Dubai

Family fun

Visit Zone 4 of the exhibition 9Hijri at the Dubai Mall and explore the importance of astronomy, physics and chemistry in time-keeping, daily prayer and navigation throughout the history of Islam. Children and adults will enjoy outdoor observation workshops with Dubai Astronomy Club and Oculus stargazing. Children will also enjoy safe kids’ science experiments with Mad Science.

Daily throughout Ramadan, 10am to 3am, Zone 4 Science, 9Hijri exhibition, The Souk Dome, Ground Floor, Dubai Mall, Dubai, www.9hijri.com