Attend Abu Dhabi Science Festival, where children can learn about a wide variety of STEM topics, including coral, dinosaurs, Mars, electricity, medical science and surgery, light, bubbles and more in workshops and activities designed for various age groups. From 4pm to 10pm, Dh5 for ages 16 and older; Dh10 for ages 5 to 15; free for ages 4 and younger, Mushrif Central Park, Abu Dhabi, www.abudhabisciencefestival.ae.
Register now to take part in tomorrow's Walk 2015 – the annual diabetes awareness walkathon hosted by UAE's Imperial College London Diabetes Centre. More than 20,000 people are expected to join the walk and enjoy an entertainment village with activities for the whole family, plus healthy foods and beverages. Tomorrow, gates open at 2pm; walk begins at 5pm, Dh10 registration fee includes shirt, cap and bag, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 404 0870, register at www.walk2015.com.
End the week on a high note with jokes from The Laughter Factory. This month's line-up of top comedians from Britain includes the dark comic Mark Nelson, the self-confessed pessimist Mike Gunn, and Zoe Lyons who won the Funniest Joke of The Fringe Award in 2008. At 9pm, Dh140, ages 21+ only, Movenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, 04 355 1862, www.platinumlist.net.
Indulge in French delicacies at the Alliance Française Abu Dhabi's Gala Dinner. The French chef Daniel Hebet will prepare a gourmet dinner. Today, 7.30pm, from Dh400 for Alliance Française members; Dh500 for non-members, North Plaza Beach, Shangri-La hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, 02 612 2900, www.afabudhabi.org.
Make plans to attend the monthly Saturday Market @ Yas Marina, where you can find great deals on pre-loved items and fun buys at a variety of pop-up stalls and car boot sales. There also are plenty of activities for kids at the playground, plus watersports, live music and gourmet food from food trucks and the Marina's seven restaurants. Saturday, 1pm to 6pm, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmarina.ae.
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