Plan to celebrate the Fourth of July at Perry & Blackwelder's Original Smokehouse with an all-American barbecue featuring a burger, hot dog, potato salad and a soft drink for Dh120. The à la carte menu will be available, with specialities including smoked meats and other southern-American dishes, including sticky ribs, fried chicken and Louisiana-style shrimp po'boy sandwiches. Open from noon to 2am, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, reservations at 04 366 5866, www.facebook.com/perryandblackwelder
Attend the Ramadan Night Market and enjoy activities and events for the whole family, as well as a sensory shopping experience with retailers presenting a variety of products, including clothing, jewellery, accessories, personal care, perfumes, food, collectables and more in an open-scheme bazaar. From 8pm to 2am, free entry, Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, 04 388 5191, www.ramadannightmarket.com
Sign up to take part in the Drop-In Sessions, featuring art activities inspired by the artworks in Louvre Abu Dhabi Stories: Al-Qalam. Create a digital Fayoum self-portrait, dioramas, and short animations based on Indian miniatures. From 8.30pm to 11.30pm on Friday; from 9.30am to 2pm on Saturday, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 657 5800, or visit www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae
Take the kids to Caboodle Pamper & Play, where they can enjoy indoor free play, fun and entertainment with an All Day Play pass for Dh100 (Dh200 otherwise) while you enjoy shopping at the mall. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 616 6973; second floor, The Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 325 3367; CityWalk, Safa Street, Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 344 4570, www.caboodle.ae
Visit Deerfields Townsquare Shopping Centre and take part in Ramadan activities. Visitors can also purchase care packages from Carrefour starting at Dh49 and donate them to the Red Crescent stand in the mall. Abu Dhabi-Dubai Road, 02 501 0888, www.deerfieldstownsquare.com
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