• On Sunday, June 8, 2014, the internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus Dance Theatre will bring their new performance Shadowland to the capital. Photo by Emmanuel Donny
    On Sunday, June 8, 2014, the internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus Dance Theatre will bring their new performance Shadowland to the capital. Photo by Emmanuel Donny
  • La Verità by the producers of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo will be staged from August 21 to 31 at Adnec. Against the backdrop of an original Salvador Dalí painting, performers will pays homage to the life and work of the 20th-century artist. Viviana Cangialosi / Compagnia Finzi Pasca
    La Verità by the producers of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo will be staged from August 21 to 31 at Adnec. Against the backdrop of an original Salvador Dalí painting, performers will pays homage to the life and work of the 20th-century artist. Viviana Cangialosi / Compagnia Finzi Pasca
  • The world-renowned illusionist and endurance artist David Blaine will be making his Middle East debut at Emirates Palace this summer. The American magician will be performing his daredevil stunts, which have racked up 38 million views on YouTube. The shows are on August 21, 22 and 23. Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Lunchbox Fund / AFP
    The world-renowned illusionist and endurance artist David Blaine will be making his Middle East debut at Emirates Palace this summer. The American magician will be performing his daredevil stunts, which have racked up 38 million views on YouTube. The shows are on August 21, 22 and 23. Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Lunchbox Fund / AFP
  • Aron Kader will perform with The United Nations of Comedy on August 28 and 29. Courtesy Aron Kader
    Aron Kader will perform with The United Nations of Comedy on August 28 and 29. Courtesy Aron Kader
  • Mohammed Assaf, known as Asaroukh (The Rocket) will perform on August 14 at Emirates Palace. Courtesy FLASH Entertainment
    Mohammed Assaf, known as Asaroukh (The Rocket) will perform on August 14 at Emirates Palace. Courtesy FLASH Entertainment
  • Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan will perform a concert of her latest hits, backed by a dance group, on August 15. Courtesy FLASH Entertainment
    Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan will perform a concert of her latest hits, backed by a dance group, on August 15. Courtesy FLASH Entertainment
  • History of the World in 100 Objects is the third in a series of exhibitions leading up to the launch of the Zayed National Museum in 2016 and will be on until August 1. The show, which is being held in collaboration with the British Museum, is the first such exhibition based on the popular BBC series. Visitors will be able to get in-depth information on historical objects on display and sign-up for workshops, tours and seminars at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National
    History of the World in 100 Objects is the third in a series of exhibitions leading up to the launch of the Zayed National Museum in 2016 and will be on until August 1. The show, which is being held in collaboration with the British Museum, is the first such exhibition based on the popular BBC series. Visitors will be able to get in-depth information on historical objects on display and sign-up for workshops, tours and seminars at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National
  • Cristina Garzone's Pilgrimage to Lalibela, winner of the eighth edition of the Emirates Photography Competition. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi))
    Cristina Garzone's Pilgrimage to Lalibela, winner of the eighth edition of the Emirates Photography Competition. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi))
  • he zoo isn’t the best option for a summer outing during the day but Al Ain Zoo has started offering night tours from June 1 – see desert wildlife, attend classes that teach about their habitats and participate in a crocodile-feeding session. Reuters
    he zoo isn’t the best option for a summer outing during the day but Al Ain Zoo has started offering night tours from June 1 – see desert wildlife, attend classes that teach about their habitats and participate in a crocodile-feeding session. Reuters
  • A handout photo of Freej's Abood at Emirates Palace (Courtesy: FLASH Entertainment)
    A handout photo of Freej's Abood at Emirates Palace (Courtesy: FLASH Entertainment)
  • Flash Entertainment brings the Fifa World Cup on giant screens from June 12 to July 13 at du Forum, Yas Island. During Ramadan, iftar will be served at the venue, which will be converted into a fair with separate areas for ladies, families and football fans. EPA / Sebastiao Moreira
    Flash Entertainment brings the Fifa World Cup on giant screens from June 12 to July 13 at du Forum, Yas Island. During Ramadan, iftar will be served at the venue, which will be converted into a fair with separate areas for ladies, families and football fans. EPA / Sebastiao Moreira

In pictures: Summer in Abu Dhabi

Olive Obina

June 03, 2014

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A picture guide to what you can do this summer to keep yourself entertained.

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