<strong>Al Ain</strong> <strong>Family fun</strong> Visit Bawadi Mall in Al Ain and enjoy a visit with the characters of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello and Raphael present a showcase of stage shows and performances, fun-filled adventure games and competitions that children will enjoy as part of the Abu Dhabi Summer Season programme of events. <em>Daily until Saturday, 5pm to 10pm for activities; live shows at 5pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, Bawadi Mall, Al Ain, <a href="http://www.abudhabisummerseason.ae">www.abudhabisummerseason.ae</a></em> <strong>Abu Dhabi</strong> <strong>Fitness venue</strong> Women can enjoy an evening of ladies-only fitness at GoYas, presented by Daman ActiveLife, at Yas Marina Circuit, which is shortened to 3km and staffed by women to protect the privacy of participants. Walk, jog, run or bike around the track and take part in group fitness classes led by a certified female fitness trainer. <em>Tonight, 7pm to 10pm, free with registration, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, register at <a href="http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com">www.yasmarinacircuit.com</a></em> <strong>Abu Dhabi</strong> <strong>Sports offer</strong> Zayed Sports City is offering the Sport Passport, which includes two activity sessions and two sports lessons, to encourage adults to try a variety of fitness options. Activities include bowling, ice skating or billiards and sports lessons can be selected from ice skating and tennis with ZSC Academy, martial arts with Emirates Aikido Centre, fitness classes with The Room Abu Dhabi and bowling with the Abu Dhabi Amateur Bowling Club. <em>Offer valid until August 31, various timings per activity, Dh75, ages 16+, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, 02 403 4200, <a href="http://www.zsc.ae">www.zsc.ae</a></em> <strong>Abu Dhabi & Dubai</strong> <strong>Comedy show</strong> The Laughter Factory is back with the last three shows of the month. Catch tonight’s performance in Abu Dhabi, featuring comedians Nick Page (pictured), John Fothergill and Paddy Lennox, and enjoy an evening of funny takes on current events, observations on life and experiences. <em>Tonight, 8pm, Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi; tomorrow, 9pm, Grand Millennium, Tecom, Dubai; Friday, 9pm, Le Meridien, Dubai, Dh140, ages 21+, <a href="http://www.thelaughterfactory.com">www.thelaughterfactory.com</a></em> <strong>Abu Dhabi</strong> <strong>Kids’ fun</strong> Register your toddler for the Kindermusic classes with Hanneke at Bodytree Studio. The early-childhood music classes are designed to help young children, ages 6 months to 3 years, develop and enhance speech, syntax and pre-literacy through simple songs and reciting chants. <em>Wednesdays, 10am to 10.45am, Dh65 per class, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com</em> __________________________ <strong>Read more:</strong> __________________________ <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Fitness event</strong> Join the Dubai-based charity group Gulf for Good at a vertical training session this weekend and climb the 67 floors to the top of the Almas Towers in JLT. Stair-climbing is a great way to train for events such as the hiking and mountain challenges presented by Gulf for Good, which take place a few times a year and benefit select children’s charities. There will also be another stair-climbing challenge at the same time and place next Friday, August 18. <em>Friday, 8am to 9am, free with registration, Almas Tower, JLT, Dubai, register today at fitness@gulf4good.org</em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Club offer</strong> Attend the Rooftop Soiree at The Burj Club, which features evening passes to the temperature-controlled pool, where you can laze on an assortment of pool floats, enjoy the views of the Burj Khalifa, evening atmosphere and music as well as the food options with a Dh100 voucher. <em>Wednesdays to Fridays, 6pm to 11pm, Dh150 includes Dh100 food and beverage voucher, The Rooftop Pool, The Burj Club, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, 800 2875 2582, reception@theburjclub.com</em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Kids’ fun</strong> Visit BurJuman, where children ages 3 to 12 can enjoy complimentary activities, including sand-play, rock-climbing, arts and crafts and even bubble blasts every 20 minutes. As part of Dubai Summer Surprises, shoppers can take part in a weekly draw with a spend of Dh200 or more at any store in BurJuman, for the chance to win a car. <em>Daily until September 2, 4pm to 10pm, BurJuman, Dubai, <a href="http://www.burjuman.com">www.burjuman.com</a></em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Kids’ camp</strong> Register your children, ages 5 to 9, for the Julia Donaldson Summer Camp: A Picture Book Journey. They can enjoy exploring five picture books by the award-winning children's author, including<em> The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Sharing a Shell, The Scarecrows' Wedding</em> and <em>The Detective Dog </em>through activities including poetry, puppetry, games and more. <em>August 27 to 31, 10am to 1pm or 2 to 5pm, Dh1,000 for early-bird registration before August 15; afterward Dh1,100, The Courtyard Playhouse Theatre, Al Quoz, Dubai, register at 055 986 1761, kylie@courtyardplayhouse.com</em> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Performance</strong> Get tickets now for the Jingle Bell Favourites show at Dubai Opera and enjoy a family concert of carols and Christmas classics performed by the London Concert Orchestra Show Band, Capital Voices and West End soloists, as well as a sing-along for the audience. Festive hits include <em>All I Want for Christmas, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bells</em> and <em>Silent Night</em>. <em>December 14 to 16, 8pm on December 14; 3pm and 8pm on December 15; 11am and 3pm on December 16, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, <a href="http://www.dubaiopera.com">www.dubaiopera.com</a></em>
