French Summer Camp at Alliance Francaise Dubai
Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 25
Children aged six to 10 can take part in the French Summer Camp at Alliance Francaise Dubai, where they can improve their language skills through 10 hours of French lessons each week led by qualified teachers. Activities focus on French culture, including arts and crafts, film screenings, treasure hunts and more. A different theme is explored each week, including All About France, Francophone Superheroes and A Journey to the Future.
9am to 3pm, from Dh1,250 per week; from Dh3,375 for all three weeks includes snack and lunch, Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Nouvelle Vague
Tuesday, June 25
The Parisian band Nouvelle Vague bring their 15th anniversary tour to Dubai for one night only. The group perform renditions of punk and new-wave hits reinterpreted by female singers in bossa-nova style. Hits include Love Will Tear Us Apart, I Melt With You and Just Can't Get Enough.
8pm, from Dh150, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com
Women’s Golf Day
Monday, June 3
Celebrate Women’s Golf Month at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club with the Ladies Pro-Am. The nine-hole Texas scramble begins at 8am with a shotgun start, followed by a light brunch and prize presentation. Then take part in a two-hour complimentary ladies’ golf clinic, along with drinks and canapes, from Dh50. Every Monday in June, play 18 holes from Dh105 and get free use of the practice facilities throughout the day.
8am, from Dh100 for members, from Dh250 for non-members, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 499 8000, golfreservations@sbgolfclub.ae
OliOli
Throughout Ramadan
Visit OliOli this Ramadan and enjoy a discounted price of Dh95 for two hours of play rather than the regular Dh120. Children and their families can discover the fun of the galleries and exhibits in the interactive play museum that encourages a fascination with the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
9am to 7pm, Saturdays to Wednesdays; 9am to 8pm, Thursdays and Fridays, from Dh95 for two hours for children over 23 months; from Dh45 for children aged 12-23 months; from Dh25 for adults, Sundays to Thursdays, OliOli, 4th Street, behind Oasis Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.olioli.ae
Molten Chocolate Cafe
Throughout Ramadan
Enjoy a Ramadan set menu at Molten Chocolate Cafe from Dh54 per person or from Dh99 per couple for a snack, dessert and a drink. Meals include The BBQ Jump, Buffalo Chicken Donner, Up and Down Avocado Nachos and Wedges My Way. Then choose from a selection of desserts such as churros, crepes, waffles, molten lava cake and more.
Sunset to 1am, Saturdays to Wednesdays; sunset to 2am on Thursdays and Fridays, Molten Chocolate Cafe, Al Majaz, Sharjah, 054 793 1051, www.moltenchocolatecafe.com
Pure Harmony at The Spa at Address Dubai Mall
Until Thursday, June 6
During the holy month, enjoy a 60-minute Pure Harmony massage at The Spa at Address Dubai Mall. Experienced therapists will soothe mind, body and soul with a holistic renewal treatment designed to revive, relieve and refresh.
10am to 10pm, from Dh315, The Spa, Address Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 438 8025, spa.addmh@addresshotels.com
Mocktails at Gold on 27
Throughout Ramadan
Gold on 27 at Burj Al Arab has introduced a menu of mocktails and Arabian-inspired meals along with shisha and live entertainment for Ramadan and beyond. Enjoy creations such as Burj Garden, a blend of mint, lemon, honey and cold jasmine tea; and Fanus Sahlab Milkshake with sahlab, blueberry, hazelnut cordial and pistachio powder. Dig into hot and cold mezze such as grilled tiger prawns with sharmoula sauce, truffle potato wedges and avocado hummus, plus rose-flavoured milk cake with candy floss, sticky date cake and the Instagram-worthy Decadent Sundae.
7.45pm to 2am, from Dh190 minimum spend, Gold on 27, Burj Al Arab, Dubai, www.jumeirah.com
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/burj-al-arab/offers/an-iconic-ramadan/
Connection
Saturday, May 18 to Thursday, May 30
See the exhibition Connection by artists from Mawaheb from Beautiful People, an art studio for people of determination, in conjunction with Canadian artists from the Indefinite Arts Centre in Calgary. Joining the UAE and Canadian communities, the exhibition underlines the power of creativity as a force for good and celebrates the value of artistic talent as universal. Pictured: 3 Rue D'Anjou: Home Is Where the Heart Is by Pierre de Lisle
8.30am to 3pm, Mawaheb from Beautiful People, Villa 11, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, 04 352 8328, mawaheb-dubai.com
Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon free training sessions
Until November 27
Attend free training sessions in preparation for the Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon, which takes place on December 6. Each session is dedicated to distance running and will include a mixture of general drills, easy runs, fartleks, intervals, long runs, tempo runs and uphill runs.
During Ramadan, attend at Al Hudayriat Island from 9.30pm to 10.30pm on Mondays; then June 5-November 27 at the International Tennis Stadium at Zayed Sports City from 7.45pm to 9.15pm on Wednesdays; and June 12-November 25 at Al Hudayriat Island from 6.15pm to 7.30pm on Mondays, Abu Dhabi, www.adnocabudhabimarathon.com
ZSC Kids Holiday Camp
Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, August 29
Register your children aged five to 12 for the ZSC Kids Holiday Camp, where they can enjoy fun, outdoor sports and activities all day long, including bowling and football, as well as indoor sports, arts and crafts, games, team-building challenges and more.
8am to 5.30pm, Dh1,050 per child per week, discounts for siblings, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 403 4222, kidscamp@zsc.ae
