PICK OF THE DAY
Burn Calories for Free
Motion Ladies Fitness Centre, Umm Suqueim, a ladies only fitness centre are offering free classes to women for a week, which includes TRX, barre, yoga, pilates, reformer pilates and zumba. Today, booty barre class from 6.30pm, tomorrow wake-up pilates from 9am; Tuesday March 21, zumba from 7.30pm; Wednesday March 22, X-Fit from 8.30am; Thursday March 23, TRX from 10.30am and Saturday March 25, weightLoss circuit from 12pm. Pre-booking for all free classes is required and available for new customers only. Each customer can book a maximum of three classes each during the week. Call 04-328253 to book or view the schedule on the website. + motionfitnesscenter.com
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Recital Series - Tarek Yamani
The winner of the Thelonious Monk Jazz Composer’s Competition revisits the traditions of the Khaleeji region through the rhythms and harmonies of jazz. In a style he calls Afro Tarab, Yamani ingeniously bridges the boundaries between two cultures and musical heritages, at the Black Box, The Arts Centre, New York University Abu Dhabi, from 8pm. Free admission, advance reservation is required. + abudhabifestival.ae
Register for Spring Camp 2017
The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, welcomes guests aged 4 to 12 years to The Sandcastle Club for spring camp 2017. Activities include arts and crafts, fun games, indoor and outdoor exercise, tennis classes, and swimming lessons. Session takes place from March 26-30 and April 2-6. Dh260 per day or Dh1,050 for five days. Call 02-4988991
Register for The Color Run: Tropicolor World Tour
The happiest un-timed five kilometre paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality, where participants start in white but finish plastered in colour, taking place on March 25 at Yas Marina Circuit. From Dh170, children aged four and below run free but parents can buy a race pack for Dh50. + thecolorrun.ae
Sushi Sundays
Enjoy a selection of all-you-can-eat sushi buffet for Dh99, 7-11pm, at Aquarium, Yas Marina. Call 02-5650007
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Dinner Time Story – Le Petit Chef
A dining concept incorporating 3D projection mapping, with a six-course set menu and a thrilling show with a mini chef who accompanies you on a culinary adventure. At the World Trade Club, 33rd floor, Dubai World Trade Centre’s Shaikh Rashid Tower. Each evening offers two showings at 7pm and 9.30pm. Dinner is priced at Dh450 per person. Until May 27. + dinnertimestory.com.
Buy MEFCC 2017 tickets
The Middle East Film and Comic Con is returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from April 6-8, with a spectacular showcase of the best regional and international talent, celebrity guests, pop culture exhibitors and thrilling activities. Tickets start from Dh100 for a day pass. + mefcc.com.
Register for The Great Dubai Pulse Ride
A community cycling event on Friday, March 24, will see cyclists of all ages and abilities take to three different routes and distances, with a 5km and 10km family ride and a more challenging 20km route. Free, but pre-event registration is encouraged, participants can also enter on the day at Dubai Sports City’s Sports Village from 7am, with the event commencing at 8am. + thecyclehub.com
Ladies Mall Walk programme
BurJuman in partnership with Fitness First is calling on ladies to grab their walking shoes and take part in the walking programme, held every Sunday at 8.30am, until March 26. + burjuman.com
Register for Sennheiser Overwatch 3v3 Tournament
Serious about gaming, then dont miss the tournament at Hub Zero, City Walk, on March 31. Registration fee for a team of three is Dh150. Each participant will also have access to seven hours of playtime. + toornament.com
Emirates to the World
An exhibition dedicated to the UAE’s postal history from 1909 to unification. At Etihad Museum, Union House, and runs until April 30 with many related events and activities. Open daily from 10am to 8pm. Admission fees range from Dh25 for ages 25 and above, Dh20 per person for group bookings and Dh10 for ages 5 to 24, free for children under the age of five. dubaiculture.gov.ae
Sikka Art Fair
The contemporary, artist-led fair will offer performing arts, music, film, literature and food, at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, from 5pm daily, until Tuesday. Complete programme schedule on the website. + sikka17.com
Street Festival
The festival featuries 40 International street acts, entertainers, musicians, family fun and food-trucks spread across the two kilometre Dubai Marina Promenade, until March 25. Thursdays at 4.15-10pm, Friday and Saturday from 3.15-11pm and Sunday to Wednesday 5-9.15pm. Free. + dmstreetfest.com
International Millinery Exhibition
The exhibition brings together styles from world renowned milliners and local designers, featuring more than 500 fascinators, hats and headpieces to complement your World Cup look. At the Main Atrium, BurJuman. Open daily from 10am to 10pm, until March 24. Roaming performers will entertain shoppers on weekends at at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. + burjuman.com
NY NY Sundays
Modern deep house music with old school vocals with DJs Roberto Mermand and Marshall, at Provocateur Dubai, Four Seasons Hotel. Doors open at 11pm. Call 04-3438411
