PICK OF THE DAY
Mother of the Nation Festival
The second edition of the festival kicks off on Abu Dhabi Corniche offering a range of experiences through activities, performances, exhibitions, installations, workshops, food and beverages. Open from 4-11pm, Sunday to Wednesday and 2pm to midnight, Thursday to Saturday, until April 4. Entry Dh20 per adult, and Dh10 for children upto 12, while children aged five and under are admitted free. + motn.ae
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab
Abu Dhabi Festival celebrates creative Arabic writing with new releases by Emirati authors Dr Mansour Jassem, Al Shamsi, Bassima Mohamad Younes, Ahmad Eisa Al Ism, Shaikha Al Jaberi, Mohammad Nouraldin and Abdul Majeed Marzooqi. Get your copies signed by the authors themselves. Open to all ages. At Exhibition Hall, Umm Al Emarat Park, 7pm.
The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence
The second exhibition of artworks from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection, featuring works by more than 25 artists from different nationalities and generations is exhibited at Manarat Al Saadiyat, until July 29. Public programmes and workshops will also be held during the exhibition. Visit the website for the complete schedule. + saadiyatcultural district.ae
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
Bartabas
A theatrical performance featuring 30 horses from The National Equestrian Academy of Versailles, performing at the Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain. Tickets from Dh50 for students and from Dh100 for adults. Shows until March 28. + 800tickets.com
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Mother’s Funday
In honour of all mothers, Tips & Toes have introduced 50 per cent off a selection of services, every Sunday throughout March. Call 04-3990550.
+ tipsandtoes.com
The Giant Ball Pit
The towering megastructure with winding slides and a giant pit of soft balls is back, children can whiz down the twisty slides landing in more than 400,000 colourful balls and play in the soft play area. At The Dubai Mall Waterfront Promenade, next to Botero Horse. For children aged 2-11 years, free. From 10am to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday; 10am to midnight Thursday to Saturday, until April 15. + thedubaimall.com
The List
An urban night with music by Tim Kay, DJ Brooklyn and Mr Levier, at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel Dubai. Doors open at 11pm. Call 050-2261662
Register for Sennheiser Overwatch 3v3 Tournament
Serious about gaming? 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
NY NY Sundays - Miami Music Conference Tribute
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
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
Moments in the Lives of Muslims in China – Through the Lens of Peter Sanders
An exhibition giving a rare glimpse into the lives of Muslims in China through a photo essay of 50 large-scale images that reflects the vibrant and diverse lives of Muslims at work, at school, at rest, and at worship in all corners of the country. At Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, until June 11. + sharjahmuseums.ae
Submit Entries For Sharjah International Children Film Festival
Funn, the Sharjah-based foundation dedicated to promoting media arts is calling for submissions for the Sharjah International Children Film Festival (SICFF), set to take place in October 2017. Submissions close on May 9, + epaashj.ae/protected-areas
Happy Holiday Camp
Sharjah Museums are hosting a spring camp for children to learn about traditional architecture, science experiments, secrets of aviation and more, at museums across the city, from 9am to 12.30pm, until April 6. Dh110 per week for Sharjah Science Museum and Sharjah Discovery Centre and Dh60 for all other museums. + sharjahmuseums.ae
