Welcome to our weekly guide of family events happening over the next 7 days. There is so much to do in Abu Dhabi, and here are just a few events. Do look at our Events Diary where you can see our full listing of all the family events that we have found for you. Also be sure to pick up a copy of our new edition which is out now!
Family Fun Night at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Until 12 May Every Thursday & Friday Night
6pm – 10pm
Grab the kids and attend the brand-new family fun nights with rides, shows, movies, games and more for an entry price of AED 65 per person. Nannies enter for free!
Mary Poppins
Dubai Opera
1-25 May
3pm or 7.45pm
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh present the multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The stage production of MARY POPPINS is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film.
Fashion fun at Abu Dhabi Mall
May 4-6
Abu Dhabi Mall
It’s nearly summer and what better way to welcome it than the perfect head to toe outfits!
The trend this season seem to be full of colourful ensembles, playful patterns and positive energy which is exactly what everyone needs at this time of year.
So if you’re looking for some inspiration before you start looking for your summer must-haves, join in the fun at Abu Dhabi Mall for a weekend packed with fashion shows, featuring more than 25 brands showcasing the latest collections. The fashion event running from May 4 – 6, will include everything from casual chic to office wear; evening gowns; shoes and accessories without forgetting menswear, children’s adorable outfits and teen’s trends. It’s going to be a busy weekend filled with beautiful summer looks, and Abu Dhabi Mall can’t wait to share it with you.
For more information visit http://www.abudhabi-mall.com//Promotions/45809
Darkness into Light Abu Dhabi 2017
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s Nation Riviera Beach Club
6 May
4.30am – arrival 3.45am
Walk together with us as and thousands of people around the world as dawn is breaking. Darkness into Light is a unique international event that will take place in over 100 venues across Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the Middle East on Saturday 6th May, 2017, to unite communities and raise Mental Health awareness.
Meet from 3.45am at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s Nation Riviera Beach Club directly accessible from the Corniche. The 5km walk will commence towards the marina to the flag pole then return to the beach club where walkers are invited to gather, meet and mingle in the energy complimented with light refreshments by St. Regis.
To register, visit https:/www.hopasports.com/event/darkness-into-light-abu-dhabi.
Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall
NYU Abu Dhabi
11-12 May
8pm
Come watch puppets, turntables, and a string quartet magically create live cinema about robots in love.
Globetrotting, Montreal-based scratch DJ and music producer Kid Koala presents a magical, multi-disciplinary and theatrical adaptation of his graphic novel and soundtrack, Nufonia Must Fall. Nufonia Must Fall’s charming story centres around a headphones-sporting robot on the verge of obsolescence, who through the course of the story falls in love.
Directed by K.K. Barrett, Oscar-nominated for Her (Spike Jonze), this live adaptation unfolds via real-time filming of more than a dozen miniature stages and a cast of puppets, while Kid Koala and the dynamic Afiara Quartet provide original live scoring on piano, strings and turntables (composed by Kid Koala). The result of which is that the audience seems to be watching an animated film, but simultaneously sees puppets being filmed (and projected) in real time.
Tapestry of Sound FREE Music Festival
Manarat al Saadiyat
11-13 May
11 May 7.30pm | 12 May 6.30pm | 13 May 4.30pm
Tapestry of Sound FREE Music Festival May 11-13 at Manarat Al Saadiyat Theater.
Thursday May 11: 7:30pm Abu Dhabi Folk , Irish, county and folk music.
Friday May 12: 6.30pm Musical Bites with Al Kubairat Singers and Cantus Abu Dhabi, 8:30 PM, Adam Baluch
Saturday May 13: 4.30 Sand of Music, 6.30pm Just Voices (all a Capella) Blue Fever Ensemble, Voices of Harmony & Cantus, 8pm Swing/R&B Night featuring UpTown (Pizza Express) with the Desert Roses Trio, Kim Glaspie and Fatimah Rashad.
Comic Art Group Exhibition
Al Qattara Arts Center, Al Ain
22 May – 29 July
7pm – 11pm
Get your tickets for this art event!
Artists from across the UAE will be invited, through an open call, to exhibit their comics, animations and pop art to culminate in a collective community exhibition.