Welcome to our weekly guide to family events happening over the next 7 days! Many events are taking place this weekend, so you’ll have plenty of options to choose from to keep little ones entertained. Some highlights include the Zayed Marathon, The Under 10 Tournament Abu Dhabi Wilson Tennis Cup and The Fantastic Mr Fox stage show.
Health & Fitness Fun Festival 2017
Around the UAE
Runs on weekends until 27 March
The young, the old, families, sport enthusiast and the whole community are invited to take part in the Health & Fitness Fun Festival 2017.
The festival is the most high profile health-focused event in the UAE that is held annually for the duration of one month. The Festival brings together health and fitness enthusiasts, medical experts, fitness clubs, organizations focused on healthy living, nutritionists and chefs to promote health awareness and fitness while having fun.
The 2017 edition will celebrate ‘Happiness’ in line with the UAE Vision 2021 national agenda that puts Happiness as the first KPI on the priorities list of a “Cohesive Society and Preserved Identity”. This year’s motto ‘Take Healthy Actions for Happiness’ emphasizes that living healthier is bound to make you more energetic, more productive and happier.
Abu Dhabi Wilson Tennis Cup & Under 10s Tournament
Zayed Sports City
17 March
The Abu Dhabi Wilson Tennis Cup is back and everyone is invited to join the region’s biggest tennis participation tournament. Offering divisions for all ages plus sections for pros and amateurs, it’s no wonder this tournament attracts 500 players to achieve a sell-out each year.
All kids under 10 years old are encouraged to join this fun and exciting tennis tournament as part of the Abu Dhabi Wilson Tennis Cup. The Juniors U10 Tournament offers a friendly competition that kids can enjoy being part of. It’s fun, exciting and is refereed by friendly and qualified coaches. This division is part of a bigger tournament that can inspire and engage the little ones with the game. It’s a great chance to play your first and soon to be favourite tournament as we guarantee you that everyone will leave our courts with a big smile, a wonderful memory and sense of accomplishment.
Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge
Yas Marina Circuit
16-18 March
Inspiring the future of robotics, Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) hosts leading international robotics teams every two years to push robotics technology to new heights.
Held over three days, teams from all corners of the globe will do battle in four intense, science-based, technologically demanding challenges with a prize fund of $5 million up for grabs.
Walk For A Cause
Umm Al Emarat Park
17 March
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Etihad Aviation Group is supporting women’s empowerment programs in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, and a global education project in Indonesia, with the annual event – Walk for a Cause.
Event open to all women and children residents, who are invited to join the event at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi on Friday March 17 for a fun-filled day with wellness screenings, games, live classical music and the chance to win fantastic prizes.
British Orchard Nursery Fun Fair
BON, Bur Dubai Branch
17-18 March
To celebrate its 10th anniversary and achievements among festivities, colours and entertainment, British Orchard Nursery invites one and all to the exciting British Orchard Family Fun Fair on 17th and 18th of March.
The gala affair, to be held at the pre-school’s Bur Dubai branch is open to the Nursery’s alumni, existing students, parents and others, with a promise of a range of lively engagements for everyone. Visitors can look forward to a number of engaging, interesting and entertaining activities from drama to art competitions, games, petting show, story sessions, movies for children, drumming sessions, a Cake and Bake contest for both adults and children, talent shows, singing competition and a whole lot of other fun activities. Additionally, there will be a food court featuring a wide variety of scrumptious international food.
The event is open to visitors from 10 am to 6 pm on both days. The Entry is free to the Fun fair and it’s open to everyone.
Zayed Marathon
Yas Marina Circuit
18 March
Join the DAY THE UAE RUNS with categories for kids & adults, and a fun day out for the whole family. Compete in the 5K or 10K race, and raise money for Kidney Disease research.
This is the DAY THE UAE RUNS with categories for both kids & adults, and a fun day out for the whole family. The international 5K and 10K is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of Presidential Affairs. All proceeds will be donated towards supporting Kidney Disease research.
Categories: Kids 8-11 years – 1K, Kids 12-15 years – 3K
Adults 15 years+ 5K & 10K
Cranleigh Open Day 2017 – Prep and Senior Schools
Senior School Auditorium, Cranleigh School
22 March
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi invites you to its Open Day 2017 when it will showcase its Prep and Senior Schools.
The afternoon will start with registration at 15:00 in the Senior School Atrium. Following a short presentation, Senior School pupils will then show visitors around the campus in small groups after which there will be time for an informal Q&A.
Fantastic Mr Fox stage show
Abu Dhabi Theatre
23-24 March
The on-stage version of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is coming to the Abu Dhabi Theatre! The show is set to capture imaginations big and small with this much-loved musical adaptation of the original tale.
Adventure Zone School Break Membership!
Don’t miss the fantastic School Break Membership option at Adventure Zone! For AED400, kids can enjoy unlimited visits to Adventure Zone during the holidays. For more information visit www.adventurehq.ae/english/adventure-zone/school-break.aspx.
