WEEKEND EDITION

Hey! Friday morning. Here are 13 things happening in the next 3 days. Pick 2-3, and you're done.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Peppa Pig (Abu Dhabi)
Friday through Sunday, Etihad Arena, Yas Island. Multiple shows daily. If your toddler's obsessed, it’s worth the drive.

Global Village
Open till 1am. Kids Fest is running through Feb 15.

Wicked
At the Dubai Opera, it runs through Feb 15.

SATURDAY

Sikka Art Festival - LAST DAY
Al Seef, FREE. Interactive Emirati art, kids can touch the installations. Go in the morning before the crowds.

Hag Al Laila
Tomorrow at Expo City, Al Wasl Plaza. Emirati tradition: kids collect sweets by singing door to door. Last chance before Ramadan prep begins.

Ricky Martin Concert (Abu Dhabi)
Saturday night, Saadiyat Island. "Livin' La Vida Loca." Parents' night out - get a sitter, make the drive, move those hips.

President's Cup Football (Sharjah)
Saturday & Sunday. UAE teams battling quarterfinals. If your kids are football-mad, check local listings.

SUNDAY

Dubai Marathon
Sunday morning. 4K Fun Run or just watch from 7am at Burj Al Arab. Use the metro.

ANYTIME THIS WEEKEND

Al Rawabi Dairy Farm
Al Khawaneej. FREE farm tour, 16,500 cows, see how milk is made. Book ahead.

Jubail Mangrove Park (Abu Dhabi)
Boardwalk through mangroves, kayaking option. Nature walk, educational for kids

Black Bunny (NEW)
Just opened Al Quoz. 45+ arcade games, VR, bowling, and go-karts. Immersive.

Grand Hyatt Waterpark (NEW)
Triple surf simulator (what!), wave pool, lazy river.

Beach Day
Weather's 22°C. Kite Beach, La Mer, Jumeirah. Just go.

Need more details? This week's full newsletter has all the times, prices, links, cafes with play areas, museums, indoor activities, free stuff, plus what's happening NEXT week.

See you in the wild,

Parves

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