12 exciting things to do in UAE this weekend

How to make the most of your Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Khaleej Times  recommends...
Splash happy
If you fancy cooling off this weekend, Wild Wadi is continuing to celebrate World Happiness Day with an offer you can't miss. It's a new family deal including buy three get one free and kids under 12 years old enter for free until March 24. So go have some fun and save some money. It's a win.
Meet Anastasia
Romanian-born beauty entrepreneur and founder of award-winning beauty brand Anastasia Beverly Hills, Anastasia Soare, is set to make an appearance at Sephora in Dubai Mall. Drop by tonight from 6.30pm to 8.30pm to meet the brow queen herself and celebrate the launch of her new Spring collection.

Go Flip out here
Flip Out Dubai is bringing back their Flip Camp, just in time for the school holidays. Ideal for keeping the kids entertained as they practice the acrobatic art of trampolining, parkour and 3D wall running, try out a range of popular games including bubble soccer, archery tag, dodgeball and football.
Crossroads
One of the art world's most celebrated writers and Goncourt prizewinners is exhibiting in the Middle East for the first time during Dubai Art Week 2018. Featuring works on canvas, famed Moroccan, Tahar Ben Jelloun, is showing off his collection, Cultural Crossroads, in the hub of Alserkal Avenue now.
Get bouncing
The first BOUNCE After Dark party of 2018 is here and it's set to be bigger and better than ever. Dust off your socks and prepare to get airborne at the free-jumping revolution tonight from 8.15pm onwards. For added effect, BOUNCE will be providing glow in the dark paint for party goers. When they turn off the lights, you'll be lit up like a Christmas tree.  

JBR street beats
JBR's street music festival, Street Beats, features 60 local and international artists taking over the destination, showcasing their unique talent across 600 performances. Running until 24 March as part of the #WOWJBR campaign, the street performance extravaganza has transformed JBR into an open-air stage with eclectic beats and a vibrant ambience.

Water day
It's the world's most precious resource, so Surge Middle East, a non-profit organisation, is hosting a family picnic in partnership with Suqia, UAE Water Aid Foundation at The Sustainable City, Dubai from 4pm today. The event will have water inspired games for everyone and a screening of documentary Tomorrow from 7pm onwards. Entry is free.
Capital fashion
Calling all fashionistas! Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi is showcasing the key trends in fashion and beauty for the upcoming Spring Summer season with its Spring Fashion Weekend from today until March 24. From catwalk shows to beauty make-overs, and a chance to win a trending Scoot-e bike, the three-day event will showcase the season's four latest trends across a host of activities including interactive fashion workshops, thematic choreographed shows, bespoke styling sessions and tips from the hottest lifestyle and fashion influencers.

Cancel all your clubbing plans, we've got you covered:
Soho tonight
Superstar DJ Joris Voorn is playing Meydan club, Soho Garden, tonight. A titan of the Dutch electronic scene, Joris will be getting the party started around 10pm with his underground house and techno.
Where: Meydan
Wait, what?
BoyzLife, yep a mashup of Boyzone and Westlife, will be appearing at On42, Media One Hotel tonight. Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife will be playing the two groups' hits.
Where: Media City
T.I. in the UAE
The American rapper is on at Meydan on Friday night, making the most of Drai's DXB. The club will play host to T.I. who will be putting on a bit of a show for all his fans. Doors open at midnight.
Where: Meydan
Night brunch
Sho Cho's al fresco setting provides the best atmosphere to enjoy a new Friday night brunch. Get there from 8pm, eat and drink as much as you can and listen to the tunes of DJ Samad Idas.
Where: DXB Marine

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