Paw Patrol, Korean Film Festival, Kabayan Night: 10 Things That Happened In Abu Dhabi This Weekend – News

The capital has a lot to look forward to

The capital will host various events over the weekend. You can watch heroic puppy adventures at the Paw Patrol show, enjoy Slovakian music and dance, watch Manchester City’s Champions League final or snag a seat at the Korean Film Festival. Here’s a list of 10 exciting things to look forward to this weekend.

Ryder and the heroic pups arrive at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on a mission to save Mayor Goodway. ‘Paw Patrol Live! Family entertainers Race to The Rescue is an interactive live stage show full of action, music, dance and characters and be part of an exciting adventure. The arena will be configured to provide a theater-like performance experience through Sunday. Tickets start from AED 105 and are only available through etihadarena.ae and platinumlist.net. A VIP ticket provides photo opportunities after each show with Ryder, Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest.

Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer’s The Astronomer (1668) travels from the Louvre to the Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2021 and will return to Paris this summer. On display until Sunday, the artwork depicts a photograph of a seated figure holding a celestial globe carefully placed on a table, in intricate detail that reveals Vermeer’s virtuosity. Astronomers are on display in the cosmology room of the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s 3rd wing, alongside other navigational instruments, including a celestial and terrestrial globe designed by Jodocus Hondius and borrowed from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.

The Cultural Foundation, which is part of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, kicked off its summer program on Saturday (8pm) with ‘Gypsies Going to Heaven’. The show, a new music and dance extravaganza from director and choreographer Jan Durovcik, is a unique combination of two world-renowned ensembles, the Slovak Dance Theater and the Gypsy Devils. Filled with breath-taking dance and a solo performance by Ernest Sarkozi, this riveting show showcases the spontaneous culture of the wandering gypsies. The show is presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic. To book tickets, visit: https://culturalfoundation.ae/en/event/GypsiesGoToHeaven.

On Sunday, the Abu Dhabi chapter of the Kerala Muslim Cultural Center (KMCC) will host a day-long educational fair. ET Mohammed Basheer, Visiting Member of the Indian Parliament will inaugurate the ‘Edu Festive’ expo at Baniyas International Indian School (10am-5pm). Career experts and academicians from UN programmes, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Abu Dhabi University will be present. Shukoorali Kallungal, president of KMCC Abu Dhabi, noted that students and parents will meet representatives from different educational institutions to learn about scholarships and higher education opportunities, as well as new horizons in education. In addition, panel discussions will be held. Congratulations will be given to those who excelled in CBSE Class 12 and SSLC exams.

The inaugural Night Ride is part of the ‘After Sunset’ series of iconic sporting events taking place on Saturday (5:30pm – 10pm) on Khuderiyat Island. Cyclists will be able to enjoy the first-ever reverse ride on the closed Hudayriyat cycle path. The community event will be divided into three races based on gender and age: Men’s, Women’s and Juniors. All participants will receive discount coupons from Modon Destinations, while the winners will receive gift certificates and medals. To register, visit https://my.raceresult.com/246361/registration or https://www.gulfmultisport.com/en/event/hudayriyat-night-ride/. Participants can bring their own bikes or rent them from the Wolfis store.

A highly anticipated event dedicated to the vibrant Filipino community returns Saturday (6pm-11pm). Kabayan Night offers a lively atmosphere and an authentic experience. There will be an array of attractions and festivities including live Filipino bands, food, artwork, a dedicated karaoke stage where Kabayans are invited to showcase their vocal talents and sing their favorite tunes at Yas Waterworld, turning it into a The mesmerizing spectacle adorns the park with glowing themes and lights, and rides under the stars. Tickets cost AED 75 and can be booked at http://www.yaswaterworld.com.

The Korean Film Festival 2023 is underway at Yas Mall and will feature a selection of films of different genres. On Saturday, Vox Cinemas will show animated adventure “Pororo and Friends: Virus Busters” (3 p.m.), riveting drama “Confession” (5 p.m.) and action comedy “Confidential Assignment 2: International” (7 p.m. ). On Sundays, you can catch the heart-warming documentary “Fanatic” (5pm) and the thrilling sci-fi action flick “Alienoid Part 1” (7pm). The festival is organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE. Tickets can be reserved at Vox Cinemas or by visiting https://koreanfilmfestival2023.splashthat.com/.

Guardiola’s lads take on Italian powerhouse Inter Milan on Saturday as City host a UEFA Champions League final screening at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall. The screening will take place on a large screen at the mall City Plaza. The race kicks off at 11pm with plenty of pre-race entertainment including official city mascots Moonchester and Moonbeam, face painters, free swimmers and more. Attendance is free, but pre-register for a chance to win a seat on the VIP sofa. Plus, signed jerseys and city giveaways. To register visit: https://www.mancity.com/news/club/champions-league-final-screening-abu-dhabi-63821655.

To coincide with Ferrari’s long-awaited return to the 91st edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island will host a sold-out ‘Formula Car’ on Sunday. Divided into 2.5km, 5km and 10km races, competitors will travel through the theme park, venture into Yas Mall and return to the finish line via the charming Italian Village. In addition, children under the age of eight can take part in the Ferrari 499m Invitational Race. Check-in is at 6.15am and games will start at 7am.

Nation Towers Mall partnered with the UAE Korean Cultural Center to present a photography exhibition titled “Arirang Narsha”, where community members can discover the timeless beauty of Korean art. Created and presented by Korean artist and photographer Yang Jae-moon, each exhibit captures the fluid movements of traditional Korean dances through long exposures, giving each image a hazy, dreamlike quality. It showcases Jae-moon’s extraordinary ability to highlight the charm of Korean traditional dance through his lens. His photographs capture the long trajectories of dancers’ movements, emphasizing the elegance and mystery of this art form. The exhibition runs until June 16.