Umm Al Emarat park is one of Abu Dhabi's most beautiful spots, a patch of green tranquility amid the hubbub of the city centre. And later this month, it will provide the backdrop for Festival in the Park, a two-day celebration of the arts from across the seven emirates, featuring music, comedy and performance arts.
Here is everything you need to know
What: Festival in the Park
When: Thursday February 28-Friday March 1
Tickets: Free
Information: www.abudhabifestival.ae
Festival in the Park line-up
Day one
10am Ministry of Science – Show 1 (Arabic)
12 noon Ministry of Science – Show 2 (English)
4pm-6pm Reading club with Emirati authors, and a selection of Korean crafts workshops in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre
5.45pm-7pm Marching drums and drumming workshops
7-8pm Elite Music Institute performance
7-8pm Cinema Club film screening of Amal's Cloud, directed and produced by Rawia Abdullah
8-9pm Comedy performance with Aly Al Sayed and friends
Day two
4pm-6pm
Reading club with Emirati writers, children crafts workshops, The Garden of Strengths sculpture-making workshop, selection of Korean crafts in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre, The Sound of Hope instruments-making workshop
5.45pm-7 pm
Marching drums and drumming workshop
7pm-8pm
Mirrors of Creativity, UAE Theatre Circle performance by children of determination
8pm-9.30pm
Cinema Club screening of Going to Heaven, directed by Emirati Saeed Salmeen
8pm-9pm
Stand-up comedy by Wonho Chung (Arabic)
Across both days there is also a crafts market, where you can sample and buy local handicrafts.
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