What: With the cooler weather on the horizon it can only mean one thing... the return of Covent Garden Market Dubai! Each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday thereafter until the end of April 2010 with a whole host of great new vendors and activities.
Where: The Walk, JBR
When: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 5pm to Midnight. Fridays & Saturdays - 10am to 9pm.
Bird of Prey Show 2009
16 October 2009 to 31 March 2010
What: The show includes flying exhibits from over 15 types of birds of prey including eagle owls, harris hawks, griffon vultures, spotted eagles, white-backed vultures, falcons, owls and more. An interactive show for the whole family. Morning shows and special timings can be arranged on request (example for schools groups).
Where: Off Airport Road near Mushrif Park, Mirdif/Khawaneej.
When: From October 16th until March. Monday to Saturdays, 4-5pm
Cost: Adults AED50, children aged 3 to 14 AED25 and 2 and under go FREE.
Al Saheel
5 November 2009 to 31 March 2010
What: The historical and timeless bonds between man and horse are celebrated in the latest Al Saheel equine-themed extravaganza, being performed at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches. Mums, dads and kids will be spellbound as a series of dramatic, funny and magical tales unfold, performed by 44 specially-trained horses and 30 talented riders, ‘A Thousand And One Horse Tales’ is inspired by the Arab tradition of story-telling and takes family entertainment into a new dimension.
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7.30pm. Hospitality ticket holders may enjoy a private “Behind the Scenes” tour starting at 6.45- 7.15pm.
Where: HoofbeatZ Pavilion at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Contact: 050 181 0401, www.alsaheel.com plus Time Out Tickets and Virgin Megastores (Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre, Dubai)
Cost: Dhs 325 Hospitality Tickets, Dhs 225 Premium Tickets – Adults, Dhs 100 Premium Tickets – Children (2 - 12 years), Children under 2 get in free.
Arabic Calligraphy Workshops
10 January 2010 to 21 March 2010
WHAT: This course concentrates on the elements and the language of Arabic Calligraphy through the visual elements (line, volume, texture, colour, shape). Moreover, this course also concentrates on the recognition of the different forms, Styles & Types of Arabic Calligraphy. In addition, they well learn the History of Arabic Calligraphy, Materials & Tools of the Calligraphers. For adults aged 15+
The teacher is Saleh Al Shukairi, a member of the Omani Society for Fine Arts, where he is one of the founders and active participant of the Calligraphy Club and the Youth Studio. Saleh has exhibited internationally, notably in Germany, Pakistan, South Korea, Washington DC - USA and the UAE, and the 11th Asian Art Biennale in Bangladesh he received an "Honorary Award". He has participated in all calligraphy workshops in Oman since 1993, the largest painting in the world the Muscat Festival in 2000 and in Sharjah 2009 and in the Folk Festival organized by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, USA, in 2005.
WHERE: Art Sawa, Al Quoz
WHEN: Sundays 7pm-9pm. |10 Jan|17 Jan|24 Jan|31 Jan|7 Feb|14 Feb|
|Break|28 Feb|7 March|14 March|21 March|
or
Mornings: Mondays 10am to noon|11 Jan|18 Jan|25 Jan|1 Feb|8 Feb|15 Feb|
|Break|1 March|8 March|15 March|22 March|
PRICE: AED 1900 for the full cycle.
CONTACT: 04 340 8660, www.artsawa.com
Music Appreciation - Understanding Opera
11 January 2010 to 22 March 2010
WHAT: Open to everyone who would like to begin to develop or widen their knowledge of Opera, this course will explore how Opera works on stage and trace its history during the 18th and 19th centuries. The course will focus on some of the best loved works by Handel, Rameau, Mozart, Donizetti, Verdi, Wagner, Puccinni and their contemporaries. The speaker is David Lesser, an active composer, performer, lecturer and teacher who has had his own music performed in Britain and Europe. For adults aged 15+
WHEN: |11 Jan|18 Jan|25 Jan|1 Feb|8 Feb|22 Feb|1 Mar|8 Mar |15 Mar|22 Mar, Evenings: 7.30-9pm.
WHERE: Art Sawa, Al Quoz
PRICE: AED 950 for the full cycle.
CONTACT: 04 340 8660, www.artsawa.com
Finance in Heels
7 March 2010
Don't miss this brilliant opportunity to learn how to achieve healthy finances from the experts and network with like-minded female entrepreneurs! Date: Sunday March 7th 2010
6.30pm Registration and Open Networking
7.30pm Welcome
7.40pm - 8.40pm Finance Panel and Q&A with Lloyds TSB, Holborn Assets and Xcel Accounting & Bookkeeping.
Even in the most prosperous times healthy finances are a must for any business. In the current challenging economic climate it is imperative that SME's ensure their finances are in the best position to ride out the storm into the calmer waters that we all hope awaits us.
The finance experts, Peter Robinson from Lloyds TSB, Janet Knight from Holborn Assets and Rajeev and Simran Samtani from Xcel Accounting & Bookkeeping will share insights on a variety of finance topics to help us achieve healthy finances, including services and products available in the UAE.
Attendees can then pick the experts brains in the open Q&A panel session on everything from:
Raising money and where to keep it once you've got it.
Managing cash flow and negotiating payment terms.
Protecting finances in case things go wrong.
8.40pm - 8.50pm * New Feature* Members Spotlight 3 Heels & Deals members will present their business to the audience in a 2 minute 'elevator-pitch' style slot. We'll be pulling 3 members names out of a hat from the members registered to attend this event before February 28th.
8.50pm - 9.00pm Closing Announcements & Door Prizes
9.00pm - 10pm Reconnecting Time Talk more with your new contacts and catch up with friends.
Price: AED135 for annual members and AED165 for non-members. The event fee includes canapés and light bites, unlimited soft drinks & juices, tea & coffee and a glass of wine. There will also be a cash bar for additional drinks purchases.
Payment Terms: Cash only on the night upon registration.
* Free Valet parking for attendees available on the night.
Pre-registration is essential for this event as seating is limited to 120 guests. Be sure to register online before March 4th! If you find you are unable to join us after registering online, please let us know before March 3rd so we are able to amend F&B requirements.
