Listings: Manarat AL Saadiyat

Abu Dhabi, 14 May 2019:  This Ramadan at Manarat Al Saadiyat, take part in a range of fun workshops and activities, discover Galleries at MAS and enjoy delicious Iftars.

WORKSHOP: CREATE YOUR OWN DOLL WITH AISHA AL BLOOSHI

Join artist Aisha Al Blooshi in a whimsical workshop to create your own doll. Inspired by the surrealist movement, Al Blooshi will demonstrate how mundane objects can be turned into unique artworks. 

The artist will encourage participants to imagine and create characters from their childhood memories.
Make sure to also visit Gallery A in Manarat Al Saadiyat to discover Galleries at MAS, featuring Al Blooshi’s work alongside art by emerging and established artists at accessible prices!

Dates & Time: Saturday, 18 May - 9:30pm

Workshop fee: AED 25 per person

Location: Art Studio, Manarat Al Saadiyat

To register: Email masartstudio@dctabudhabi.ae or call +971 2 657 5929

RAMADAN ARCADE RETURNS TO MANARAT AL SAADIYAT

It’s the last weekend of Ramadan Arcade at Manarat Al Saadiyat! From 15-18 May enjoy a series of activities spread out across five main zones, covering games, art and photography workshops, performances, retail, learning, food and more.

The arcade and gaming zones located within the Theatre area will be home to both modern and retro games, as well as Karom/Hokm tournaments. A diverse collection of traditional games such as Jakaro and Barjees are ready to be played, as well as classic arcade games such as Pac-Man, Street Fighter and Space Invaders. Players can also compete in gaming tournaments on PlayStation’s FIFA.

The garden will feature a variety of food trucks for culinary treats. Visitors can also indulge in a full retail experience, with pop-up vendors including fashion and jewellery designers run by Mirbad, a non-profit organisation. 

Visitors can take part in a series of interactive workshops and talks, on interesting topics such as Majlis traditions, Gahwa, tolerance and astrophotography. In addition, a variety of engaging performances will be offered nightly including Malid acts, poetry and more. Meanwhile, art sessions hosted by the Art Studio will include tile painting, clay fanars and infinity mirrors.