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28 March 2024

UAE Weekend Diary: Getex; Dollar project; Run for a Cause…

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By Maryam Alyammahi

THURSDAY – APRIL 16

1- Getex 2015 (Education)

The Gulf Education Training Exhibition (Getex) is a venue which is going to help undergraduate make an informed decision on their higher education options.

Where: Dubai - Dubai World Trade Centre
When: Wednesday, April 15 to  17
Tickets: Free Admission

2- Think Floyd - UK's Leading Tribute to Pink Floyd

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Think Floyd are here to celebrate their 40th anniversary of ‘Wish You Were Here’, get ready to enjoy your weekend with one of the world’s greatest musical icons.

Where: Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
When: 7:30pm
Tickets: Price from Dh100

3- Deacon Blue Live at The Irish Village

The Scottish band Deacon Blue released their new album last September and they are here to perform for you.

Where: Dubai - The Irish Village
When: 7pm
Tickets: Dh185


FRIDAY - APRIL 17 

1- Run for a Cause

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This charity event aims to raise funds to support number of places like; the special needs centre in Fujairah, the green house project of Al Wagan Centre in Al Ain, and the renovation of a school in Kakamega town - western Kenya, so take part in this noble cause.

Where: Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi Corniche
When: Apri 3 and  4
Tickets: Registration on SportsCommittee@etihad.ae

2- Global Fighting Championship (Series 3)

Who is going to be the winner of the 1 million in this fight?, the Global Fighting Championship returns to Dubai.

Where: Dubai - Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
When: 8pm

Tickets: Silver- Dh200, Gold- Dh750, Platinum- Dh1,000

3- World Classical Music Series (Jozef Lendvay and Friends) 2015

Violent lovers it is time to meet Jozsef Lendvay and Friends, one of the most talented violinists who perform folk music, and classical works from different styles.

Where: Dubai - The One & Only Royal Mirage
When: 7pm
Tickets: Gold seating- Dh250, Platinum seating- Dh350, VIP seating- Dh550

SATURDAY – April 18  

1- Dubai Dollar Project : Heroe$ & Villain$

The dollarsand art program chief Jim Wheat will be hosting his next exhibition called Heroe$ & Villain$. The exhibition will be supporting the Noor Foundation for the Blind.

Where: Dubai - Rira Gallery
When: Wednesday April 15 to  Monday June 1
Tickets: Free Admission

2- En Vogue by AJK

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Get ready for sizzling collection of super cool couture, fashion and accessories in this Dubai summer titled “Summer Chic”.
 

Where: Dubai- The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC

When: 11am to 9pm
Tickets: Free Admission

3- Piknic Electronik Dubai (April Edition)

This event will include local and international electronic music artists, beside creative and fun activities, as well as food and beverages for both adults and children.

Where: Dubai - Dubai Sports City- Rugby Park
When: 3pm to 11pm
Tickets: Advance Booking- Dh130, General Admission- Dh150, Children under 12 go free (2 for every accompanying adult)