Thursday, July 18
Have a charitable iftar: This Ramadan, the Park Rotana are supporting The Choice to Change Foundation, which develops schools in Dhaka and provides children with an education, healthcare, food and clothing. They will match every Dhs5 donated by guests from each iftar at Ginger restaurant and each room booked during the Holy Month.
Khalifa Park, Al Maqtaa (02 657 3333).
Make it a date: The ninth edition of the annual Liwa Dates Festival begins today. Until July 25, explore the world of the region’s favourite (and important, particularly during Ramadan) fruit, with more than Dhs5 million up for grab in prize money.
Al Gharbia, www.liwadatesfestival.ae.
Feel the breeze: Windsurfing might not be the first sport you think of for Abu Dhabi’s waters, but if the breeze picks up then get yourself down to Watercooled. Windsurf hire costs from Dhs130 for an hour or you can opt for a two-hour lesson for Dhs500.
Watercooled, Hilton Abu Dhabi (02 681 1900).
