The capital’s month-long entertainment festival is back for its fourth year, with a lineup packed with family-friendly shows including a performance from a Hollywood comedian, cartoon characters including Tom & Jerry, Bollywood legends and an illusionist. It all starts July 20.

Live Comedy

Comedy Superstar – Mike Epps


Making his debut in the Middle East, actor and comedian Mike Epps will be performing stand-up at Al Raha Beach Theatre on August 18. Epps is best known for his roles in movies The Hangover (he played Black Doug), Jumping The Broom, Resident Evil: Extinction and Next Friday.
August 18.
Al Raha Beach Theatre, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, Abu Dhabi, 6.30pm, Dhs145 to Dhs245. Tel: (800) 555. Taxi: Al Raha Beach Theatre. platinumlist.net

Music

Talents Around The World


Featuring an all-star lineup, this stage production brings together a group of performers who have competed on their country’s Got Talent series. Artists include India’s Got Talent stars XIX Crew, a hip hop dance group as well as Irish tap dancers Narnia, acrobatic perfomers Habasha Circus Group and Khulan Circus Group and Ukrainian Shadow show performers Verba.
Until Aug 31
Bawadi Mall, Meyzad Road, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, daily 5pm to 10pm, free. Tel: (03) 7840000 Taxi: Bawadi Mall

Namaste Abu Dhabi


Celebrate India’s 70th Independence Day by watching a world-class concert starring Bollywood legends, Salim and Sulaiman – two of India’s most famous music composers. They have composed and produced music for more than 100 Bollywood movies and also have international pedigree – they worked with South African singer Loyiso Bala and Kenyan singer/songwriter Eric Wainaina on the 2010 Fifa World Cup song Africa – You’re A Star.
August 18
Emirates Palace, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, 8pm, Dhs75 to Dhs1,000. Tel: (800) 555. Taxi: Emirates Palace. platinumlist.net

Kids’ Show

Masha & The Bear On Ice


Inspired by Russian fairy tale Masha & The Bear, this show on ice features more than 30 figure-skaters, dancers and acrobats who come together to showcase their skills in colourful costumes through music and drama.
July 28 to 29
Zayed Sports City Ice Rink, Abu Dhabi, Fri 3pm and 6.30pm, Sat 3pm. Dhs95 to Dhs245, Tel: (02) 4034200 Taxi: Zayed Sports City. tixbox.com

FIFA Club World Club


With the FIFA Club World Cup 2017 taking place at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi from December 6 to 16, Bawadi Mall are giving football fans the chance to warm up for the excitement and take part in a series of activations that put your footie skills to the test.
August 3 to 5
Bawadi Mall, Meyzad Road, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Tel: (03) 7840000 Taxi: Bawadi Mall. bawadimall.com

Ninja Turtles


The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael are heading to Bawadi Mall this August. Known for fighting crime and alien invaders in the streets of New York, the TV characters will take fans on a journey with games and competitions.
August 9 to 12
Bawadi Mall, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, daily 5pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm, free. Tel: (03) 7840000 Taxi: Bawadi Mall. bawadimall.com

Tom & Jerry live shows

Tom & Jerry Live Show – The Crystal Quest

A 75-minute live stage show that sees the famous cartoon cat and mouse team, Tom and Jerry go on an adventure with friends, including the beautiful princess Toodles and warrior Butch. The pair are transported to the long-lost Pawprint Island on a quest to find the four Lost Crystals of the Amulet.
July 20 to 22
Al Raha Beach Theatre, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, Abu Dhabi July 20 6.30pm, July 21 to 22, 3pm and 6.30pm, Dhs100 to Dhs400. Tel: (800) 555. Taxi: Al Raha Beach Theatre.

Tom & Jerry – The Cheese Maze


One for all the family, this interactive play zone gives kids the chance to immerse themselves into the cartoon world of Tom & Jerry from 5pm to 10pm daily. They’ll have to carry a giant block of cheese through a maze set with traps – where Tom is waiting – and Jerry is on hand to help.
August 13 to 19
Dalma Mall, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, daily 5pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, free. Tel: (800) 325626255 Taxi: Dalma Mall. dalmamall.ae 

Iftah Ya Simsim Show


For anyone who has grown up in the Middle East, Iftah Ya Simsim is the popular Arabic version of American kids’ TV show, Sesame Street. Transformed into a fantastic live show, children can enjoy arts and crafts workshops at Yas Mall and meet their on-screen heroes.
August 3 to 5
Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 4pm to 10pm, free. Tel: (800) 9276255 Taxi: Yas Mall. yasmall.ae

Fun For All The Family

Ahmed El Bayed: Master Illusionist


Illusionist Ahmed El Bayed has a knack for making the impossible seem possible. Search for him on YouTube and you’ll see clips of him making birds in a painting come alive, and another of him teleporting. He was a star on Future TV in the Middle East from 2006 onwards, before performing on Arabs Got Talent in 2011 (he came third).
August 3 to 5
Al Raha Beach Theatre, Al Raha, Abu Dhabi, ticket prices TBC. Tel: (800) 555. Taxi: Al Raha Beach Theatre. abudhabisummerseason.ae

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