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february, 2016

25feb4:00 amSloppy Joe food challengeStep up to the plate

Event Details

The capital is going all Man vs Food at The Sportsman’s Arms to celebrate National Chilli Day.

Hungry hopefuls of the city have been challenged to finish a giant sloppy joe topped with 26oz of beef chilli and jalapeños in under 26 minutes! Sound easy? Prove it!

Visit sportsmanszsc.com for more information.

Time

(Thursday) 4:00 am

Location

The Sportsmans Arms

Zayed Sports City

25feb8:00 am- 5:00 pmHealth and Fitness Fun FestivalBoost your wellbeing with this interactive event

Event Details

Boost your wellbeing and start your journey to a better lifestyle with this free fitness and health event. The festival will bring together experts in a range of fields from medical to fitness as well as nutritionists, chefs and more. This year’s event focuses on ‘Live Smart for a Healthy Heart’ where participants will be encouraged to take part in thematic activities to raise awareness about heart-related diseases. Until 26th February. Contact: Healthfitness.ae

Time

(Thursday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

ADNEC

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street

25feb3:00 pm- 6:00 pmEric Lanlard afternoon teaArabian-inspired afternoon tea with a view

Event Details

Celebrity pastry chef Eric Lanlard has added an Arabian twist to the traditional afternoon tea. A selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries offer a savoury and sweet tribute to Arabian flavours with hints of saffron, rose water, dates, cardamom, pistachio and more. Sit back and enjoy the treats alongside a brew from the tea sommelier, all while you take in 360-degree views of the city from the rotating restaurant and lounge, Stratos. AED 195++ per person, AED 245++ with bubbly. Mon-Sat 3pm-6pm. Contact: 02 674 2020,

Time

(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location

Le Royal Meridien

Khalifa Street

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26feb - 27All DayFBMA Show Jumping Cup 2016Cheer on the show jumpers

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Watch some of the UAE’s top female show jumpers as they compete for big prizes in the second edition of this exciting event. Contact: FBMA

Time

26 (Friday) - 27 (Saturday)

Location

Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club

Al Saada Street

26feb2:00 pmTriYAS by Daman's ActiveLife 2016Test your endurance in this popular triathlon

Event Details

The region’s only day-to-night triathlon return to Yas Marina Circuit. The popular sporting event features Sprint and Olympic distances that will see competitors swim, cycle and run to the finish line. There are individual and team options, and a KidsTri too. Register before 21st February. AED 75 for juniors, From AED 300 for adults. Contact: premieronline.com

Time

(Friday) 2:00 pm

Location

Yas Marina Circuit

Yas Marina

26feb - 274:45 pmfeb 27- 7:00 pmRemote Abu DhabiExplore the capital like never before

Event Details

Join Remote Abu Dhabi in the most recent in a series of semi-scripted participatory art performances designed by German art collective Rimini Protokoll.

The Abu Dhabi version will see a group of up to 50 participants guided around the city by a computer-generated voice that speaks through headphones, in English or Arabic.

You can experience the city as never before as you walk through the carefully curated sequence of familiar and unexpected locations.

Visit abudhabiart.ae for more information and contact . to register

Time

26 (Friday) 4:45 pm - 27 (Saturday) 7:00 pm

Location

Corniche

Abu Dhabi Breakwater

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25feb4:00 amSloppy Joe food challengeStep up to the plate

Event Details

The capital is going all Man vs Food at The Sportsman’s Arms to celebrate National Chilli Day.

Hungry hopefuls of the city have been challenged to finish a giant sloppy joe topped with 26oz of beef chilli and jalapeños in under 26 minutes! Sound easy? Prove it!

Visit sportsmanszsc.com for more information.

Time

(Thursday) 4:00 am

Location

The Sportsmans Arms

Zayed Sports City

25feb8:00 am- 5:00 pmHealth and Fitness Fun FestivalBoost your wellbeing with this interactive event

Event Details

Time

(Thursday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

ADNEC

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street

25feb3:00 pm- 6:00 pmEric Lanlard afternoon teaArabian-inspired afternoon tea with a view

Event Details

Time

(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location

Le Royal Meridien

Khalifa Street

25feb3:30 pm- 10:30 pmBeauty Secrets ExhibitionDiscover the latest in beauty

Event Details

Discover the latest secrets in the world of beauty from fashion and cosmetics to haircare and fitness at this annual exhibition. Until 28th February. Contact: beautysecretsexhibition.com

Time

(Thursday) 3:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Location

ADNEC

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street

25feb7:00 pmThe RED Dress Diva DanceDance your heart out for this awareness event

Event Details

In an effort to encourage women to lead more active lives and increase awareness of women’s heart disease, RED for Women is hosting a ladies-only party. Wear something red and dance like nobody is watching. The evening will include a performance from Desert Roses, a selfie dress-up corner, catwalk, goodie bags and refreshments. AED 300. Contact: RED Dress Diva Dance