Family afternoons at the community market, start on a trail from the courtyards of Al Ain Palace Museum into the plazas of Al Ain Oasis. There is something for the whole family to enjoy – produce from the farms of the Oasis, crafts and artisanal products, art in the Oasis for children and teenagers to be inspired beneath the palms.

The ‘Afternoons’ take place on February 10-11/March 3-4/March 24-25/April 7-8

Activities
• Traditional Community Souk
• Horse rides
• Emirati live cooking
• Workshops
• Food trucks

Traditional Souk
The souk features vendors selling traditional, handmade and modern Emirati products and produce. The vendors include Magrudy’s, Al Foah Dates, Dolce Gelato, Al Fanar, Blank Canvas, T-junction, Mazara’a, 320, Dikan Zaman and Karak Babu besides many more.
Food trucks include Gossip and The Shebi

Traditional Games
Traditional games, such as Carom, are set-up for guests to play. These areas are filled with groups of friends playing and enjoying the experience.
Time: 2:00pm-10:00pm

Artisanal Craft Making
Artisans demonstrate how to make a range of beautifully designed products using khoos, showcasing key elements of traditional Emirati culture

Horse Riding
Enjoy horse riding with your family.

Drop-in Workshops

Explore the Colours of the Oasis
Capture the colours of Al Ain Oasis using a range of paints, waxes, alcohol-based ink, salts and watercolours in an informal setting and spend as much time as you desire on your creations.
Age group: For all ages
Dates: February 10/February 11/ March 3/ March 4/ March 24/March 25
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Date Syrup/Molasses Making (Dibs Al Tamer)
Participants will learn how to make date syrup/molasses using age old techniques.
Age group: For all ages
Dates: February 10/February 11/ March 3/ March 4/ March 24/March 25
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Proud Expressions with artist Jack Lee
Proud Expressions is a national public art programme that aims to pay symbolic tribute to the heroes of the UAE.

Join the master class with renowned art teacher Jack Lee and create a painting that evokes a sense of pride, gratitude, nationhood and courage to the sacrifices made by the Heroes of the UAE.  Find your easels and paint stations set up in the midst of the tranquil Al Ain Oasis.

Participants will be encouraged to submit their completed art work for inclusion in the Open Call exhibition.

The Master class is complimentary, however registration is required.  Spaces fill quickly so please email your interest to:  info@proudexpressions.ae
Age group: Teens and Adults
Date: February 10
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Proud Expressions branded balloons tied with Khoos / Telli strings and Face painting is available for children during: February 10/February 11/ March 3/ March 4/ March 24/March 25 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Painting Oasis Date Palm Trees with artist Jack Lee
Renowned painter and art teacher Jack Lee will teach a beginners master class on oil paints using the nature of Al Ain Oasis as inspiration. Find your easels and paint stations set up in the midst of the tranquil Al Ain Oasis, a perfect spot for dabbling in plain air colour and shadows.
Age group: Teens and Adults
Date: March 24
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Natural Date Palm Handicrafts Making with instructor Mike Metzger
Sustainability enthusiast’s with have to chance to learn how to fold, weave, twist and build an assortment of handicrafts using only natural coconut leaves and date palm branches.  Both youth and adults can make a sun hat, a pair of sandals, a basket or a natural house broom.
Age group: Teens and Adults
Date: February 11
Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Natural Dyes & Heritage Date Palm Rope-Making with instructor Mike Metzger
The UAE was once a paradise for plants, trees,  wild animals, lizards snakes and more, take a journey into the amazing and lost world of the UAE’s local plant life and learn how extract beautiful colours that can dye your own t-shirts with.  We will be using leaves, twigs and barks from trees, shrubs and bushes.  Join mike the naturalist and discover how to dye your own clothes the Arabian way.
Age group: Teens and Adults
Date: March 3
Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Drop-in Workshops for Children

Paper Leaves
In the manner of artist Henri Matisse, draw your own palm leaves on coloured paper. Coloured paper is cut and folded upwards following outlines of palm leaves, and then placed on contrasting coloured paper to create 3D leaves. These two unique leaves will then be featured on a large surface to form a collaborative public piece.
Age group: Children
Dates: February 10/February 11/ March 3/ March 4/ March 24/March 25
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

WHEN :

Feb 10 to Apr 08, 2017

02:00 PM – 06:00 PM

WHERE :

Al Ain Oasis, Al Ain

CONTACT INFO :

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority
Tel: 800 555
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