Nourish your mind, body and soul at Umm Al Emarat Park this weekend and enjoy the second Thai Festival as well.
Nestled in the heart of the city on 15th Street between Airport Road and Al Karamah Street, Umm Al Emarat Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Abu Dhabi. Originally named Mushrif Park and built in 1982 as a park for ladies and children, the renamed park has seen extensive renovations, making it one of the best family parks in the city.
You’ll find a variety of facilities and attractions here, including the Shade House, Animal Barn, Amphitheatre and there is always interesting stuff taking place all the time and here is what you can expect this weekend
Umm Al Emarat Park hosts the Thai Festival for the second consecutive year
Abu Dhabi’s favoritegreen destination, Umm Al Emarat Park, is bringing a fun-filled and cultural weekend by hosting the Thai Festival, organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Taking place from 09 to 11 December, the family-friendly festival will showcase different aspects of Thai culture and traditions.
With an exciting line-up of activities, the festival will host a series of cultural shows including Thai cooking shows, Muay Thai boxing shows and more exciting entertainment, and will be serving delicious Thai cuisines in addition to selling curated Thai products.
Rasha Kablawi, Head of Umm Al Emarat Park’s Corporate Affairs and Communication Department said: “We are very excited to collaborate once more with the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi to host the second edition of the Thai Festival.
Kablawi added: “Since its establishment in 1982, Umm Al Emarat Park has sought to engage in partnerships, events and activations that are community focused. This festival is just one of the many partnerships that Umm Al Emarat Park seeks to activate, as it enables every member of the community to be culturally exposed and connected with various parts of the world – allowing our visitors to experience what it’s like to be a part of a community other than their own.
Additionally, events like these also give cultural awareness and acceptance, which can help break down cultural barriers while interacting with people of different backgrounds. We look forward to continuing to offer our visitors culture experiences like the Thai Festival.”
H.E. Mr. Waravuth Pouapinya, Ambassador of Thailand to the UAE said: “We are thrilled to be hosting the third edition of the Thai Festival in Umm Al Emarat Park, one of the largest and oldest parks in the heart of the capital city of Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Pouapinya added: “We look forward to welcoming you all to our Thai Festival 2022, which will be a great opportunity for you to enjoy immersive experiences and to get enriching glimpses of THAINESS that we will bring to you. There will be parades of cultural performances, activities, and workshops throughout the 3-day event to delight all the visitors with the vibrant and rich culture of Thailand, in addition to authentic Thai food and products for visitors to taste, shop, relax and enjoy.
It will be a perfect weekend destination for visitors of all ages.” Visitors interested to discover Thai Culture are invited to head to the Amphitheatre from 3 pm to 10 pm on December 09, and 10 am to 10 pm on December 10 and 11.
Nourish your mind, body and soul at Umm Al Emarat Park this weekend
As a health and wellness haven and a destination that puts the community at the forefront, Umm Al Emarat continuously seeks to promote initiatives and activities that nourish the health and wellbeing of its community.
With nature being an intrinsic benefit to all humans, specially with regard to mental health and physical wellbeing, here are all the ways you can nourish your mind, body and soul while connecting with nature and being outdoor at Umm Al Emarat Park this weekend!
Vine Communities will nourish the mind with upskilling workshops
Vine Communities will offer families and their children a platform to enable them to prepare for an unpredictable future and to gain the skills necessary to live a sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle.
On Friday 09 December from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Park Market catch Vine Communities’ Time Management workshop for kids, where young ones will learn how to think about time differently, be able to set goals and milestones, and learn how to prioritize essential tasks.
On Saturday 10 December from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, join the Cycling Crafts workshop for kids where children will make beautiful bird feeders and other useful items with used plastic bottles and homemade natural glue and eventually learn how to think about waste differently, to turn used plastic bottles into useful things and identify which food waste can be fed to wild birds.
Slim N’ Lite will nourish the body with a live cooking workshop
Join Slim n Lite on Saturday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for an insightful session on nutrition by an expert nutritionist followed by cooking session with Chef Hisham, where young ones will learn how to make delicious treats such as fresh Vietnamese summer rolls, sriracha shrimp Caesar salad in a mason jar, hazelnut chocolate truffles and a cherry chunk healthy bar. Along with a dietitian that will be explaining the nutrition value of each ingredient the Chef will use in his recipes and answer related nutrition questions from the participants.
Medeor Hospital will nourish the soul with Art Healing
Art healing works in powerful ways to forge a connection between the body and the mind, ultimately relieving stress and anxiety and nourishing the soul. On Saturday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, join Medeor Hospital’s Art Healing Session and learn creative practices that help with healing, wellness, coping and personal change.
Other family-friendly activities that will be taking include the Park Market, which brings the community together to experience a fun family day out filled with local food, goods and entertainment; BOUNCE pop-up trailer for those in the mood of trying new tricks; the Thai Festival which brings delectable Thai cuisine, curated products and exciting entertainment; back-to-back movies for the whole family at Cinema in the Park; and animal feeding and fun pony or camel rides at the Animal Barn.
With all these exciting activities at the Park coupled with the UAE’s lush winter weather, there’s no better place to be this weekend! Book your tickets now on www.ummalemaratpark.ae/.
