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MAY<br />
01<br />
THE CRITICAL LIST<br />
Your guide to this month’s must-see, must-do experiences in Dubai<br />
The Dubai Fountain<br />
FAMILY<br />
If you have kids, you can't have escaped<br />
the viral sensation that is the Baby Shark<br />
song. And just when you thought you<br />
couldn't get it out of your head, the good<br />
news is that it's now part of the musical<br />
repertoire of THE DUBAI FOUNTAIN. It joins<br />
a diverse playlist, which also includes<br />
I’ll Never Love Again from the Oscarwinning<br />
film A Star Is Born, as well as<br />
classical Arabic and international tunes.<br />
Downtown Dubai.<br />
RAMADAN<br />
Experience Ramadan (which is expected<br />
to start on 6 <strong>May</strong> and end on 3 June,<br />
12<br />
depending on the sighting of the<br />
moon) from a different perspective with<br />
a culturally immersive iftar at SHEIKH<br />
MOHAMMED CENTRE FOR CULTURAL<br />
UNDERSTANDING. Join your Emirati hosts<br />
in the peaceful setting of a wind tower<br />
house courtyard, as they break the<br />
fast with prayer and traditional dishes.<br />
Afterwards, guests are invited to ask<br />
questions about Ramadan and visit the<br />
nearby Diwan Mosque. Al Fahidi Historical<br />
Neighbourhood, from 8 <strong>May</strong>.<br />
COMEDY<br />
THE LAUGHTER FACTORY’S <strong>May</strong> lineup<br />
brings three rib tickling stand-up<br />
comedians to town with Britain’s Got Talent<br />
finalist Daliso Chaponda, Canadian Dana<br />
Alexander and Edinburgh Fringe Fest<br />
regular George Zach set to deliver giggles<br />
galore to a packed audience. Various<br />
locations, 2-3 <strong>May</strong>, thelaughterfactory.com<br />
FOOD<br />
The latest foodie find to debut on<br />
Bluewaters island, PUERTO 99 is a<br />
celebration of Mexico’s rich culinary and<br />
cultural heritage, brought bang up to<br />
date with an exciting menu that balances<br />
artisanal recipes and contemporary<br />
presentation. Savour authentic flavours<br />
from 19 Mexican states, from Baja
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