Things to do this weekend: Comic Con, Ballet & Bubbles

Comic Con is back!

Bring on that Darth Vader costume you've been holding onto since Halloween. You can wear it this weekend at the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC).
April 7-9, Dubai World Trade Centre, tickets from Dh 100, can be bought at mefcc.com/tickets. Timings Thurs: 2pm-9pm, Fri: 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm
One last trip to Global Village
You have till this weekend to get your fill, for the season, of Global Village. The nation's biggest shopping arena hosts over 70 countries in over 36 pavilions, with more than 50 fun rides and 26 restaurants; cuisine is naturally global, too.
On till Saturday, April 9. Tickets for Dh15 (can also be bought online). Children under 3 are allowed in for free. Timings: Thurs to Sat, 4pm-1am (Entry Gates close at 12:30am)
Bike workout and a smoothie
Craft Café, the new eatery in Dubai Design District, is hosting a demonstration of RealRyder's bicycles, after which there's smoothie tasting. RealRyder is an indoor boutique cycling studio.
Everyone can register on the day for a complimentary class at Souplesse Cycle Studio in Motor City.
At 11am on Sat, April 9, at Craft Café, D3 Dubai Design District, 050 858 3074.
Football under 17

Want to watch young UAE talent kick that ball around a field? The 6th Hamdan Bin Mohammed International Football Championships is taking place this fortnight, and is organised by Dubai Sports Council (DSC). The championship is for young and up-and-coming players under 17.
From April 8-17, at Dubai Police Officers Club, Al Jaddaf. Entry free
Mickey's music festival

Take the little ones to hear music from blockbuster movies Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story, all remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country, and other jams. Disney Live! has brought Mickey's Music Festival that features an all-star line-up of more than 25 Disney characters.
On till Sat April 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre Arena. Tickets from Dh175 on www.platinumlist.net.
Fun of frolicking in bubbles

Fancy a run - or a walk - in a bubble-filled space? Participants in this first of a kind bubble race will get to experience a 5km run or walk on a track divided into zones. You can wear shades so the suds don't trouble your eyes.
On Friday, April 8 at Dubai Autodrome. Tickets on Platinumlist from Dh165-185.
Jet ski race to win Dh240, 000

You have till end of today, April 7 to register for the "Dubai Wave Challenge", a jet ski race that's taking place at The Dubai International Marine Club to promote water sports.
This race will test the endurance of the jet ski racers, as they will have to be on the course for one hour and 45 minutes to win the total prize money of Dh2,40, 000 among the top 20.
On Saturday, April 9 at 3.30pm, Jumeirah Beach 3, behind Sunset Mall. To enter race and for more details: bit.ly/1Tw9nVb

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