Downtown family brunch 

Share a feast with your family with a variety of brunch staples – from salad bar and cheese counters, mixed cuisines for the main course, live barbecue and pasta stations, and the delectable dessert section at Kenza's family brunch at Ramada Downtown Dubai every Friday. 

Ramada Downtown Dubai

The kiddie corner is guaranteed to be a hit with the children with its special menu of their favourite spaghetti, nuggets and burgers, made more enticing with a chocolate fountain, cotton candy maker and popcorn booth.

The brunch will also feature face painting, art sessions and other fun surprises every week. Children will also receive a special activity kit as a gift. 1pm until 4pm, Fridays. Dh149 per person, with 50 per cent discount for kids aged 6 to 12. Call 04 3307330 or email kenza@rdtdubai.com.

Taste of France in Dubai

Foodies with a fancy for French delicacies will be treated to a culinary masterclass when the Apéritif à la française returns to Dubai on November 19. Expect gourmet cooking stations, a packed schedule of live entertainment and a series of fun challenges all encapsulating the French art de vivre. 

Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

The event at Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina will feature a family-friendly French market with food and beverage tastings, live entertainment and the chance to win prizes.

A series of mouth-watering live food stations serving up French specialties including cheese platters, oysters, cold cuts and a barbecue all paired with a selection of beverages will also be available. 12pm until 10pm, November 19. Entry is free. 

Winter happenings at poolside

Enjoy Blue Vibe Ladies Night every Wednesday, with two complimentary drinks for ladies from 6pm until 11pm at Grand Hyatt Dubai's Poolside Restaurant, with live music courtesy of DJ Tahir. 

Grand Hyatt Dubai

On Thursday, you can round up friends and family at the Poolside Barbeque from 6pm until 11pm. The open barbeque has ample meat and seafood options to bite into, with salad, baked delights and homemade pastries also on offer. Dh189 per person with soft drinks or Dh289 per person with selected house beverages. Call 04 3171234.