10 Awesome things to do with the family this weekend

FREE BURGERS: Try out the new ‘vegetarian chicken’ option when you head over to Bite ME Burger or Get Plucked at DIFC. To celebrate the launch of TiNDLE - plant-based chicken – the eateries will be giving out 100 free burgers from September 16 - 18, 12pm onwards.

KIDS LEARN HOW TO BAKE: Golden, crumbly biscuits – that’s what your child will learn to make at Jones the Grocer’s new baking class, which runs on weekends at stores in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. DETAILS: The Anzac Biscuit classes, which are one-and-a-half hours long, run till November 6 and cost Dh149 per kid. The price includes a chef’s hat, an apron and a reusable canvas bag. Timings: Usually 3pm or 4pm. For bookings, visit https://www.jonesthegrocer.com/events-i197

EAT SOME GOLD: Wondering where to celebrate your birthday? Head over to O’Pao in Al Karama for a bite of the world’s first 22 Karat Gold O'Vada Pao; a take on the Mumbai street food that’s been updated to have a filling of cheese and French truffle butter. DETAILS: The O'Gold Pao Meal is priced at Dh99 and if you order it for a birthday, you get a free gulab jamun cheesecake. Just carry your Emirates ID along to avail the offer. The meal comes in a wooden carved box lit with dried ice with a side of sweet potato fries and mint lemonade.

CHOOSE A SLIDE AT A WATERPARK: Splash away and rejuvenate at the La Mer waterpark Laguna Waterpark, home to a lazy river, surf pool, slides and beach cabanas over the weekend. DETAILS: The back to school offer runs until the end of September from 10am-6pm. The full-day pass is priced at Dh99 per person; kids under two get in for free. Note: The tickets must be bought online.

EAT CAKE: Support your favourite Indian Premier League (IPL) team by getting yourself a customized cake from Mister Baker that you can dig into after it wins. Special add-ons include fondant cut numbers, handmade cricket bats, cricket balls and cricket wickets, and players! Another great option is a “Guess the winner” cake, which can be cut to reveal the winner after every match. A great way to say “I told you so” when your team wins! DETAILS: Prices vary but if you order before noon, you’ll get the confection on the same day.

MOVIE OR BRUNCH? DO BOTH: Enjoy a fun family brunch over at Address Dubai Marina, you actually walk away with a free Reel Cinema’s ticket! The family-friendly brunch is open from 1pm-4pm and offers food from across the world. There are a lot of cinema-themed treats too, including popcorn, nachos along with warm melted cheese and juicy sliders – and there’s also a children’s corner. DETAILS: The brunch starts at Dh225 for adults and Dh125 for kids. Kids 6 years old and below eat free. To book your table, call +971 4 436 7777 or email dineatdubaimarina@addresshotels.com

COLOURING COMPETITION: Enroll your child at the Farzi Café at Mall of the Emirates competition over the weekend and they could win themselves a bamboo tableware set to take home including a Citron Bamboo Square Plate and Spoon and playful Sippy with adaptable straw. Still don’t just go for the ‘award’. Head over for the cute food. From ‘make-your-own’ pancake crabs and bunnies, to panda and bear milk shakes, banana dolphin berry bowls and smiley fries, you’ll be stumped at all the yummy and good lucking options. DETAILS: With every adult breakfast main dish purchased, kids under 6 get a free dish from the kids’ menu. Offer on until October 14. Winners will be announced on October 15.

HEAD TO THE PLAY AREA: Ready Set Go!, Dubai's newest, jungle-themed venue, is home to a 13-trampoline jumping park, a mini-town that is perfect for the little ones, and a dedicated toddler's area. The Soft Play Jungle area features a variety of thrilling spiral slides, rope bridges, tube crawls, balance beams, snakes and spider towers, and even a foam cannon arena. Fun, themed Party Rooms include an Ice Princess Room and Disco Room. DETAILS: Dh95 for the first hour, Dh55 for the second hour.Where: Block D, Al Ghurair Warehouse complex, Al Quoz 3, Dubai

JOIN AN EATING COMPETITION: Fancy yourself a foodie? Head over to Sauce, in Al Habtoor City, which is hosting a burger eating competition this Saturday, from 1pm to midnight. Contestants will try to eat a 1.2kg burger with a mix of sweet potato and regular fries. The burger contains beef patties, ribs, onion rings, bacon, cheese and sauces all in a homemade bun. DETAILS: The burger can only be eaten by 1 person and they have to finish eating it under 35 minutes or they have to pay the price of Dh349.

WATCH AN ACROBATIC SPECTACULAR: There are gushing waterfalls and death-defying stunts on display when you head over to the Al Habtoor City arena. It’s like falling into a dream. DETAILS: As La Perle by Dragone turns four, it offers 40 per cent off tickets. And when you buy an adult ticket, you get free entry for a kid.