Dubai: 10 Fantastic things to do with (or without) kids this week

With Women’s Day on 8 March, UK Mothers’ Day on 14 March and Arabic Mothers’ Day on 21 March, this month is all about the mamas! We’ve rounded up some of the best deals and events for mums and their little ones to enjoy in Dubai this week…

MUMS GET THEME PARK TICKETS FOR ONLY DH99 ON MARCH 8: Dubai Parks and Resorts is celebrating International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March 2021 by offering a one-park pass to women of all ages who are UAE residents for only Dh99. Choose between Legoland Dubai, Bollywood Parks or Motiongate Dubai for an action-packed day of fun with your family or friends for a steep discount on one day only. DETAILS: The ticket offer applies to girls and women only, but all parks remain open as normal to everyone. Bookings for the International Women’s Day offer are open at www.dubaiparksandresorts.com and tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are valid at one park only on Monday 8th March 2021.

DAYCATION DEAL AND TREATS WITH TISHTASH MUMS’ CLUB: TishTash Mum’s Club is back for March and will run daily from Sunday to Thursday at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah from 3rd to 31th March, treating mothers with a special daycation deal and gift bags. All mums will be granted pool and beach access from 8am for Dh75 (fully redeemable on food and beverages at any of the hotel’s signature dining venues) while the little ones (below the age of 12 years) can enter the facilities free of charge. There will also be an awesome gift bag every day for the first 10 mums who comes to the club. DETAILS: Sunday to Thursday from 3rd March – 31st March, Restaurant.JBR@hilton.com or call +971 4 318 2319.

COMPLIMENTARY CLASSES AT AVENTURA FOR GIRLS AND MUMS: Aerial ropes course Aventura is offering free classes to women and girls of all ages on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Find inner balance with special yoga and meditation sessions, or fuel up on positivity with a Zumba class. Women of all ages can also enjoy a 50% discount off the basic Aventura package, for three hours of exhilarating zip lining and rope climbing on March 8, March 9, 16 and 23. DETAILS: Free classes on Women’s Day March 8 plus 50% off Aventura Basic package for girls and women on March 8, 9, 16 and 23.Aventuraparks.com.

FREE KIDS’ MEALS AND COFFEE FOR MUMS AT GREEN PLANET: Every weekday this March between 2-6pm children can have a free meal from a select children’s menu at The Green Planet Rainforest Café when you buy a child’s entry ticket. Meanwhile mums of littler ones (under 3 years) get a complimentary Starbucks coffee and croissant with the purchase of an adult entry ticket, every weekday from 10am to 1pm. DETAILS: Kids eat free Sunday-Thursday 2pm-6pm at The Green Planet Rainforest Café (includes pizza, burger or nuggets and fries). Mums get free coffee and croissant weekdays 10am-1pm with purchase of an adult entry ticket. Both offers valid until 26 March.

SAVE TIME WITH THE MUMMY’S HELPER BOX: NRTC Fresh are reintroducing their Mummy’s Helper Box this March, which is filled with fresh pre-cut fruits and vegetables, created to make meal prep as efficient and easy as possible. Plus between the 10th and 21st March, each Mummy’s Helper box will be delivered with an empty card for kids to write why their Mum is their hero! DETAILS: The Mummy’s Helper Box, priced at Dh84, is now available to purchase at: https://www.nrtcfresh.com/product/124011/mommys-helper-box/

MEAL DEAL AT MERCATO FOR WOMEN’S DAY: Italian restaurant Mercato at Burjuman mall is offering a special Women’s Day deal for Dh99 for 2 people on March 8, which includes salad, Tuscan fried chicken, choice of pizza or pasta, special dessert and drinks.

20% OFF ON MARKS & SPENCERS PAMPERING THIS WOMEN’S DAY: This International Women’s Day Marks & Spencer will be offering 20% off its plant-based, cruelty-free personal care range for one day only on Monday 8th March. DETAILS: 20% off the

BOOK IN TO A PAINT & GROW SESSION: Sign up now to a Paint & Grow session with Kidz Love Art this Friday 12 March where your child (and you) will be painting 'Ice Cream' by Andy Warhol at the stunning Couqley, JLT. These sociable sessions are led by professional artists and will teach children new artistic techniques all within a vibrant environment. DETAILS: Friday 12 March, 12-2pm, Dh225 including all art materials, pre-sketched canvas and a glass of juice and one pain perdu. For children aged 5-6 a parent must also join and paint with their child (mandatory), for children aged 7 and above parents may either join or sit in another part of the cafe for a meal while the kids create. Dh225 for parents including one glass of house grape or two soft drinks. www.kidzloveart.com.

CELEBRATE OREO DAY ALL WEEK AT DENNY’S: Saturday 6 March was Oreo day and you can celebrate these delicious black discs all week long at Denny’s, where you can buy two fluffy buttermilk pancakes with bits of Oreo cookie, drizzled with chocolate sauce and an Oreo milkshake made with premium ice cream, topped with whipped cream, all for Dh39. DETAILS: Dealavailable from 6-10 March at Denny’s locations across the UAE (Al Ghurair Center, Deira City Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Festival Plaza, Abu Dhabi Mall).

TREAT YOURSELF TO AFTERNOON TEA AND A MASSAGE: What better way for mums to treat themselves than with a delightful afternoon tea and massage day with a friend? Swissotel Al Ghurair is celebrating International Women’s Day with a special afternoon tea experience that also includes a 30-minute massage that can be used from 12pm to 6pm daily, all just Dh165 for two people. DETAILS: Dh165 for two people to have the Marco Polo afternoon tea and a 30 minute massage. Valid until 31 March, to book offer Swissotel Al Ghurair is all set to celebrate the lovely ladies in your life with its magical March offerings, perfect for those looking to treat their loved ones to some well-deserved downtime. Running from the 1st to 31st March, to book email FoodandBeverage.AlGhurair@swissotel.com or call 04 293 3270.