PICK OF THE DAY
Back to Aventura
The family adventure park is set to open its doors for its second season, bringing back circuits and obstacles: from tree-surfing and zip-lining to rope-climbing, all set to peak your adrenaline rush. At Mushrif Park’s Ghaf tree forest, Mirdif. Dh125 for children and Dh150 for general access, opening timings from 9.30am until sunset.
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THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Rhubarb Pavlova
Coya Dubai and Coya Abu Dhabi are serving a pink dessert in support of breast cancer awareness month. The rhubarb pavlova is made up of coconut meringue, rhubarb compote, glazed strawberries and strawberry sorbet and was created to honour breast cancer awareness month. Available throughout October. facebook.com/coyaabudhabi
International Coffee Day
Parents can avail a free coffee and enjoy goodies at Cafe O, Orange Wheels, Al Wahda Mall, to celebrate International Coffee Day.
Call 02 667 4411
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
The Puzzle
The vibes of Africa at a pop-up exhibition showcaing a fusion of 2D and live art, music and dance presented by talented artists from across the continent. At Create Hub Gallery, Al Quoz. Register to attend. Call 050-7099495.
Girders Garden Fest
A touch of Munich at the traditional Bavarian themed festival, from German delights to German beverages complimented with live entertainment and fun games, daily throughout October from 4pm-1am. At Girders Garden, JA Ocean View Hotel. Call 04-8145590.
Gourmet 1010 Showcase
In a gourmand mood? Experience signature flavours from India, Italy, Japan and Europe, through four-course set menus. At Armani restaurants, 7-11pm, until October 10. Dh350 for a set-menu. Call 04-8883888.
Breast Cancer Charity Dinner
A five-course set menu, charity auction and live entertainment, to raise awareness about prevention of breast cancer in UAE. At Atelier M, Pier 7, 7pm. Dh550, all funds raised will go to Pink Caravan Breast Cancer campaign. Call 04-4507766.
Free Coffee and Pastry
In celebration of International coffee day, La Terrace at Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai are offering coffee lovers an American (brewed) coffee with four different flavoured bite size cakes free as take away to the first 50 guests from 8.30am to 10.30am. Call 04-3977444.
Chinese National Day
Royal China Dubai, DIFC, invites guests to celebrate Chinese National Day with a three course set menu showcasing traditional Cantonese dishes. The three course set menu costs Dh200 per person and available for a minimum booking of two person, until Tuesday. Call 04-3545543.
Urban Blow Out
Expect the best urban hits. Buy-one-get-one offer on selected beverages. At Inka Dubai, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, every Sunday, 10pm onwards. Call 04-3469295.
Register for Magic Club with Magic Phil
Make new friends whilst learning magic tricks, building confidence and having fun with Magic Phil in this magical environment, every Monday starting tomorrow from 5.30-7pm. Dh110 for a single class, Dh500 for six classes. At Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. To register, please email artsreception@ductac.org. ductac.org
Free Espresso
Wild & The Moon, Al Quoz will be giving customers a free espresso with any purchase, today in celebration of international coffee day. wildandthemoon.com
Net Worth
Joint exhibition of works on paper by Iranian artists Sarvenaz Farsian and Arezu, at XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, until October 24. Call 04-3535383. xvagallery.com
Brotfest
Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay are hosting a month-long festivity at the terrace of Brothaus Bakery-Bistro, all through October celebrating all things German. A la carte menu all through the week with entertaining games and competitions, and Fridays will have the Brotfest brunch. Every day from noon untill closing. Call 04-3690000.
Carluccio’s Family Meal
The Italian restaurant have launched a new family meal delivery offer, from Dh89 (good enough for two) and Dh179 (good for four people), choose from pizza’s and pasta’s with sides. carluccios.com/restaurants/united-arab-emirates
Register for Ski Dubai’s Ice Warrior Challenge
All adrenaline junkies are invited to register for the annual Ice Warrior Challenge, taking place on October 6. The charity event will challenge athletes to run, climb, and roll inside the resort’s minus-four degree climate. Ski Dubai will be transformed into an obstacle course, featuring a cargo net crawl, zorb ball maze, monkey bar swings, tire course and black run climb, amongst other action-packed ice-capades. Open for 16 years old and up, entry costs Dh250 per entry. premieronline.com
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH
Oktober Feast
Treat yourself and your family to 50 per cent off while dining at Arjwan and Marasea restaurants at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa, valid on a la carte dishes for lunch and dinner, until October 10. Call 06-5990088.
THINGS TO DO IN AL AIN
Al Ain Book Fair (AABF)
The 9th edition of the fair presents latest publications in the fields of literature, thought, poetry, history and a variety of academic and educational titles. A selection of Emirati titles and authors are also on display, alongside a cultural programme At Al Ain Convention Centre. Open from 9am-1pm, today and tomorrow. Register to attend. facebook.com/ADBookFair
