10 Fun things to do with the family this week

BITE INTO A DELICIOUS CREPE: Mondoux, located on Dubai Creek Harbour, has just introduced Crêpelicious Wednesdays where you can nosh on a combination of crepe and coffee for Dh50. Among topping choices are mascarpone and blueberry, served with toasted almonds, chocolate and powdered sugar; cocoa and strawberry, served with mascarpone, toasted almonds, whipped cream, chocolate and powdered sugar; chocolate, served with Nutella, bananas, almonds, whipped cream, chocolate and powdered sugar; salted caramel, served with caramelized walnuts, bananas, and whipped cream; and mozzarella, served with buffalo mozzarella, roasted cherry tomatoes, and basil pesto. DETAILS: Offer for crepe and coffee can be availed on Wednesdays. Not a coffee fan? Swap out your drink for tea, fresh lemonade or a soft beverage.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ART: At the Theatre of Digital Art’s Virtual Room both kids and adults can learn about art by putting on their goggles and finding themselves in carefully recreated studios of artists Goncharova and Malevich and right inside of Edvard Munch's mysterious painting ‘The Scream’ and ‘Morning in a Pine Forest’ by Ivan Shishkin. DETAILS: Tickets start at Dh50.

SAUCE: Classic American nosh – think wagyu beef burgers, loaded hotdogs, blue cheese sliders, taco salad - here comes with a free milkshake on Saturday and Sunday for the first 50 guests as a nod to International Chocolate Milkshake Day. DETAILS: SAUCE is located in Al Habtoor City, Noora Tower, and is open from 8.30am-1am.

WATCH FREE MOVIES AT REEL CINEMA: This is your ticket to fun time with this kids. When you go for a movie with children under 10 – to some Reel Cinema locations – they get free admission with each adult Standard Plus ticket. Movies on at the moment include ‘Paw Patrol’ and ‘Jungle Cruise’. DETAILS: The offer is on until September 15 at select outlets including The Dubai Mall, Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai Marina Mall and Springs Souk. Remember to carry a valid ID when headed to the halls. For more details, visit reelcinemas.ae.

OLI OLI: This fun-filled kids’ museum, which turns four next month, offers hands-on activities to learn through play. DETAILS: Through September tickets are priced at Dh95 for children; Dh45 for toddlers after a 25 per cent discount offered for the occasion.

TRY A DIM SUM OR TEN: Chinese Restaurant Golden Dragon is going all-out to celebrate the yummy dim sum with ten different types up for grabs. Whether you like them steamed or fried, covered in soy sauce or chili, there’s something for everyone. The menu includes Spinach and cottage cheese dumplings, Thai basil vegetable dumplings, edamame and truffle oil dumplings, Dragon vegetable dumplings, four flavors chicken dumplings, pan-fried seafood gyoza, street style spicy dumplings, homemade prawn dumplings, Dragon chicken dumplings, and Siumai chicken. DETAILS: Prices start at Dh25.

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.

PAINT AN IMAGINATIVE PICTURE: On September 14, check out the kids’ art classes in Al Quoz, where British abstract artist Louise Duggan will teach 5-13-year-olds about playing with colour balance and abstract art. DETAILS: The one-to-one-and-a-half hour classes cost Dh150; all materials are included. Call or WhatsApp 050 552 0690 to book your slot.

SING ALONG TO ABBA: The musical ‘Mamma Mia’ is making a return this week – and it promises to be a spectacular show. Join Sophie as she tries to figure out who her real dad is in the comic – and heart-rending story about love. DETAILS: Tickets to see 'Mamma Mia' at the Dubai Opera from September 13-25 start at Dh295.

YOU ARE INVITED TO AN AFTER-SCHOOL PARTY: On Monday, September 13, Italian restaurant Luigia, located at the Rixos Premium in JBR, is hosting a Back-to-School party. From 3pm to 6.30pm, the kids can play and take part in activities such as pizza making, face painting, and clown and magician shows. Plus, children will also take home goodie bags. Adults can either supervise, or lay back and enjoy the delicacies on the menu including Linguine al Frutti di Mare with calamari, mussels, red prawns tartare and vongole; Tartare Di Astice, made of lobster tartare with avocado; Tartare Di Gamberi Rossi, with Sicilian red prawns tartare and burrata from Puglia; Insalata di Polpo with octopus, tomato gazpacho, and datterini tomatoes.