The best things to do with kids in Dubai this week

TRY A MUMMY & ME THAI COOKERY CLASS: Mango Tree Thai Bistro in Hilton, The Walk, JBR, is introducing weekly cooking classes for little ones and their mums. Starting from 10 January and taking place every Sunday, this cooking class is a wonderful way for the mums and kids to bond, all while learning some new skills and whipping up an extraordinarily tasty Thai feast. The menu will change on weekly basis and feature some of the most loved dishes from the restaurant’s menu, such as chicken flat bread, phad thai spring rolls and papaya salad. Mini chefs will be given an apron and chef’s hat to use during the class, and a personalised certificate upon completion to take home. DETAILS: Every Sunday, 4,30-5.30pm, Mango Tree Thai Bistro, Dh69 per child, with the whole amount fully redeemable on food and beverage, either as dine-in or takeaway. Advance booking is required and the restaurant can accommodate maximum of eight children per class, 04 318 2319 or email Restaurant.JBR@hilton.com.

MAMA GETS A FREE COFFEE WITH EVERY KIDS’ MEAL AT EGGSPECTATION: With every order of a kids’ main meal at gourmet Canadian brunch restaurant Eggspectation, mum or dad can enjoy a free juice or a delicious complimentary coffee from 3pm-6pm on weekdays. Kids can enjoy baked Bolognese, creamy mac and cheese, lasagna, pancakes, panko fish and chips, quesadillas and more while their parents refresh with their beverage of choice. DETAILS: Free juice or coffee for adults with every kids’ meal, Sunday to Thursday, 3-6pm, Eggspectation The Beach and City Walk.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON KIDS’ MEALS AT CLINTON ST BAKING COMPANY: New York-born Clinton St. Baking Company is introducing a 2 for 1 Happy Hour for the little ones as an after-school pick-me-up this January. Featuring a delightful array of finger-friendly food - from fluffy mini pancakes to beef bacon sticks soaked in maple butter and free range chicken sausage, swing by between 3-6pm on weekdays for a great value afternoon treat. DETAILS: Buy one kids meal, get one free at Clinton St. Baking Company City Walk. From 3-6pm weekdays – throughout January, 043440705.

TICK OFF BUCKET-LIST ACTIVITIES AT AVENTURA: Start the year off right by ticking off some exhilarating, fitness-promoting bucket-list activities at aerial rope course Aventura Parks inside Mushrif Park, Dubai. Priced at Dh75 for one, or Dh150 for three, the activities include the Leap of Faith - a pure adrenaline rush of climbing a 5-metre pole to jump off and hit a ball in the air; the Cat Walk - balancing while walking blindfolded on a log; and the Himalaya - racing up a 12-metre wall to enjoy beautiful views of the Ghaf tree forest around. For littler adventurers, the Rangers One Circuit Experience offers caters specifically to younger children, who take on short, easy challenges at a low height. Meanwhile the Explorador experience features a range of ziplines and bridges designed for the whole family to enjoy. DETAILS: One Circuit Experiences are Dh95, find out more at www.aventuraparks.com or by calling +971 52 178 7616.

SEE MASHA AND THE BEAR AT MIRDIF CITY CENTRE: The well-loved preschool series Masha and the Bear will be making a limited-time appearance to delight little ones in a stage show production at Mirdif City Centre. From the 7 to the 16 January 2021 ‘Masha and the Bear – Super Masha!’ will take children on a thrilling adventure, with five shows happening between 12pm and 8pm daily. Each 30-minute show will include singing and dancing along with Masha’s much-loved and recognized tunes. DETAILS: 7-16 January, City Centre Mirdif Dubai, five shows daily between 12pm and 8pm.

GET DOWN AT THE DISCO AT STREET MANIAX: Thursday night is disco night at parkour playground Street Maniax, On top of the usual freestyle trampolining, obstacle courses and bouncy parkour-inspired playground, you can expect Disco lights, pumping music, drinks offers and a DJ every last Thursday of the month, DETAILS: Disco at Street Maniax, Al Quoz, Dubai, 6-8pm Thursdays, Dh120 for two hours.

PLAY FRUIT RUBIK’S CUBE AT PANGOLIN: Little ones can breakfast like kings with Pangolin’s new children’s menu for 2021, featuring fun and delicious dishes such as Hippo in a Pond – Milk Chocolate Porridge with Strawberries, Mini Pancake Stack with Fresh Banana and Chocolate Sauce, Breakfast Pizza with Tomato, Egg and Crispy Beef Bacon and the super cute Fresh Fruit Rubik’s Cube. Based in the lush surrounds of the Els Club at Dubai Sports City, the Pangolin also features a kids’ play area for kids, making it a great spot to spend the morning with your little ones. DETAILS: New kids’ menu at The El’s Club, Dubai Sports City, Sunday to Saturday; Weekdays 8am – 12am, Weekends 8am – 1am, 054 4438 288 or email to hello@thepangolindubai.com.

BUILD YOUR OWN SUNDAE WITH EVERY THAI TOTS MEAL: This January, Kids who order from the Thai’s Tots menu at Fuchsia Urban Thai from 12pm – 7pm will be able to enjoy and create their own complimentary Sundae kit. The BYO (Build Your Own) Sundae arrives with a scoop of homemade coconut ice cream and toppings include Strawberries, Nutella, M& M’s, Almond flakes and Mango. Kids can choose to decorate with one or all of the above for those that want the most colourful Sundae.

JUMP ON THE PLAY DATES OFFER AT BOUNCE: The Bounce Play Dates program gives junior jumpers the chance to jump for up to 3 hours for only Dh99, with one parent also able to bounce free. Running from 9am to 12pm on Sundays through to Thursdays, including during the Winter break, Play Dates gives toddlers and kids up to the age of five years old the opportunity to learn and develop their physical, social and emotional skills and confidence in a multi-sensory, safe environment, with the help of BOUNCE’s fully trained and friendly staff. DETAILS: Available at BOUNCE Al Quoz and BOUNCE X at Dubai Festival City Mall, bounce.ae/playdates/, 04 321 1400.