Celebrate Christmas at Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah, with spectacular live music at the Entertainment Square followed by a Christmas buffet dinner and a special Havana Jazz Show. Plus families can enjoy the Christmas brunch and the children's entertainment programmes and activities. From Dh2,500, Ras Al Khaimah, reservations at 07 202 0000, reservation.rak@rixos.com
Plan to attend Metronome at Urban Bites, where budding pop stars and musicians aiming to make it big will perform, giving them valuable experience in playing in front of patrons and onlookers. December 20, from 6pm to 10pm, Urban Bites, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, 800 87226, www.urbanbites.me
Sign up now for a holiday crochet workshop and learn to make festive decorations you can keep, including trees and reindeer. December 19, from 2pm to 4pm, Dh200, ages 14+, thejamjar, Al Quoz, Dubai, register at 04 341 7303, info@thejamjardubai.com
Meet Santa Claus and his snowmen at City Centre Deira for memorable moments, including photo opportunities and festive treats. Parents are invited to submit their children's wishes through a dedicated Facebook application and lucky fans will be asked to bring their kids back to the mall to receive their wish granted by Santa.,www.facebook.com/CityCentreDeira
Register to take part in free beach fitness beach sessions from Fit & Flex studios, who are running Zumba, ashtanga yoga, Pilates, Body Combat, Body Attack and teen urban dance sessions. December 19, from 11am, free, Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village, Breakwater, Abu Dhabi, www.facebook.com/fitnflexstudios, 055 146 6123
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