5 things to do today: make your own dessert at Vogue Cafe or make your own magazine with Khalid Mezaina

Create your own non-alcoholic mulled beverages and festive desserts at the Vogue Cafe, indulge in seasonal delicacies at Majlis, including the Festive Afternoon Tea and the Festive Season Bake or create your own magazine.

Majlis at Rosewood Hotel. Courtesy of Rosewood Hotel

Brush up on your festive culinary skills at Vogue Cafe and create your own non-alcoholic mulled beverages and festive desserts including the traditional Christmas ball and diamond petit fours during an interactive session. 7-8.30pm, Dh70 per person, Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall, register at 04 501 6810

Indulge in seasonal delicacies at Majlis, including the Festive Afternoon Tea and the Festive Season Bake, a selection of sweet delicacies created by the chef Francois Leo including chocolate characters to gingerbread houses and yule logs. 4-6pm, Dh120 for the Festive Afternoon Tea, various prices for the baked goods, Majlis, Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi, 02 813 5550, www.rosewoodhotels.com

Create your own magazine in this class led by the artist Khalid Mezaina, who will guide you along the way to making a physical product you can be produ of. 6.30-8.30pm, Dh20, The Magazine Shop Bookshop, DIFC, Dubai, www.themagazineshop.me

Participate in the Clay Families class and produce a set of semi-finished pots that share one or more quality, yet remain distinctive. 6pm, Dh30, ages 18+, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, register at 06 556 6555, [e-mail]

Register now for the last French language course offered by Alliance Francaise Dubai this year. The beginners' course for adults begins this week. December 21, Mall of the Emirates branch of Alliance Francaise Dubai, www.afdubai.orgs