See the 2012 French film Le fils de l'autre (The Other Son) at Rendez-vous Cinema with Alliance Francaise Dubai. The film is about Joseph, a young Israeli who is about to be drafted into the army when he discovers that he was switched at birth with Yacine and his biological parents are Palestinian from Cisjordan. French, with English subtitles.
8pm, free entry, Alliance Francaise Dubai, Street 18, Oud Metha, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Submit your children's art to the Little Masters art competition and exhibition for ages 5-12. Framed artwork in the style of seven famous artists will be shown and sold for Dh100 to raise money for a children's welfare organisation in recognition of Universal Children's Day.
Submissions accepted November 9-17, 4.30-6pm, Dh75 participation fee includes exhibition invitation, Khaidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, contest details at 02 657 0221
Eat breakfast for dinner at Fraiche Cafe & Bistro and enjoy an all-you-can-eat 'brinner' of champions with favourite dishes including French toast and bottomless coffee (decaf, too!), plus a special secret menu.
From 6.30pm, Dh65, Cluster Y, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, book at 04 369 7821, info@fraiche.ae
Sign up for the Valrhona École du Grand Chocolat masterclass at Jones the Grocer, where you will learn to create the jivara chocolate tart and, the dulcey and exotic marmalade panna cotta. Until November 16, Jones the Grocer will also feature an exclusive, inspired chocolate menu, including breakfast, business lunch, mains and more.
November 8, 6pm, Dh275 per person, Khaidiya, Abu Dhabi, book at 02 639 5883, khalidiyah@jonesthegrocer.com
Make plans now to get fit in time for the festive season with Pure Little Black Dress Sweatcamps. The outdoor classes kick off tomorrow and are designed to get you into that little black dress in time for the holidays through cardio, conditioning and core training.
Tuesday, 6.30am, Palm Park, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai; 8.30am, Barsha Park, Dubai, Dh60 per class or Dh300 for all six weeks, www.purefitnessuae.com
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