Attend the Dubai Marina Music Festival and enjoy evening musical performances featuring an eclectic mix of talent showcased on three stages. There will be professional musicians, live resident DJs and an open-mic jam session, plus food stalls, mocktail lounges and chill-out areas. This weekend will see performances by DJ Soso (pictured, left) on Friday, and DJ Cheriana (pictured, right) on Saturday. From 6pm to 10pm, Pier 7, Marina Promenade, Marina Walk, Dubai Marina, Dubai, 04 436 1020, www.dubaimarinamall.com.
tickets now to see the Paris Opera Ballet Gala 2016. See principal dancer Dorothée Gilbert and other soloist dancers of the Paris Opera National Ballet, dancing a selection of classical and contemporary works under the direction of Benjamin Millepied. January 7 and 8, 8pm on Thursday; 2pm and 8pm on Friday, from Dh250, Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, www.madinattheatre.com.
your children between the ages of 5 and 12 for the reading-inspired fun at Maktaba's 2015 Winter Camp. They can take part in activities that will help them develop their social skills and shape their minds, including science experiments and arts and crafts. Runs until December 31, 9.30am to 1.30pm, Al Qasba, Sharjah, 06 544 0040.
a Skate Under the Snowfall at Dubai Ice Rink. Surrounded by the traditional Village Market, let the cheerful music set your pace on the ice as the snow falls and transports you to a delightful world. From 10am, Dh80, Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 448 5111, ww.dubaiicerink.com.
for the six-week Creative Expression Group Workshop and learn to use the arts in your daily life – process emotions and thoughts; develop free-flowing creativity so that the mind-body-soul connection is more integrated; and tap into your creative and intuitive abilities. January 19 to February 23, 6pm to 7.30pm on Tuesdays, Dh1,200, ladies only, Susan Young Beauty Clinic, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, creative.expressionsad@gmail.com.
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