Enjoy a screening of the classic 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street, starring Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn and Natalie Wood. The film is about Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), a department-store Santa, who is institutionalised after claiming to be the real Santa Claus, and Susan (Natalie Wood), a young girl who believes him after noticing something special about him. At 7.30pm, The Space Abu Dhabi, twofour54, Park Rotana building, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, registration available through a link at www.facebook.com/thespaceAD
Visit Al Dhafra Festival, where more than 25,000 camels are expected to take part in the annual beauty pageant, with Dh55 million in prizes. Enjoy camel, saluki and falcon races, a photography contest, a classic car show, a date competition, a children's village, and a traditional souq with handicraft stalls. Until December 30, Muzayanh Al Dhafra, Madinat Zayed, Al Gharbia (Western Region), Abu Dhabi, www.aldhafrafestival.ae.
Get tickets to see Najwa Karam and Saad Lamjarred. The Lebanese singer known as Shams Al Ginnieh (The Sun of Song), and the Moroccan singer and actor known for his hit Mal Hbibi Malou, perform in Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority's New Year Celebrations. December 31, 9.30pm, from Dh699, du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.tixbox.com.
Buy tickets to watch Russell Peters before they get snapped up (past UAE shows have sold out quickly). The Canadian comedian, who is on his Almost Famous World Tour, is known for his observational comedy, mostly about growing up in an Indian family. January 19 to 20, from Dh250, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, 800 86823, www.ticketmaster.ae.
Create something sweet at the design-your-own-cookie station at Yas Lounge. A dedicated area by the bar has just what you need to make a delicious treat for your family. From 10am to 7pm, Dh15 per cookie or complimentary with a spend of Dh50 or more, Yas Lounge, Yas Viceroy, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 656 0600, dining@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.
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