5 things to do today: Delight in an an all-Asian buffet or see the exhibition Trait d’Union

Our daily round-up of things to do. Delight in the delicacies of The Asian Affair at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara; see the exhibition Trait d’Union at Alliance Française Abu Dhabi; register the kids to participate in the Easter Rock School with the Rock Academy; book a Valentine’s Day package for you and your loved one at Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre; and prepare for your night out with the Valentine packages at De La Mer Day Spa.

The Asian Affair, an all-Asian buffet at Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara. Courtesy Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara

Delight in the delicacies of The Asian Affair, an all-Asian buffet featuring five live-cooking stations and a dedicated Asian beverage station. From 7pm to 11pm, from Dh195 with soft drinks, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Eastern Ring Road, Abu Dhabi, reservations at 02 656 1000, [e-mail]

See the exhibition Trait d'Union. In a celebration of French Canada, Alliance Française Abu Dhabi presents a collection of paintings by Sylvain Tremblay and photographs by Roger Jodoin (Ripples, pictured). From 9am to 8pm, Alliance Française Abu Dhabi, off 32nd Street near the Irish Embassy, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 6232, www.afabudhabi.org

Register the kids to participate in the Easter Rock School with the Rock Academy. They can learn to play drums, bass, guitar and keyboard, plus get lessons in vocals and DJing. At the end of the week, the final gig will be held at The Hard Rock Cafe Dubai. From March 31 to April 4, Dh1,500, The English College, Dubai, [e-mail]

Book a Valentine's Day package for you and your loved one at Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre and enjoy a five-course dinner or a Valentine's Day weekend stay with breakfast and dinner. From Dh699 for the 5-course menu, Deira, Dubai, 04 294 1222, www.pullman-dubai-deiracitycentre.com

Prepare for your night out with the Valentine packages at De La Mer Day Spa, including the Love Your Skin pampering (Dh560) or the Lavender and Rose Ritual revitalisation and relaxation (Dh375), plus enjoy the spa's gym, Jacuzzi and pool. Dh80 for daily gym, Jacuzzi and pool facility use, Villa 783, Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, 04 328 2775, [e-mail]