Celebrate the season of love with a week of treats and a special Valentine's Day menu at Pantry Café. The Love Bites menu includes strawberry and goat cheese salad, grilled asparagus with poached egg and truffle hollandaise, rib eye with salsa verde and fondant potatoes, lime and pistachio risotto with marinated cod and dessert for two. Today, February 9, from 7.30am to 10pm, Wasl Square, Hadiqa Street, Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 388 3868, www.pantrycafe.me
Head to Yas Mall for the grand opening of the UAE's first Fun Works, an indoor play area filled with various rides and games that inspire playful learning and nurture growing minds while providing plenty of physical-play platforms. Today, February 9, grand opening at 10.30am. Open until 10pm, Dh30 for Mini Works; Dh60 for Wizz Works five-level soft play area; Dh99 per child for My Works. Level 1, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 565 1242, www.funworks.ae
Register for a one-day quilting workshop for beginners. The Marti & Me Club introduces a new pattern and tool every month and with guidance from a club leader, you can create patchwork patterns. Tomorrow, February 10, from 9.30am to 4pm, Dh400 monthly fee includes fabric, template and pattern, Dubai International Arts Centre, Street 75B, Jumeirah 1, behind Town Centre, Dubai, register at 04 344 4398, www.artdubai.com
Book a Valentine's Day package at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel and enjoy romantic dining with the option of an overnight weekend stay. Choose a deluxe room, breakfast and set dinner at the Taverna Restaurant for Dh799 or just dinner for two for Dh399. Off 30th Street (Khaleej Al Arabi), Abu Dhabi, reservations at 02 441 5900, www.afoc.mil.ae
Take part in the Bead Embroidery Design class for adults and pick up a range of embroidery techniques incorporating materials such as pearls, zari, gold and silver thread and colourful beads. Learn how to design, embellish and reinvent fashionable clothing. Today, February 9, from 5.30pm to 7pm, Dh30, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, register at 06 556 6555, rsvp@maraya.ae
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