Buy tickets now for Groove on the Grass. Count down to the new year at the electronic music event, featuring Richie Hawtin, and John Acquaviva, plus views of the fireworks at midnight. December 31, 7pm to 3am, from Dh375, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net
Make plans to see Aryam and Mansour Zayed in concert to celebrate the end of the year. The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority presents the Emirati singers as part of the New Year Celebrations. Aryam is best known for her hit Ya Maazal and Mansour for Ya Dama' Aainy. December 30, 7pm, from Dh199, Al Ain Municipality Theatre, Al Ain, www.tixbox.com
See Cinderella the Pantomime, the classic fairy tale performed in British pantomime style. Cinderella's life is changed forever when she meets Prince Charming, but when their meeting is interrupted, she needs some magic to go to the ball and find her prince again. At 7pm, from Dh130, ages 3+, Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org
Register now to take part in the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Dubai. The one-mile (1.6km) corporate relay includes more than 100 teams, each with 10 runners. There will be an after-party and complimentary hospitality for all runners. February 3, from Dh4,995 for the early birds until December 31, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, www.squaremilerelay.com
Try a limited-time festive lunch from Prêt To Go, including the chunky pumpkin soup and the seasonal sandwiches Veggie Christmas and the Ho Ho Ho Prêt To Go, which is made with chicken, cranberry, spinach and Emmental cheese on rye. Various prices, DIFC, Dubai Media City, Jebel Ali, Dubai, 800 7738, www.prettogo.com
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