Catch the opening day of Dubai Summer Surprises and enjoy world-class entertainment, great shopping deals, cultural events, performances and fun for the whole family during this annual festival. Starts today then runs daily until September 5 at various malls and shopping centres in Dubai, www.summerisdubai.com
Visit The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and see the new giant Pacific octopus, which has almost no bones, allowing it to slip into tight crevices. The intelligent invertebrates can also work out puzzles and remember a route through a maze, plus change colour and skin texture. From 10am to 10pm, The Dubai Mall, www.thedubaiaquarium.com, 04 448 5200
Sign up for the 30-day Weight Management Programme at Yoga Ashram and lose weight through good nutrition, stress-management tips and exercise with weekly classes. The course focuses on activities that suit your body type and body analysis to cope with stress. For Dh1,425, 15-04 Jumeirah Bay X3, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, 04 360 9028, www.yogaashram.com
Experience the joie de vivre of France at Madeleine Café's après-midi, where you can savour freshly made tea and up to six flavours of madeleines. From 2pm to 5pm Dh120 for two people, unlimited tea or coffee and madeleines, Ground Level, Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall, 04 438 4335, www.madeleinecafe.com
Celebrate International Friendship Day at Jazz@PizzaExpress with your best friend and enjoy a complimentary dessert to share when you dine in at the restaurant. At Cluster A, lake level, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, for reservations, call 04 441 6342 or visit www.pizzaexpressuae.com
