Visit the newly opened Caboodle Pamper and Play at The Galleria, a play centre for children ages six months to 12 years. In addition to the play area, children's salon and drop-and-shop package, Caboodle features a dedicated big-kids room, party rooms, workshops, a quiet room and a cafe that serves healthy food. From 10am to 10pm, various prices, second level, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 616 6999, www.thegalleria.ae
Enjoy light fare as part of the summer-dining special for four people at Iris Dubai. The signature dishes can be enjoyed within the cosy yet cool indoor space and options include four starters, four main courses and two desserts. From 8pm, Dh150 per person, 27th floor, The Oberoi, Dubai, reservations 056 951 1442, reservations@irisdubai.com
Hear a talk by Super Granny, also known as Andalene Salvesen, on diet, routine and discipline for babies and toddlers, with a focus on bottles, sleep training, eating issues and tantrums. From 9am to 11am, Dh100, Blossom Nursery, Street 10a, Villa 37, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai, 04 348 6275, www.munchkins.me
Register your children, ages 9 to 15, for the Building Youth Owned Business Summer Camp, where they will learn how turn their passions into a business. Topics covered include thinking methods, business model canvas, presentation and leadership skills and financial literacy. June 28 to July 2, 1pm to 4pm, Dh1,750, Impact Hub, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, register at 056 754 9201 or sallyann@growingleadersfoundation.com
Sign upto take part in The Color Run Dubai, which is billed as "The Happiest 5K on the Planet", and be prepared to be covered in fluorescent coloured powder and glitter at each kilometre checkpoint – all in the name of fun and fitness. November 21, Dh140, Dubai Autodrome, Emirates Road, Dubai, www.thecolorrun.ae
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