See the 2010 French film Tout ce qui brille (All That Glitters), the story of Lila and Ely, who attempt to pass into a world of luxury that's not their own. Subtitled in English. From 8pm, free entry, Alliance Française Dubai, Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai, www.afdubai.org, 04 335 8712
Relax during your spa treatment by preceding it with The Workaholic, a 15-minute head-and-neck massage. This and other treatments to upgrade your experience are available, from Dh45 for Cool Your Pins, a cooling leg treatment. The Village, Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Golf Club and Downtown Dubai, www.sensasiaspas.com
Board a traditional dhow for the Abu Dhabi Pearl Journey to learn about pearling. Enjoy Arabian coffee and snacks, hear stories from the Emirati host and see the opening of an oyster to reveal the pearl inside – for you to take home. From Dh500 for a 90-minute tour, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Salam Street, Abu Dhabi, tours@adpearljourney.com
Register your kids, ages 8-16, for the Tashkeel Summer Camp, where they can learn creative techniques including clay modelling, Photoshop, sticker design and T-shirt design. Classes are one-offs, so can be chosen individually. Starts August 10 and runs daily until August 21, 10am to 1pm, from Dh250 per session or Dh1,200 per week, Tashkeel, near Nad Al Sheba clinic, Dubai, 04 336 3313, www.tashkeel.org
Take part in free first-aid training for parents. Kids Initiative will teach the basics to provide parents with skills that have the potential to save a child's life. From 7pm to 8.30pm, thejamjar, Al Quoz, Dubai, contact Rebecca Smith at rebecca.smith@safehandsuae.com, 055 303 1728
* Compiled by Ellen Fortini
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