The Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah’s Mezzerie.
The Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah’s Mezzerie.

Five things to do today: enjoy the sumptuous iftar at Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah’s Mezzerie



Discover a sumptuous and extensive iftar at Mezzerie, Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah's signature international restaurant. With live cooking stations, Middle Eastern dishes and international delicacies, there is something for everyone at this venue. From sunset to 8.30pm, from Dh185 per person, reservations at 04 818 2222, www.waldorfastoria.com/dubai

Visit the Liwa Date Festival. At this 10th annual event, farmers will present varieties of dates for judging, along with competitions for best mangoes and best lemons. From 8pm until 1am, Liwa, Al Gharbia, Western Region of Abu Dhabi, www.liwadatefestival.ae

Enjoy a 25 per cent online discount on football, cricket and volleyball between 8am and 8pm during Ramadan at Dubai Sports World. This offer covers football pitches, a volleyball court and a cricket wicket. Dubai World Trade Centre, register at www.dubaisportsworld.ae and use the promotion code RD25

Sign up to attend the play-reading sessions with Resuscitation Theatre and explore new plays by the award-winning Emirati playwright Saleh Karama. Wednesdays until August 13, 8pm to 10pm, Dh50 per session, Emirates National Theatre, off 15th Street between 2nd and 4th streets, Abu Dhabi, registration essential at www.resuscitationtheatre.com

Register your children ages 6 to 11 for the Kids Art Camp, where they can take part in a range of art and craft activities with the theme of healthy eating. The kids will learn about cooking in a sustainable way and the benefits of a good diet and yoga. From 10am to 1.30pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh900 per week, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org

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Essentials

The flights
Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Seattle from Dh6,755 return in economy and Dh24,775 in business class.
The cruise
UnCruise Adventures offers a variety of small-ship cruises in Alaska and around the world. A 14-day Alaska’s Inside Passage and San Juans Cruise from Seattle to Juneau or reverse costs from $4,695 (Dh17,246), including accommodation, food and most activities. Trips in 2019 start in April and run until September.