Register your children for the inaugural Students' Karting Cup, organised by Prodrive Sports Services. The event will take place over four weekends in January and February and will feature two competition categories: ages 12-15 and 16-19. The programme will introduce the students to karting and motorsport discipline, as well as the fundamentals of racing. January 15-February 26, Dh1,150 per driver, Al Ain Raceway, Al Ain, www.facebook.com/skcae
Get tickets now to see a performance by four Emirati singers – Fayez Al Saeed, Ruwaida Al Mahroqi, Shamma Hamdan and Habib Alyasi – as part of the New Year Celebrations presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority. December 31, 7pm, from Dh75, Al Ain Municipality Theatre, Al Ain, www.platinumlist.net
Start the year off on the right foot and register now to take part in ADCB Zayed Sports City 5K and 10K, a community event that will raise money for charities. January 8, 7.30am, Dh180 for adults; Dh120 for children, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, register by January 3 at www.premieronline.com
Visit the new Zaman Awal extension of the reopened Al Boom Tourist Village, which revisits the heritage of Dubai. The refurbished Emirati restaurant, also called Zaman Awal, serves traditional and fusion dishes. Visitors can see artefacts in the Al Aref boat, and the new Freej Village features characters from the cartoon. Open 9am to midnight, Umm Hurair 2, near Wonderland Amusement Park, Dubai, www.alboomtouristvillage.ae, 04 324 3000
Find an array of family-friendly activities on offer at The Ranches Souk. The festive playhouse includes a jolly snowman mascot, festive shows in the lounge play area, an activity zone for arts and crafts, plus balloon art and face-painting. From 2pm to 10pm, The Ranches Souk at Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai, 04 436 1031, www.facebook.com/TheRanchesSouk
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