An eco-boat touring the Eastern Mangroves. Courtesy Belevari Marine
An eco-boat touring the Eastern Mangroves. Courtesy Belevari Marine
An eco-boat touring the Eastern Mangroves. Courtesy Belevari Marine
An eco-boat touring the Eastern Mangroves. Courtesy Belevari Marine

Five things to do today: take a cruise in an eco-boat; join a BuggEFit class with your baby in tow


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a cruise in an eco-boat and see Abu Dhabi's Eastern Mangroves Nature Reserve. The Eco Electric Donuts seat up to six and are easy to drive, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxing experience taking in the scenery. From Dh200 for an hour until October 23; after that date, Dh200 for 30 minutes, book at 02 643 1494, info@belevari.com

a BuggEFit class and get back in shape with your baby in tow. This exercise plan lets mums use their baby's buggy as an exercise tool. Whether the little one is napping, kicking their legs, or enjoying a teething ring, the buggy will act as resistance for mum. Classes start today, 9am, Dh60 per class or Dh300 for six sessions, Barsha Park, Dubai, 050 659 4376, www.purefitnessuae.com

the Adult Contemporary Dance class, which incorporates the strong and controlled legwork of ballet and the improvisation and core strength emphasised in modern dance. From 8pm to 9pm, Dh60, Bodytree Studio, near the corner of 11th and 26th streets, Abu Dhabi, www.bodytreestudio.com, 02 443 4448

to learn ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement. Open for all abilities, from beginners to masters, this course follows the official curriculum of Ohara School of Ikebana, Japan. Starts on Tuesday, 5pm to 8pm, and runs every Tuesday, The Archive, Safa Park, Dubai, ikebaname@gmail.com

your little ones to Boogie Babies at The Change Initiative, where babies will have fun dancing and playing movement games designed to accelerate the development of their language skills and coordination. From 10am to 11am, Dh60 per 30-minute session, The Change Initiative, near Ibis Hotel, Al Barsha 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, registration required on 050 884 1966, www.thechangeinitiative.com

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