TRY the nine new dishes at the pan-Asian noodle restaurant Wagamama, including prawn itame and rice chicken donburi (pictured from left). Delicious accompaniments for the main dishes include wok-fried greens and lollipop prawn Kushiyaki, and for a burst of summer refreshment, try the raspberry rush juice. Al Fattan Towers at Jumeirah Beach Residence, 04 399 5900; The Greens Community Centre, 04 361 5757; Crowne Plaza on Sheikh Zayed Road, 04 305 6060, Dubai, www.wagamama.ae
SEE the exhibition Art Souq, which features affordable art in a variety of media, forms and styles, including sculptures, photorealistic oil paintings, photography, mixed-media and healing art by Wilma Burton (Peacock, pictured). From 10am to 10pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Bateen Area, Street 4, Villa 4/2, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 1229, www.etihadmodernart.com
SIGN up the kids ages 2-16 for the autumn season at James & Alex Dance Studios where they can learn ballet, breakdancing, contemporary dance, hip-hop, musical theatre and salsa. Starts on September 13 for 14 weeks, from Dh700, with a free trial week from September 6 to 11, Dubai Media City, www.jamesandalex.com, 04 447 0773
BOOK now to treat yourself to The Cure's beautifying packages, which combine some favourite treatments. At the Green Community branch, buy a full-body massage and get a free mani-pedi. At the Dubai Media City branch, buy a full-length Nimue facial and get a free mani-pedi. The Cure Dubai Media City, 04 391 6485; The Cure Green Community 04 883 0818, www.thecure.ae
SIGN up for the Meditation & Mindfulness Workshop. Learn to establish a personal practice and access the many benefits of living a calm, balanced, peaceful life. On September 20, 9.30am to 5pm, Dh1,850, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Eastern Ring Road, Abu Dhabi, stuart@stuartbold.com
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