Visit the newly opened Godiva chocolatier at Souq Qaryat Al Beri. It features a chocolate cafe and store and serves Belgian-made chocolate cakes, pastries, hot and cold chocolate drinks, chocolate-dipped strawberries and soft-serve ice cream. A loose sweets counter features pralines, ganaches, caramels, marzipans and truffles. Open from 9am to midnight, Souq Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, 02 552 1213, www.godiva.com
Sign up your children ages 3 to 7 for the Kids Ballet Summer Camp, where they can learn techniques and fundamentals, including stage and costume design and performances. From June 28 until August 27, 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh500 per week, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, Dubai, 04 447 0773, info@jamesandalex.com
Register the kids to take part in a workshop of mask-making inspired by animals, where they can think about art in a three-dimensional manner by decorating masks and learning about biodiversity. Wednesday, June 17, 11am, Dh30, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, register at 06 556 6555, rsvp@maraya.ae
Enjoy a visit to the private beach and pool at The Ajman Palace hotel for a day of sun, sand and sea. There are many shaded areas and a smaller pool for children. From 9am to 6pm, Dh90 for adults, 50 per cent discount for children ages 6-12; free for children under the age of 6, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman, 06 701 8888, www.facebook.com/TheAjmanPalace
Indulge in the Babor Reversive facial at The Loft Fifth Avenue, which includes a deep cleansing, lip care, massage, eye care and treatment mask, resulting in a glowing, radiant complexion. Open 10am to 10pm, Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 565 0060; Wasl Vita Mall, Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 343 9669; The Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 434 0856; Bay Square, Business Bay, Dubai, www.theloft5thavenue.com
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