VISIT the newly opened Joe’s Cafe at Jumeirah Beach Residence, which features breakfasts such as eggs Benedict (pictured) and a Hawaiian omelette sandwich, plus signature specials including summer carpaccio, risotto special chicken and Joe’s club sandwich with French fries. From 6am until midnight, The Beach Mall, JBR, Dubai, reservations at 04 430 7086
TAKE the kids to Fun City for some indoor entertainment and activities while the weather outside is still blazing hot. The Fun N' Learn zone focuses on mental and physical development for children up to the age of 4. The Play Zone for ages 4-12 includes a soft-play structure and kiddie rides for ages 3-6 will keep the young ones entertained. Fun Day Mondays let visitors enjoy each kiddie ride, big-kid ride and video game for just Dh1. At shopping malls and venues across the UAE. Visit www.funcity.ae
SIGN up your children now for the Kids Yoga Package, a 14-week programme that combines yoga with play. September until December, Mondays from 4pm to 4.30pm for ages 3-5; Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 5pm for ages 6-11, Dh840 for the 14-week programme, Dh70 for the walk-in rate, The Room, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, www.letsgoyogame.com
ENJOY the 32 Days of Summer at Yesterday Pub and Restaurant, where you will find an indoor beach party complete with pool tables, loungers, umbrellas and beach balls, plus seafood soup, seafood pizza and grilled jumbo prawns. From noon until 4pm; and 6pm to 3am, Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai, Al Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai, 04 354 3333, www.fourpointdowntowndubai.com
INDULGE in sweets at the Strawberry Festival at Godiva Chocolate Cafe. Enjoy a combination of the freshest berries with Godiva's rich Belgian chocolate in a variety of themed creations. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 0717, www.thegalleria.ae
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