Five things to do: try the new menu at Leopold’s or go and see British comedian Al Murray

Try the array of seasonal items on the August Specials menu at Leopold’s of London, sign up your kids now for Hayley’s Comet Theatre Company new term, register children and teenagers for the Legacy Masks workshop or Get tickets now to see Al Murray.

French Toast at Leopolds of London. Courtesy Leopolds of London

Try the array of seasonal items on the August Specials menu at Leopold's of London. Each dish is crafted from fresh ingredients from sweet to savoury, including brioche French toast (pictured) with ginger poached pear, broccoli and zucchini soup with parmesan, pan-seared lamb loin and mango brûlée tart. 7am-midnight, The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, 04 430 6841; The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 665 5214; Nation Towers Galleria, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, 02 665 4776; Boutik Mall, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 677 0071, www.leopoldsoflondon.com

Sign up your kids now for Hayley's Comet Theatre Company new term, where children aged 6-18 can join professionally-led workshops, vocal training, acting lessons and dance classes. Starts September 6 and runs for the full school term from Dh980 for one-hour classes, from Dh1,680 for two-hour classes. James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, register at 055 104 0538, [e-mail]

let the kids show their creativity at the Lego City Building Event at the Lego Brick pop-up store at BoxPark as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Children up to age 16 will receive guidance as they are encouraged to build models with Lego bricks. noon-10pm, free, BoxPark, Al Wasl Road, Dubai, www.facebook.com/BoxParkDubai

Register children and teenagers for the Legacy Masks workshop inspired by the Andrea Della Robbia bust of Saint Peter Martyr in the exhibition Louvre Abu Dhabi Stories: Immortal Figures. Tomorrow, 1-3pm, Dh50, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 657 5800, [e-mail]

Get tickets now to see Al Murray, the British comedian best known for his comic creation The Pub Landlord, who returns to Dubai for a live stand-up show, "One Man, One Guvnor". October 2, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 8pm, from Dh300, Dubai World Trade Centre, www.platinumlist.net