Indulge in the new Autumn/Winter collection of the Fashion Afternoon Tea at Raffles. On the menu are delectable savoury and sweet dishes that take their inspiration from designer items straight off the catwalk. Choices include chocolate stilettos, rose and raspberry blushers and coconut and almond hat stands. From 2pm to 7pm, from Dh249 for two people, Raffles Salon, Dubai, reservations at 04 324 8888, dining.dubai@raffles.com.
Treat yourself to a spa day at Body Talk Wellness Centre. Revive and rejuvenate with a facial or massage treatment for 60 minutes, full-day access to the outdoor swimming pool, a complimentary beverage poolside and access to the steam and sauna rooms. From 8am to 8pm, from Dh400, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, The Walk, JBR, Dubai, book at 04 449 8850, bodytalk.jumeirahbeach@moevenpick.com.
Book a behind-the-scenes tour of Meydan stables and the Meydan Grandstand & Racecourse. The tour starts with a five-star buffet breakfast at Farriers Restaurant, then continues with a tour of the stables, the equine swimming pool, the jockeys' room, saddling paddock and parade ring. From 7.30am to 11.30am, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from Dh275 for adults; Dh150 for children ages 4 to 12, Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, 04 381 3405, www.meydanhotels.com.
Sign up your aspiring rockers, ages 10 to 18, for Rock Academy Worldwide. They will learn to play a variety of instruments, form a band and perform a live gig at the Hard Rock Cafe Dubai. October 23 to 26, from Dh1,250, English College, Dubai, www.rockacademyworldwide.com.
Plan to attend Canadian Thanksgiving, hosted by the Canadian Business Council, and enjoy a traditional menu of carved turkey and all the trimmings, plus there will be prizes and surprises. October 10, noon to 3pm, from Dh225 for CBC members, Dh250 for non-members, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, prepayment required, 02 665 6505, events@cbcabudhabi.com.
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