Visit the dinosaurs and dino-related activities at The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, where dinosaurs roam the halls and kids can enjoy dino rides, a dino movie series, arts and crafts and a dino pet corner. 5pm to 9pm, The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, www.facebook.com/WTCAD
Register for an intensive kick-boxing boot camp with the Dubai-based professional MMA fighter and former international karate gold-medallist Rafat Shawe (pictured), who is launching the programme that combines boxing, martial arts and cardio kick-boxing in a total-body workout. Participants can expect to burn up to 600 calories during a typical class. Starting October 11, 7pm on Sundays; 6.30am on Tuesdays, from Dh100 per class with packages available, Palm Park, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 050 495 4446, www.rafatshawe.com.
Break out the lederhosen and dirndls and celebrate Oktoberfest at Brauhaus. The annual festivities include Bavarian food and beverages, competitions, activities and music by the trio Winter Buam, who will perform festive songs. From 5pm, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, reservations at 02 697 9011
Sign up for Chelsea College of Arts short courses, which will be taught in Dubai by London-based industry professionals. The classes include interior design, lighting design, outdoor design, decorating your villa or apartment and colour for interiors. October 22 to November 4, various timings and prices, Vida Hotel, Downtown Dubai, search Chelsea Middle East at www.arts.ac.uk.
Celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month by tucking into a variety of meatless options, available for a limited time at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai, including a quinoa burger, southwest spiced tofu and black bean wrap, and a roasted root vegetables and kale salad, as well as nutritious juices. Noon to 2am, Hard Rock Cafe Dubai, Dubai Festival City Mall, 04 232 8900, www.hardrock.com/Dubai.
* Compiled by Ellen Fortini
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