SAMPLE Louisiana’s signature dish, gumbo prawns, at the Cravin’ Cajun restaurant in Dubai, where you can also find delicacies such as chicken gumbo and jambalaya and desserts such as Bourbon Street pecan pie and beignets. In true New Orleans style, a jazz trio, led by Ptah Brown, will brighten up the evening. From 7pm to 11.30pm, Novotel Dubai Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, 04 304 9000
SEE street art by the French artist Waroox, who presents his European-style graffiti, which he enriches with influences from Australian tribal Aboriginal art. Artissima Art, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, 04 380 6479, www.streetartdubai.ae
GET fit in 2014 with other mums at Pure Core from Pure Fitness in Dubai. A strong core leads to better balance and stability. Dh420 for a six-week course, access to a private Facebook group and three-minute daily homework exercises. Visit www.purefitnessuae.com
TAKE PART in casting workshops for Resuscitation Theatre’s forthcoming shows. Trojan Women, to be performed in April, will feature actors who are also strong movers. Woyzeck, performed in June, needs actors who can perform in Arabic and English. January 11 to 12, free but registration is essential, 2-5pm on Saturday; 7 to 10pm on Sunday, Emirates Writers Union Abu Dhabi auditorium, Airport Road, between 15th and 17th streets, 056 926 5728, resuscitationtheatre@gmail.com
GLAM UP at Marquee Hair Salon, which is inspired by 1950s Hollywood glamour and offers creative makeovers, a colour shine bath, a braid bar and a 20-minute Glam-to-Go styling service. From 10am to 10pm, Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Abu Dhabi, 02 449 4044, www.marquee.ae
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