Five things to do today: Get in shape with BuggEFit and attend the opening of the exhibition Soshana Forever

get in shape with BuggEFit, an exercise class for mums that uses the pram as an exercise tool. While your little one enjoys a nap, the buggy will act as resistance during your workout. Make new friends and gain support from other mums. BuggEFit classes will be held at various locations, including parks, around Dubai every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Dh50 per class or Dh450 for 10 sessions, www.purefitnessuae.com, 050 659 4376

see the opening of Soshana Forever by the Austrian artist Soshana, whose works from the past 60 years reflect her extensive travels, strong beliefs and the story of the struggles and joys in her life. Opens November 7, then runs until November 30, 10am-11pm, daily, Art Couture, Al Badia Golf Course by InterContinental, Dubai, 04 601 0101, www.artcoutureuae.com

relax at the new Purobeach Urban Oasis. Enjoy poolside loungers, an elevated, metropolitan-style pool deck, a five-thousand-square-metre pool, a selection of fresh smoothies and cocktails and an a la carte menu inspired by the Mediterranean, private cabanas and day beds complete with personalised service, all while listening to the sounds of a DJ. From 8am to 2am, sixth floor, Conrad Dubai, reservations at 04 444 7111

subscribe to GlamBox, which offers a range of beauty products every month, and take advantage of its November offer. This month, in addition to your first monthly box you’ll get a second box of GlamBox’s favourites absolutely free. When you check out online, enter the voucher code EXTRABOX to get your second box. www.glambox.me

get your tickets now for The CNCF Gala Dinner. This event will kick off the Dubai Rugby 7s weekend and will feature some of the biggest names in rugby. Dress code is black-tie glamour with a Blues Brothers twist. November 28, from 7pm, Dh7,500 for tables of 10 include a three-course dinner, Grand Hyatt, Dubai, www.urbanevents.ae, 04 445 6842

* Compiled by Ellen Fortini

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Padmaavat

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Starring: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Jim Sarbh

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COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Xpanceo

Started: 2018

Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov

Based: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality

Funding: $40 million

Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)

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How to wear a kandura

Dos

Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts

Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying

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Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)

Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi

Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi

Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai

Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi

Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia