Five things to do today: enjoy the Dubai Summer Surprises festival

Enjoy the Dubai Summer Surprises Festival, take the children to Modhesh World, book a massage at ShuiQi Spa & Fitness , sign up your children for the Ballet Summer Camp and register to learn French with the Alliance Française Dubai during the September session.

The International Acrobats team performs during the Dubai Summer Surprises at the Mall of Emirates in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

Enjoy world-class entertainment, great shopping deals, cultural events, performances and fun for the whole family during the annual Dubai Summer Surprises festival, which is on at various malls and shopping centres in Dubai. Visit www.summerisdubai.com

Take the children to Modhesh World, where they can enjoy activities including laser tag, tea with Hello Kitty, ice skating, pizza-making and more. From 10am to 10pm, from Dh15, Dubai World Trade Centre, www.modheshworld.com

Book any two 60-minute massage treatments at ShuiQi Spa & Fitness as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises Spa Packages promotion and enjoy a third 60-minute treatment for free along with complimentary access to the pool and beach. From 10am to 10pm, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 426 2000, www.atlantisthepalm.com/spa

Sign up your children ages 3-7 for the Ballet Summer Camp, where they will learn techniques and fundamentals, including how to create a set on stage and design ballet costumes. Runs until August 28, from 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh500 per week, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, 04 447 0773, [e-mail]

Register now to learn French with the Alliance Française Dubai during the September session. Native French-speaking teachers will guide participants through courses at a variety of levels for adults, teenagers and children. September 5 to October 27, Oud Metha and Ductac at Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, www.afdubai.org

* Compiled by Ellen Fortini