Try the earthy, fresh and nourishing ingredients in Jones the Grocer's raw and vegan chef's special menu. It includes a vegan take on shepherd's pie, filled with vegetables and pulses, topped with roasted sweet potatoes and swede mash; cauliflower soup with roasted chick peas (pictured); and a vegan blackberry and blueberry tart with a pistachio, walnut and date crust. Available at Jones the Grocers locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, www.facebook.com/jonesUAE
Take advantage of the water activities available at St Regis Abu Dhabi Nation Riviera Beach Club, in partnership with the Emirates Diving Centre. Options include motorised fly-fishing, flyboarding as well as waterskiing and wakeboarding. Seasoned and amateur divers can enjoy professional instruction in a variety of diving disciplines. Group trips and private boat tours can be booked for diving, snorkelling and fishing around the islands and mangroves. Various prices, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, 02 694 4781, www.nationrivierabeachclub.com
Plan to take part in the UAE's first Stuttering Awareness Day. Stutter UAE, a regional support group for those with the speech impediment, will host discussions by stutterers and speech pathologists. Thursday, October 22, 6.30pm to 9pm, The Space, twofour54, Park Rotana, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, register at www.stutteruae.eventbrite.com
Register to attend the RSA Conference Abu Dhabi 2015, consisting of 50 sessions on security topics and industries, including critical infrastructure, cybercrime and threats. The conference will also showcase the UAE's commitment to promoting awareness of information security across the region. November 4-5, various prices, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, www.rsaconference.com
your kids, ages 8 to 16, to take part in a voice-over masterclass, where they will learn from singer and actress Siri Steinmo, who has done voice-over work for video games and audio books. Friday, October 23, 9am to 11am, from Dh225 for registered Hayleys Comet students; Dh250 for non-students, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City,listings@thenational.ae