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Go Green at Tania’s Teahouse

Until Wednesday, July 31

Try the new bubble tea at Tania's Teahouse with tapioca pearls or popping bobas, in vegan and vegetarian varieties. They come in flavours such as Tuscany Pear, Taro Cheesecake and Apple of My Eye. Plus, Tania has decided to create an indoor green sanctuary and everyone who brings in a plant will be given a free tea or coffee. The more Instagram-worthy, the better, as a meal for four will be given to whomever brings in the most exotic plant.

8am to 10pm, Sundays to Thursdays; 9am to 10pm, Fridays and Saturdays, from Dh26 for iced bubble tea; from Dh28 for milk bubble tea, Tania’s Teahouse, Villa 779A, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, 04 324 0021, www.taniasteahouse.com

International Yoga Day at Anantara Eastern Mangroves

Sunday, June 23

Enjoy a 90-minute mindful yoga session in celebration of International Yoga Day at Anantara Eastern Mangroves. Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit as you explore facets of the practice including chakra balancing, sound-healing, breathing exercises and meditation. The session concludes with nutritious smoothies.

6.30pm to 8.30pm, from Dh150, Anantara Eastern Mangroves, ballroom, Abu Dhabi, 02 656 1146, [e-mail]

The Phantom of the Opera ticket offer

Wednesday, October 16 to Wednesday, November 6

Book tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera at Dubai Opera. The limited-run performance features Jonathan Roxmouth as the titular character. Expect state-of-the-art lighting and special effects along with world-class scenery, costumes and choreography in this production of the classic musical. Songs include Think of Me, The Phantom of the Opera and Music of the Night.

8pm daily, plus 2pm on Fridays and Saturdays (no show on Sundays), from Dh250, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com

Modhesh World

Friday, June 21 to Saturday, August 17

Modhesh World returns as part of Dubai Summer Surprises and features family-friendly activities across themed zones. Enjoy bungee trampolining and an ice rink at the Wheels Zone; interactive gaming at the Arcadium Zone; a carousel, teacups and bumper cars for young children in the Little Adventure Zone; and a market-style Showtime Zone with retail kiosks, food trucks and an entertainment stage.

Noon to 10pm, Sundays to Wednesdays; 11am to 11pm, Thursdays to Saturdays, free, Halls 3-7, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.modheshworld.com

The 1975 in concert

Wednesday, August 14

Book tickets to see a performance by the British band The 1975, who are bringing their world tour to Coca-Cola Arena. The four-piece group from Manchester are known for their hit songs Chocolate, The Sound and Somebody Else.

7pm, from Dh200, Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai, www.800tickets.com

Club Mina Summer Camp

Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, August 29

Children aged six to 12 can enjoy a multi-activity summer camp at Club Mina, with a programme of events including obstacle courses, float-fit sessions, team-building challenges, arts and crafts and environmental awareness activities such as tree planting. Kids can also enjoy football, basketball, boxing, swimming, kayaking, core fitness and more.

9am to 2pm, from Dh190 per day; from Dh850 per week, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Dubai, 04 318 1315, [e-mail]

Free burgers for Dad from Couqley French Bistro and Deliveroo

Sunday, June 16 to Friday, June 21

Celebrate Dad with a buy-one-get-one-free burger offer from Couqley French Bistro through the Deliveroo app. The offer runs for six days so choose among the raclette burger, classic cheeseburger, truffle brie burger and the mini burger trio and relax at home with dad with this delivery deal.

Noon to 2am, Couqley French Bistro, JLT, available on Deliveroo Editions in Business Bay and Downtown Dubai, www.deliveroo.ae

Free dim sum for Dad at Fuchsia Urban Thai

Friday, June 21

Fuchsia Urban Thai is offering dads dining at either the Tecom or Bay Square locations a portion of authentic dim sum on the house in honour of Father’s Day. Choose among prawn, chicken, beef or vegetable dim sum, which will be prepared the way you like.

Noon to 11pm, Fuchsia Urban Thai, Fuchsia Bay Square, Business Bay, 04 425 3080; Two Towers, Barsha Heights, Dubai, 04 361 7117

Ripe Market

Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing

Visit Ripe Market to stock up on produce, shop for gifts and enjoy the community spirit at any of its several venues. Find seasonal organic produce grown locally, as well as a variety of superfoods, juices, honey, eggs and essential pantry items. Plus, there are vendors selling items such as jewellery, home decor, clothing and accessories.

10am to 10pm on Fridays, Dubai Festival City Mall; 10am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, The Springs Souk; 10am to 5pm on Saturdays, Times Square Center, Dubai, www.ripeme.com

Little Green Fingers Summer Workshops

Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, August 7

Little Green Fingers summer workshops programme is designed to teach children aged five to 11 how to upcycle, recycle and make things from natural products. The team from Six Senses Zighy Bay will lead kids on activities such as growing their own plant, soap melting and carving, yoga, Pilates, Middle Eastern culture, conservation, kite-making and more.

11am to 1pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, from Dh120 per class; from Dh200 per week; from Dh999 for the full programme, Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, galerieslafayettedubai.com

Eat the City

Sunday, June 16

Attend Eat the City at Tom & Serg as part of the Eat DXB series developed by like-minded individuals striving to enhance the food and beverage industry in Dubai. Enjoy a collaborative dinner featuring dishes by renowned and creative chefs such as Reif Othman, Greg Malouf, Liz Stevenson, Nick & Scott, Tom Arnel and Mohamed Orfali. The one-off menu represents the city’s current dining scene.

7pm to 10pm, from Dh225, Tom & Serg, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.facebook.com/eatdxb

Eat Talks

Monday, June 17

Eat Talks at Tom & Serg is part of the Eat DXB series, a local food movement that strives strengthen the growth of the food and beverage industry in Dubai through collaborations. Hear panel discussions on topics including starting a food business in Dubai, creativity and innovation in the Dubai food scene, understanding ramen and more.

7pm to 10pm, from Dh185, Tom & Serg, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.facebook.com/eatdxb

Morning Maker Summer Camps at OliOli

Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, August 29

Children in age groups four to five and six to nine will enjoy the Morning Maker Camps at OliOli, where they can take part in creative projects and learn new skills through weekly themed activities such as Fort Week, DIY Derby, Magical Monsters, Artistic Aliens and Remarkable Robots. They will also have fun playing among the eight interactive galleries.

9.30am to 1.30pm, from Dh990 per week, OliOli, 4th Street, behind Oasis Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 702 7300, www.olioli.ae

Afternoon Adventures Summer Camps at OliOli

Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, August 29

Afternoon Adventures Summer Camp at OliOli is for children in age groups four to five and six to nine. They can enjoy hands-on science experiments and Steam activities such making a DIY hovercraft; making messy art projects such as slime and bubbles; creating digital light paintings and building robots; playing games of skill; and finding clues among the eight galleries using decoder glasses and treasure maps.

1.30pm to 4.30pm, from Dh690 per week, OliOli, 4th Street, behind Oasis Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 702 7300, www.olioli.ae

Full Day Summer Camps at OliOli

Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, August 29

Children aged four to nine can take part in the full day summer camps at OliOli and enjoy all the activities of the Morning Makers and Afternoon Adventures, in age groups four to five and six to nine. Days will be filled with creative projects through weekly themed activities, hands-on science experiments, messy art creations, games of skill and playing among the eight interactive galleries.

9.30am to 4.30pm, from Dh1,390 per week, OliOli, 4th Street, behind Oasis Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 702 7300, www.olioli.ae

Al Qattara Summer Camp

Monday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 30

The Al Qattara Arts Centre Summer Camp for children aged six to 13 focuses on art, education and archaeological workshops and includes weekly trips to the cultural sites of Al Ain, including Al Ain Palace Museum, Qasr Al Muwaiji and Al Jahili Fort. Daily art classes include pottery, paper quilling, mosaics, calligraphy, decoupage, drawing and more.

9am to noon, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh315 for the full programme, Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain, 03 711 8225, [e-mail]

FitRepublik Summer Camp

Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, August 29

FitRepublik hosts a summer camp for children aged five to 14 that includes action-packed activities for different age groups. They can swim in the Olympic-sized pool; play on the inflatable floating obstacle course; get hands-on with creative arts and crafts projects like T-shirt printing and playdough modelling; compete in lip-sync battles and music jam sessions; and participate in gymnastics, rugby, martial arts and dance.

8am to 3.30pm or 8am to noon, Sundays to Thursdays, FitRepublik, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, 04 556 1800, www.fitrepublik.com/summercamp

Korean Film Festival 2019

Wednesday, June 26 to Saturday, June 29

Attend the Korean Film Festival 2019, which celebrates the Year of Tolerance with a series of movies that capture the values of the movement. The festival opens with the legal drama Innocent Witness, and the film's star, Lee Kyu-Hyung, will be in attendance to sign autographs and host a Q&A. Other films include On Your Wedding Day, Romang, A Resistance and the Emirati film Nearby Sky. All films are subtitled in English.

Various timings, from Dh21, Vox Cinema, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.k-filmfest.com

K-Pop Academy 2019

Saturday, June 29 to Thursday, August 8

Register to take part in the K-Pop Academy 2019 at the Korean Cultural Centre. Learn from professional trainers in the Korean entertainment industry including Roh, who has worked with Blackpink, Winner and Aoa. Learn the popular songs and dance moves made famous by bands like BTS and Imfact. Various class timings and days are available.

2pm to 5pm on Saturdays; or 4.30pm to 6pm on Tuesdays; or 2pm to 3.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, Korean Cultural Centre, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, uae.korean-culture.org

Creative Movement Therapy workshop

Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22

Take part in a two-day workshop on Creative Movement Therapy (CMT) that teaches participants to use their natural movement styles to explore self-care, release stress and tension, enhance coping skills, become self-aware and express more freely. The class is led by Tripura Kashyap, who encourages the use of CMT for body and mind-based development. The course is ideal for caregivers, therapists, dancers, counsellors, yoga practitioners and more.

9.30am to 6pm on June 21; 10am to 6pm on June 22, from Dh650, Enlighten Yoga Centre, Oud Metha, Dubai, [e-mail]

Mind Body Soul workshop

Saturday, June 22

Celebrate International Yoga Day at the ladies-only The Studio, with a workshop on Mind Body Soul. Join founder Mariam and other inspiring women for this wellness event that features mat Pilates, fulfilment coaching, guided meditation and energy bites session that will leave you feeling refreshed and replenished. The price includes a Studio Blends smoothie, healthy snacks and energy bites.

9am to noon, from Dh350, The Studio, Villa 42, between 6th Street and Al Bateen Street, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.thestudiouae.com

Yoga and Well-being Retreat

Friday, June 20

Covering Concepts hosts a half-day yoga and well-being retreat to commemorate International Yoga Day and promote happiness, physical and mental health and productivity. Take part in five sessions that feature techniques on how to de-stress, cope with depression and anxiety, sound energy, celebrating love and love, and an interactive talk on creating a positive workplace culture. There will be skin and hair analysis, body physiotherapy assessments and diet management sessions. The sessions conclude with a quick, rejuvenating massage by Altitude Spa.

9am to 2pm, free, Covering Concepts, Building 5, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai, www.coveringconceptsglobal.com