MUST DOs

THINGS YOU CANNOT MISS TODAY!

Movie magic

Don’t see xXx. Please! If we all collectively decide to avoid it, they won’t make another one and we don’t have to see overgrown thumb Vin Diesel’s smug mug on a poster again. For something a little more cerebral we can recommend

The Founder starring Michael Keaton. For details, voxcinemas.com

Free yoga!

Breathe in, breathe out, flex and relax. It’s not rocket science and provides an easy way to get fit. You know we love a bit of stretching and all age groups can join this free yoga session at Kite Beach today with expert Tanya Hauskrecht. Get into the dynamic flow and rhythmic breathing from 7.15pm-8.30pm. For details, 055-4253007.

Paint power

Get out your easels and brushes, don your favourite smock and beret and learn to paint at a special art class this morning. This workshop with Kathleen Caillier is open to all levels and today’s task is to create a beautiful painting of a lavender field and discover the pointillism technique. At Alliance Française Abu Dhabi, 9am-12pm. For details, 02-612 2900.

Mini maestros

School not long enough? Want them out of the house tonight? Children aged 10-14 years can join culinary classes to learn and practice essential cooking skills at Fairmont The Palm, Dubai, from 4pm-6pm. And the best bit is, once they’re done, you’ve got someone to cook something half decent for you for free from now on. Hope they learn lasagna! For details, 04-457 3388.

America is great

This week hasn’t been the best for the United States, or the world, but you can console yourself by remembering what has always made America great. We’re choosing to do it with some fine cuisine at Catch, The Fairmont. This New York eatery does dishes including chicken & waffles and cinnamon rolled waffles. We love waffles. For details, 04-357 1755.