Fly a kite at Saadiyat

Operation Smile UAE’s second annual Operation Fly A Kite will see families spend the day at Saadiyat Public Beach – and raise funds for a good cause at the same time.

The international charity provides free surgeries to children around the world with facial deformities such as cleft lips or palates and the event will raise funds for medical missions planned in 2017, including a trip to Jordan in March.

There will also be zumba and karate classes for kids from My First Gym, a yoga session from Inner Seed, environment talks, a sand sculpting competition, raffle draws and more. Fees are inclusive of beach entry, kites packs and bottle of water. December 16

Saadiyat Public Beach, Abu Dhabi, 8am to 5.30pm, Dhs50 to Dhs300. Tel: (02) 6584790. Taxi: Saadiyat Public Beach. facebook.com/operationsmileuae