FOUR THINGS WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT

1. TOON TIME

Animate Dubai, the GCC’s first animation festival, comes to d3. Expect animated films and talks from cartoon pioneers.

December 3 to 5 Dubai Design District, Dubai. Tel: (04) 4333000. animatedubai.com

2. POSH CANDY

A cross between a mad scientist’s lab and a designer store, Papabubble lets you customise your candy.

Mercato Mall, Jumeirah, Sun to Wed 10am to midnight, Thur to Sat 10am to 1am. Tel: (04) 3436989. Taxi: Mercato Mall. papabubble.com

3. NEW EATS

Darren Velvick has opened The Croft, with a menu of nostalgic British dishes. You’re gonna love the fish and chips.

Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Marina, daily 6pm to 11pm. Tel: (04) 3194794. Metro: Damac. thecroftdubai.com

4. MOVIE MONDAYS

Dhs50 gets you a ticket to see Back To The Future, a drink and a bag of popcorn at Tribeca on September 7. Then it’s Rocky IV on September 14.

Tribeca Kitchen And Lounge, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR, 8pm. Tel: (05) 3456067. Metro: JLT. tribeca.ae