The Playhouse Brunch at Swissôtel Al Ghurair
This new family-friendly brunch takes place every Friday from 12.30pm to 4pm at the hotels Liwan restaurant. Little brunchers are given a special welcome wristband and stamp in their “kids’ passport” and can then hang out in the Little Exporer’s area. Pre-packed lunch boxes are delivered to their table filled with kid-friendly eats., while activities include gardening, cooking and painting.
From Dhs160 per person, Dhs80 (kids aged six to 12), free (kids under five). Fri 12.30pm-4pm.Liwan, Al Ghurair Hotel, Deira (04 293 3270).
Shop online
Tied up with String is a brand-new online retailer, similar to the UK’s Not on the High Street, where you can shop all of the UAE’s favourite local and homegrown brands in one place with a collection that include over 1,000 products all sourced from small local businesses
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Studio One Hotel
The new La Tavolata Brunch, which is Fridays 1pm-4pm, costs from Dhs269, with kids under 12 eating absolutely free. There are pizza-making classes for the kids and all-day pool access.
From Dhs269 (house beverages), free (kids under 12). Fri 1pm-4pm. Studio One Hotel, (800 788346).
Studio One Hotel
Families can check into the hotel for the night and enjoy private access to the cinema and the gaming room for Dhs150. Also included are soft drinks, popcorn, snacks and 20 percent discount in LARTE.
Dhs150 per person. Studio One Hotel, Dubai Studio City, Dubai, (800 788346).
Fun for little ones
BOUNCE Dubai has launched a special rate aimed specifically at the littlest members of the family. The Playdates Sessions allow kids five and under to jump to their hearts content for up to three hours during the week at both of the Dubai BOUNCE locations for Dhs99.
Dhs99 (one child five and under, plus one adult). 9am-noon Sun-Thu. Al Quoz and Dubai Festival City Mall, www.bounce.ae/playdates (04 321 1400).
Om Moms Club Yoga
Are you looking to get your zen on? A brand-new yoga studio has opened for mums and mums-to-be in Dubai. The newly-launched Om Moms Club, which has been designed specifically for pregnant women and mums with young babies, is located in JLT.Classes start from Dhs100 and are currently based in the Nook Coworking Space’s studio in One JLT, with new venues set to open soon. Classes include both pre and postnatal yoga, plus mum and baby sessions. Namaste.
Dhs100. Studio at Nook Coworking Space, One JLT, Dubai, www.theommomsclub.com.
Palm Bay
Caribbean-inspired restaurant, Palm Bay, has a new brunch that the whole tribe can enjoy – and it even includes free access to the beach. The Pirate Bay brunch runs every Friday from 2pm-5pm. It costs from Dhs295 per adult and is absolutely free for kids under 12. Kids can enjoy a treasure hunt, cooking classes and painting sessions.
From Dhs295, free (kids under 12). Fri 2pm-5pm. Palm Bay, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, (058 594 1834).
