Things to do on January 7:
Have an Orthodox Christmas: The Shangri-La hotel is putting on a brunch, in their restaurant, Sofra BLD, to celebrate the orthodox Christmas today. There will be a traditional array of international flavours to enjoy. Shangri-la Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, (02 509 8888).
Make jewellery: Every Tuesday morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm go to L’Atelier des Arts and try their jewellery-making class. They will teach you how to create beautiful necklaces, bracelets, beads and baubles. And bonus, you’ll go home with a beautiful new accessory–made by you!
L’Atelier des Arts (02 639 7104).
Tour the circuit: Take a tour of one of the most technologically impressive motorsports circuits in the world. Your two-hour tour will teach you and your family everything there is to know about running this state-of-the-art facility.
Adults Dhs 120, children Dhs60, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island (02 659 9800).
