THINGS TO DO

Shrek the Musical; delicious picnic platters for all the family; kids' cooking classes; all about Art Dubai and more!

RAISE THE BARRE!

Are you tired of your old workout routine and looking for something a little bit different? Then perhaps consider taking some barre classes at Barre Effect. With its roots in ballet, and drawing from elements of pilates and yoga, barre incorporates both cardio and weight training.

This Dubai-based studio provides dynamic, fun and high-energy workouts within a wellbeing community that builds you up, and challenges your physical and mental strength in an enjoyable way! With handy 50-minute sessions, you might even be able to fit more than one barre class per week into your busy routine.

Location: Unit 114 Al Wasl Road, Al Safa, Dubai

To book, contact the studio at [e-mail] or call [phone].

THE SHREK-TACULAR WORLD OF 'SHREK THE MUSICAL' 

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, 'Shrek The Musical' is coming to town! It promises to delight kids with its comedic storylines, magnificent sets, hilarious characters and catchy show-tunes, brought to audiences in partnership with DU, Rove Hotels, and Dubai Calendar.

The show is the perfect experience for the young and young at heart, as guests can join Shrek, Donkey and the gang on their quest to win back Shrek's swamp, forging unexpected friendships and perhaps even finding romance along the way. The award-winning Shrek The Musical is guaranteed to be fun for all ages, and will have all audiences dancing and laughing all the way home.

Following the successful run at Ithra in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, this tour of Shrek The Musical has been enjoyed by over 10,000 people and will continue to be performed in more than 10 different cities throughout the year, making it the longest Middle Eastern tour of a Western musical!

Location: Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai

Dates: 22-26 February