Take advantage of the exclusive deals and offers available for UAE residents at Yas Waterworld. Enjoy a 25 per cent off on each gate entry as part of the 100 Family Days celebrations – you must present a valid Emirates ID. The Resident Offer provides unlimited access to the park’s 45 rides, slides and attractions, plus a plush souvenir towel.

From Dh 175, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yaswaterworld.com

Register now to learn from chef Kat Osbourn the art of preparing party canapés to impress your guests. Crab tartlets, chicken skewers, poppadum with spiced prawns, lamb kofta, Parmesan and chive scones, bruschetta, and blinis with smoked salmon are all on the menu.

December 8, 9.45am to 12.15pm, Dh295, Jones the Grocer, Al Manara, Dubai, book at 04 346 6886, almanara@jonesthegrocer.com

Enjoy a variety of cultural entertainment activities at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, plus camel races, horse parades, falconry competition, folklore shows and a traditional souq.

Al Wathba City, Abu Dhabi, www.visitabudhabi.ae

Attend The Black Party at The Act Dubai. Parade down a red carpet and enjoy a night filled with chic and fancy surprises, plus dine on fine Peruvian dishes crafted by the chef and his team. Dress code is glamorous, in black.

Tonight, from 9pm for dinner, Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, book at 04 355 1116, reservations@www.theactdubai.com

Book a massage at ESPA at Yas Viceroy. Beginning December 1, take advantage of a two-hour Detox Massage (from Dh580) and the New Resolution Ultimate Package (from Dh1,650) to keep you fresh and glowing throughout the holiday season.

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, book at 02 656 0862, espa.spa@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com