Around the UAE: Six things to do outdoors

Al Seef Creek Festival

Enjoy a host of cultural activities, creative children’s workshops, group workout sessions, live entertainment on stage with Jalassat Khalijia, kids live show, music buskers, and more in the historical heart of Dubai. Catch sights of a juggler, violinist, and saxophone player, and live stage shows on the weekends from 4pm to 10pm. While you’re there, be sure to visit the Breast Cancer Awareness Booth before the month is over! Until December 30, 4-10pm.

Winter Festivities at Boxpark

Every weekend until 16 November, enjoy exciting urban and free style performances as musicians, street dancers, skater performers, artists and acts dazzle you with their crafts. Watch the hypotonic, roller-skating bboy dancer and whimsical bubble guy to amp up the atmosphere every Saturday until November 15, while Sundays bring an imaginative showcase from a bubble bender and sweet melodies from a saxophone player. Timings: 5-10pm.

Picnic Season at Last Exit Al Khawaneej Walk

Enjoy bubble shows, balloon benders, a lively music corner and solo musicians dishing sweet melodies at the laidback, open-air foodie haven till November 27. Apart from an exciting games corner, little ones can get up close and personal with gentle animal friends at the petting zoo corner or a paint job by one of the face painters till November 4. Kids and adults alike can also lace up their sneakers at the Fitness Village, part of Dubai Fitness Challenge, over sweat-inducing Zumba classes and more from 5-10pm, until November 30.

Outdoor lunch at Jun’s