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Let the brunch begin
Dieting this month, and think you deserve the ultimate cheat meal at the end of it? The Big Bad Brunch has you covered. Set to take place on January 25, this four-and-a-half-hour brunch has Century Village teaming up with Jumeirah Creekside Hotel and Irish Village to serve you 25 cuisines from around the world. Bustling food stations, live music and street performances across three venues ensure you start your year on a fabulous note. The restaurant food fiesta costs Dh375 (with house beverages), Dh225 (with soft drinks) and Dh105 (for kids aged 4-11). For bookings, call 04-2395000.
Laugh out loud
Kim's Singapore Seafood is offering more than just delicious food and drinks - stop by any Wednesday after 8.30pm and enjoy the entertainment from local comedians showcasing their best acts. Bring your friends, grab a welcome drink and get ready to laugh out loud with talents such as Arzoo Does Comedy, Imah Comedy, Mango Manju, Momos Laughs and more. For details, call 04-5260481.
Art for our sake
Everyone knows you can get just about anything in The Dubai Mall - and now it's ready to up its game with the ART+ Series, a platform that aims to showcase exceptional forms of art. With museum-worthy exhibits displayed throughout the year, there's going to be even more for visitors to see and admire in their favourite mall. Until mid-January, Urban Nude is showcasing its Collaboration Shoes - a collection of iconic shoes made in association with forward-thinking artists. Lady Gaga's 12-inch platform FAME Shoes happens to be there - so be sure to check them out.
Ready for a month-long book fest?
A partnership between Indian book publisher DC Books and Al Hamra has resulted in a month-long festival of literature taking place in Manar Mall, Ras Al Khaimah, over the month of January. Besides special discounts, genres will be available in several languages and there will also be a new range of books on UAE's history and heritage. Finally, a special pop-up store will give visitors the chance to browse through titles at their leisure. Available from 10am-10pm until Feb 2, this is just another great reason to stop by the mall.