The buzz around town

The Big Fat Indian Wedding

Popped the big question? Thought the worst was out of the way? Wait till you get to planning for the big day. Weddings in India are usually a huge affair — and The Hindu Bridal Mantra’s second international wedding couture event in Dubai, hosted by India’s leading English daily, is bound to have some answers.

It’s the best of Indian labels from the wedding fashion industry coming together at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC this week, starting Feb 26. Dedicated to the richness of the Indian wedding, the show will feature collections from silk and jewellery giants as well as renowned names from the Indian fashion industry.

Brides-to-be, don’t forget to check out the two-day expo the follows (Feb 28-Mar 1; 10am-8pm). Whether you’re looking for an intricately-crafted lehenga for the mehendi or a silk sari of the resplendent variety, you’re bound to find it all here! Visit www.bridalmantra.com for more info.

STUDYING YOUR OPTIONS

If you’re looking for direction in your child’s academic future, mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb 22. The annual ExpatWoman Education Fair is a free event for those looking to explore education opportunities available to them in the UAE and beyond. Starting from 10am till 4pm in the Dubai International Marine Club, Dubai Marina, the all-day event has also accounted for the kids with entertainment available in the form of face painting and a bouncy castle. For more information, visit www.expatwoman.com/dubai.

FUN FOR EVERYONE

Join Tribe Watson this Saturday, Feb 22, at Zabeel Park, from 12pm to 6pm, for the seventh edition of Reaching You’s “Party in the Park” — a fun day dedicated to allowing special needs and mainstream children to interact. Activities include DJ’s, obstacle courses, climbing walls, Dubai Drums, art work, puppet shows, theatrical shows, games and face & henna painting.

Celebrity chef Silvena Rowe will help promote local produce this weekend

HOW TO DO HOMEGROWN

Go ‘local’ at the first Dubai Food Carnival — a two-day food, beverage and entertainment extravaganza debuting at Dubai Festival City from Feb 21-22 — where chefs from around the world will be raising awareness about the high quality of produce available in the UAE.

Tickets are Dh60 per head. Children under 12 can enter for free. Open from 10am to 11pm.

Visit www.dubaifoodfestival.com for more info.