What's hot in Dubai this weekend

Think you're so tough?
When the going gets tough. the tough sign up for the Tough Mudder race. The well-known obstacle course challenge is kicking off once more on March 1 - and tickets are now on sale. From cage crawls to pyramid schemes, quadmires and even optional 'electroshock therapy', the challenge, which will take place at Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah, is the ultimate test of stamina and character.
For more info and tickets, visit www.toughmudder.ae.
Eat your heart out
Save the dates. From February 21 to March 9, the Dubai Food Festival will return with a diverse offering of dining options. Three-course meals, exclusive epicurean journeys, authentic ethnic dishes, and all-new food concepts are just some things the city's food enthusiasts can hope to enjoy during the event. A gaming square and dedicated kids' zone will only add to all the fun. Visit www.dubaifoodfestival.com for more info.
Out of this world
Edutainment attraction KidZania has a new field of study for your kids: space exploration. The newly opened Space Centre aims to help children understand and learn about planets and stars by taking the mini astronauts on a 'space shuttle', where they will experience a simulated spacewalk and learn to create a space rover.
For more info, visit www.kidzania.ae.
walking the talk
In line with the national agenda to support people of determination, Thumbay Group (in association with Thumbay Foundation) will be hosting a walkathon on February 14, from 8.30-9am, at the Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, Gulf Medical University, Ajman. Registration begins at 7.30am. Call 050-6733799 for more info.
Spread the love
If you're getting onboard the V-Day celebration bandwagon, there's no need to break the bank in order to show someone how you feel. Value retail concept Daiso Japan is offering a wide range of novelty items to make your shopping experience a little easier. From soft toys to themed photo frames and LED light-up jars, going all-out for that special someone need not be a complicated affair.