Book an aerial tour with Seawings during its Kids Fly Free promotion. Purchase an adult ticket for a select flight and a child below the age of 11 will accompany the adult for free. Experience Dubai or Abu Dhabi from the sky and see the contrast between old and contemporary architecture and view popular landmarks including Yas Marina, Dubai Creek, Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah. From Dh895 for the Abu Dhabi Snapshot; from Dh1,695 for the Seawings Silver Creek, Dubai; 04 807 0708, www.seawings.ae
Escape the heat and head over to the Fresh & Light show for its penultimate day. This summer exhibition showcases fresh and beautiful colours in a variety of media including paintings, sculptures, prints, mixed media and calligraphy. Artists include Adonis, Connie Noyes, Dean Williams and Kourosh Salehi. Today and tomorrow, 10am to 7.30pm, Salwa Zeidan Gallery, Space 22, The Collection, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 9656, www.salwazeidangallery.com
Reserve your spot on the London Theatre Tour with Constellation and visit some of the most famous acting venues in the world, including Shakespeare's Globe and National Theatre backstage, plus see shows, take part in drama workshops and enjoy sightseeing. Participants of the LAMDA workshop can opt to take their exam during the tour as well. November 27 to December 2, from Dh8,500 including return flights from Dubai, 04 438 5574, liz@constellation.ae
Plan to audition for next season's play performed by the theatre company Beyond the Veil, Alms for the Poor, which is written by the award-winning Emirati playwright Saleh Karama Al Ameri. Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 4pm on Saturday; 7pm to 9pm on Sunday, National Theatre, off 15th Street, Abu Dhabi, register at beyondtheveilad@gmail.com
Get out of the office for lunch and head over to Arlequin to try the weekly lunch menu. Dishes range from beef lasagne to roast beef with potato purée, depending on the day. Daily, 7am to 9pm, Dh45 per person, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 6855, www.arlequincaterers.com
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Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
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