Enjoy a variety of activities celebrating "real" food and organic produce at Lafayette Gourmet Food Fest 2015. There will be regional and international chefs and bloggers showcasing cuisines and culinary offerings from around the world. Until Saturday, Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 339 9933, www.galerieslafayette-dubai.com.
Book and enjoy Nine7One's newest gastronomic addition, the Street Art Brunch. Guests can take their pick of bite-sized dishes from grill stations, a boulangerie, fromagerie and molecular desserts. Every Friday, Dh299, Nine7One, The Oberoi, Dubai, call for timings 04 444 1407 or RSVP to restaurants.dubai@oberoihotels.com.
Enrol in Capital-Dubai's design programme. The internationally accredited British programme offers fashion design, interior design and jewellery design courses. Class scheduling is also flexible. Admissions are ongoing. To sign up, visit www.capital.ac.ae.
Make plans to kick off the Rugby World Cup 2015 at Nezesaussi Grill in the company of sports presenter and former Australian rugby star Matt Burke. Tomorrow, 6pm to 8pm, minimum spend Dh150 for Matt Burke event, Nezesaussi Grill (entrance through Souk Al Manzil), Manzil Downtown Dubai, for reservations, call 04 428 5888 or email dine@vida-hotels.com.
Take part in Dubai Gladiators Challenge, which promotes fun rather than competitiveness through indoor sports activities. You can try the challenges for fun, cheer others and enjoy free activities and entertainment. Until Saturday, free entry, registration for challenges Dh250, individual challenges Dh50 each, Dubai Sports City, www.dubai-gladiators.com.
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