Bite into wings at the Belgian Café

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Got the mid-week blues? Cheer up – here’s some good news. Belgian Café has rolled out an all-you-can-eat package of succulent wings in various flavours including BBQ, hot and spicy, garlic, and blue cheese. Available every Wednesday (just in time for hump day), this is sure to give you a pick me up.‌

Dhs99. Wed Feb 14, 6pm-1am. Grand Millennium Dubai (04 423 4100)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day – and win a gold coin

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There are literally hundreds of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Dubai, and we’ve got them all right here on Time Out Dubai. One venue, Kashkan by Ranveer Brar, is offering three lucky diners to win a gold coin when they order its five-course Valentine’s meal. Can we hear you say ka-ching?

Dhs345 per couple. Wed Feb 14. Dubai Festival City Mall (0551291646).

Check out DP World International League T20 2024

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The first qualifier of the DP World International League T20 2024 will take place on Tuesday February 13 at Dubai International Stadium. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are taking on the Dubai Capitals this week. Get ready to root for your favourite players.

Dhs10 (six to 16 year olds); from Dhs20 (adults). Tues Feb 13, 6.30pm. Dubai International Stadium, www.ilt20.ae/#/home

Discover a whole world of animals with the kids

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It’s half-term time, and what better way to engage the kids than by taking them for a day to The Green Planet Dubai? A day pass will give you access to the Adventure Trail play area, Nature Park, Creatures of the Night, Flooded Rainforest, The Midstory and The Canopy. You also get a guide who will talk about the living habitats of these animals. With over 3,000 plants and animals to get to know about, you’ll never be bored.

From Dhs155 (online, for a day pass). Daily, 10am-6pm. The Green Planet Dubai. City Walk. (800 7699).

Don’t miss Mott 32’s sundowner deal

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Tough day at work? Relax, unwind and forget all about it when you visit Mott32, which hosts a Sunset @‌73 offer on its open-air terrace six days a week. For Dhs350, you’ll get three mixed drinks and a very generous selection of bites and dim sum. The experience is complemented by stunning views across Bluewaters Island, JBR, Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai.

Dhs350. Sun-Fri, 4.30pm-6.30pm. Address Beach Resort Dubai (042784832).

Get in on this Hawkerboi-ROKA collab

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For an (almost) midweek pick-me-up, on Tuesday, head over to Hawkerboi for authentic street food bites and enjoy a one-off collab with one of Dubai’s top Japanese restaurants. ROKA will be taking over Hawkerboi’s bar and offering signature blends for just Dhs49 per mixed drink.‌

From Dhs49. Tues Feb 13, 7pm-11pm. Hawkerboi, The Park – Jumeirah Lake Towers, (050 427 5217).

Head to Expo City for UNTOLD 2024

Get ready to give your inner raver a free rein as the UNTOLD music festival kicks off on Thursday February 15. With its range of musicians – there’s Armin Van Buuren, Ellie Goulding, Bebe Rexha, PSY and so many more – you will be spoilt for choice. It really is time to get your dance on.‌

From Dhs300. Thurs Feb 15-Sun Feb 18, 2024. Expo City, Untold.ae

Game on at Glitch

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Enroll yourself into Glitch’s new monthly membership deal and you’ll be set for an adrenalin-pumping time. Kids will love the ninja warrior challenge at Kazu and defying gravity on Newton’s Walls, which features seven themed climbing walls. You can also check out SkySurf, Dubai’s only indoor roller glider, or experience the thrilling descent down the 10-metre Loop-de-Loop slide.‌Dhs299 (monthly). Sun-Thurs, 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-12am. Al Ghurair Centre, Deira, glitcharabia.com/home (04 205 5263).

Make a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark

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Have a day off planned this week? Spend the day zipping down waterslides, chilling in pools and basically having a really fun break. There are more than 30 rides and attractions to choose from. And now, the best part – when you book online (before Thursday February 29), as a UAE resident, you get 40 percent off on ticket spend.

From Dhs175. 10am-6.30pm, Mon-Sun. Wild Wadi Waterpark. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim 3, Wildwadi.org (04348 4444).

Laugh yourself silly at the Selfdrive Laughter Factory

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Get ready to giggle and guffaw as comic Steven Biggs takes the stage at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Radisson Hotel, Damac Hills this week. He is joined by funnyman Conor Drum and laugh-out-loud funny Naomi Cooper for their ‘Irrelevant but Hilarious’ tour.

Dhs160. Thurs Feb 15- Fri Feb 16, 8.30pm onwards. Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Radisson Hotel, DAMAC Hills, thelaughterfactory.com/ (050 878 6728).

Listen to classical music at Dubai Opera

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Give your ears a treat by deciding to attend the last of the 2024 InClassica International Music series at Dubai Opera. The grand finale features the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and their founder and music director, Marios Papadopoulos, alongside South Korean/US violinist Elly Suh. The ensemble will open with Overture from Gioachino Rossini’s 1829 opera William Tell, before Suh joins them for a performance of composer-in-residence Alexey Shor’s Violin Concerto No. 4 in B minor.‌

From Dhs199. Thurs Feb 15, 8pm online. Downtown Dubai.

Make way for the Rixy Kids Club Carnival

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From inflatable bouncing castles and thrilling slides to tasty food and beverages, Rixos is inviting the kiddos to a carnival every Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm until the end of April. The Rixy Kids Club Carnival is included for all in-house guests, but Dubai residents can get in on the action with a daycation pass that includes food and drink at the all-day dining buffet and pool bars, plus access to the beach, pool and sports club activities at the resort.

‌Dhs599 (per adult), Dhs299.50 (kids aged 6 to 12); Free (kids under 6). Wed Feb 14, 3pm-6pm. Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites, Palm Jumeirah, www.rixos.com/en

Sample food at Flayva, a new global food hall

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The oldest mall in Dubai has a new charm – it’s becoming home to Flayva, a new global food hall. Flayva will open on Friday February 16 at Al Ghurair Centre and will feature stalls from some favourites of the Dubai fast casual scene such as Allo Beirut, House of Curry and BaoFriends.

Open daily from Fri Feb 16, Sun-Thurs (10am-11pm), Fro-Sat (10am-1am). Al Ghurair Centre, Deira. Alghuraurecentre.com