The ultimate firefighter challenge

The UAE World Firefighter Challenge 2016, organised by the Ministry of Interior and 911 Challenge event management, is opening its doors to the public for the first time.

Got what it takes to be a firefighter? Here's your chance to put your money where your mettle is!
The UAE World Firefighter Challenge 2016, organised by the Ministry of Interior and 911 Challenge event management, is opening its doors to the public for the first time and is looking for the fittest men and women in the country to participate. The challenge will see members of the public test their endurance and fitness to the max as they take on the gruelling course set up for professional firefighters. If you succeed, you can win up to Dh100,000 and bragging rights for being the first ever winner of the challenge! The first step of the WFFC Public Category is a baseline challenge that involves intensive exercises to be done within 35 minutes. If you last that, you qualify for what has been termed the "toughest 2 minutes in sport". Anyone can register at selected Fitness Firsts until February 16. For more info, call 044229111 or visit www.911-challenge.com
Wax on wax off
No, it's not Mr Miyagi, but a local concept called Wax Hands, where you can get your favourite hand postures turned into works of wax. Currently open at the German, French and UK pavilions of Global Village Dubai, the stores take just minutes to transform custom moulds into waxworks. Get your own hand moulds, go with a friend to make friendship moulds, or with your partner for a mould that show the bond between couples. For your set of wax hands, visit www.waxhandsuae.com
V-Day with a twist 
Looking for a completely new and fun way to hang out this Valentine's Day? Head over to the game night on February 14, from 7-10pm at BookMunch Café, Wasl Square, Jumeirah, for a truly unique take on speed dating - Speed Plating! BookMunch will lay out a table with their canapés and mini bites along with a stack of empty Munchboxes. Ladies go first by selecting the food of their choice and putting them inside the boxes. The gentlemen then get to pick the box they like the best and share the contents with the lady who prepared it. Sounds like a lot of foodie fun! The event costs Dh140 per person. For details, call 04 3884006.
Bust a move
Mad About Dance Institute (MAD) is offering couples a very special dance workshop to prep for that Valentine's Day night out. 'Bollywood Salsa', a unique dance form that combines the romanticism of Bollywood and the passionate moves of salsa, will be open to the public starting February 7-13, from 8-9pm daily at the MAD Studios, M1 Level, Centrepoint Mall, near BurJuman. There will be a celebration at the finale of the workshop on February 13, where couples can show off their new skills. The course costs Dh550 per couple (Dh50 early bird discount). To dance with passion, call or whatsapp 0551073999. 
We be Jammin' 
For all you Bob Marley fans out there, Hard Rock Café Dubai has got a very special night planned this weekend. In celebration of the musician's posthumous birthday, the franchise is hosting a special concert where you can relive the glory days of Bob Marley and the Wailers, courtesy of one of the UK's leading tribute bands. Made up of some of the best reggae musicians from London's pro scene, the 'Trenchtown Experience' is sure to have you jammin' and feelin' alright with all the hits to guarantee an unforgettable experience. The set includes all the well-known numbers: I Shot the Sheriff; No Woman No Cry; Get Up, Stand Up; Could You Be Loved; Is This Love; Jammin'; One Love; Redemption Song; Exodus; Three Little Birds and Trenchtown Rock. The concert starts at 8.30 pm on Friday; entry is free.