Dancing for a cause

All you have to do is come dressed in pink and get ready for an evening to remember.

In light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Fitness First Middle East has announced Party in Pink, a ladies-only zumbathon event in Dubai, designed to have you sweating it out, having fun and raising awareness simultaneously. The event is held in conjunction with the breast cancer awareness initiative Pink Caravan, and is to kick off on October 18 at the Fitness First indoor sports hall, Sportzone, at the Meadows, at 6.30pm with Zumba for kids, followed by the non-stop, two-hour ladies-only event. It's free and open to all, including non-Fitness First members and children aged six and above. All you have to do is come dressed in pink and get ready for an evening to remember. To register, participants can send a text with their name and the word "ZumbaMarathon" to 4900.
Nail this spooky trend
Halloween is around the corner, but if you haven't had time to plan your costume, there's nothing like a spooky manicure to get you in the right spirit - exactly why you should check out SoH Art+Beauty's trendy collection of nail art designs. Whether you plan on dressing up or keeping your costume subtle and simple, let your nails do the talking this Halloween. SoH's nail art starts at Dh20 per nail for nail varnish and Dh30 per nail for gelish, although the price varies according to the design. Check out soh.ae for details and have a stylish Halloween!
Brush up your Culinary Skills
Looking to get more active in the kitchen? Aspiring chefs and children are sure to benefit from the monthly cooking classes started by Fanr Restaurant, located at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Cooking enthusiasts can learn how to perfect a variety of Italian dishes along with the executive head chef, Uday Nathan. Moreover, after an interactive afternoon of learning, you'll have the opportunity to sit back, and enjoy the fruits of your labour. The first class is to take place on October 22 for children, and October 29 for adults. Classes begin at 4pm and are limited to 20 people, so you may want to hurry up and book a slot! For more information, email info@fanrrestaurant.ae. Buon appetito!
The food truck revolution begins
Bringing your favourite eats one step closer to you is Roundup, the company famous for leading the food truck revolution in the UAE. This time, it's through Roundup Market, a complete food truck park that will come alive in Dubai with food, music and entertainment, starting October 23. Set to take place at iconic locations such as Zabeel Palace on Fridays, from 9am to 9pm, and at Dubai Creek on Saturdays from 3pm to 11pm, these markets are sure to be a culinary treat for one and all. Be sure to check it out, and bring your appetite along.
Best of Dubai Designs

Brace yourself! The very first Dubai Design Week is to kick off on October 26, and it's sure to cement Dubai's reputation as one of the design capitals of the region. The six-day celebration of groundbreaking ideas aims to attract professionals, aficionados and design-curious visitors to explore creative platforms from public installations and architecture to industrial and graphic design. In addition, Dubai Design Week will give UAE-based designers insights into the work of some of the leading players in the regional and global design industry, through engaging talks, panels and workshops that will take place in Dubai Design District (d3). For more information, check out www.dubaidesignweek.ae.