The buzz around town

Welcome the Waves

From its humble beginnings with just a handful of surfers in 1992, the UAE’s surfing community today consists of over 2,000 members who love the sport. Join them at their new location on Umm Suqueim, and rent from a range of beginner and advanced boards to tackle the waves. You can also get help from their experts who can recommend the right kit. Visit their Raw Coffee Shop or take part in their yoga mornings. For more information, visit www.surfingdubai.com.

Dish ‘em out

If your little ones are up for it, the Little Chefs Dubai Holiday Cookery Camp at the World Trade Center might be a great way to spend the months-long vacations ahead of them. Running Sun-Thu, 9am-2pm, the camp will start from June 29 and run till July 3. Three more camps will take place over July and August, with a different theme everyday. Dh900 per week covers lunch, snacks, water, recipe booklet, foodie field trip, apron, fresh food and containers. Suitable for ages 7+. Discounts available. Call: 050-4583015.

Get Technical

Ever wondered how a stage play is lit? Or what a musical sounds like from behind the mixing desk? How about the scenery? How do backstage crews make quick changes from one scene to the next? Taking place over four weeks during July and August this year, the DUCTAC Summer Backstage Camp will teach members all the ropes from rigging lighting fixtures all the way to staging a complete production, including wardrobes, wigs and the works. Suitable for ages 14+, Sun-Thurs, 10am to 1pm. Dh900 per head. Call 04-3414777 for details.

Nail It

Looking for something to learn over the summer? Why not learn to pretty up your digits with some professional nail art? M’s Nail Station is offering a two-day nail art course that will teach you to create beautiful nails for Dh300. The course will cover different techniques, usage of tools and accessories for nail art, nail piercings, and tips for nail care. All materials will be provided. For more information, call 050-4553823.

Tech Talk

Busy executives looking for an all-day mobile companion should probably check out the Acer Iconia A1. The lightweight 7.9-inch tablet is designed to be comfortable to hold in one hand. Powered by a fast Quad Core 1.2GHz processor, it offers smooth video playback, fluid navigation, a 5MP rear camera and crisp graphics. Available as an 8GB or 16GB version, it’s pretty perfect for those on the go.