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The fourth edition of the 'room makeover' competition teams up with brand ambassador Nancy Ajram, and gives away makeovers worth Dh15,000 or its equivalent in products to 15 winners from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Lebanon.

The happenings are as follows

Mamma Mia. It's ABBA!
Diehard fan of the 70s pop group? Now you have a chance to catch "them" in action on February 11 and 12, Thursday and Friday, 8 pm onwards, when Wafi's popular 'In the Park Event's stage an ABBA revival tribute show on the beautiful rooftop gardens. The best ABBA tribute band to emerge from the UK, the foursome won the British national tribute awards a couple of years ago. Tickets are priced at Dh225 per person, inclusive of a delicious picnic hamper full of yummy foods per couple. For details, call 04 324 4100 or visitpyramidsrestaurantswafi.com 

Get A Home Makeover!
The annual Home Centre makeover contest is here! The fourth edition of the 'room makeover' competition teams up with brand ambassador Nancy Ajram, and gives away makeovers worth Dh15,000 or its equivalent in products to 15 winners from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Lebanon.
The entry criteria features a unique twist this time around: participants will be asked to share their thoughts with Nancy on why they deserve to win. Entries are open between January 17 until February 13, and all applicants also get an e-voucher offering a 20 per cent discount on purchases at Home Centre stores.
So how do you bag your home makeover? Apply directly at any Home Centre store, or online at Home Centre's website, or any of the brand's social media pages.

 Einstein Takes the Stage
Few talents parallel Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah, and he's here again, bringing his celebrated acting skills on stage with a nonstop, monologue performance as the world's most famous scientist. Portraying a different side of the genius, Shah takes the audience through a dark yet humorous, face-to-face experience with the scientist for a duration of 75 minutes.
Catch this production by prestigious Indian theatre group Motley Productions, on January 28 at Abu Dhabi Theatre, and on January 29, 30 at Centrepoint Theatre DUCTAC in Dubai. For tickets, visit ductac.ae and www.platinumlist.ae

 Wellness Week at Al Barari
If living well and mindfulness are top priorities for you in 2016, get a well-rounded, holistic start to the year at the Al Barari Wellness Week, taking place from January 17-23. Industry experts take you on a journey of healthy living, with the initiative created to encourage UAE residents to follow a well-balanced lifestyle and make healthy, informed choices for their body, mind and soul. The daily workshops will take place at the Heart & Soul spa, Body Language Health Club, The Farm and Al Barari's Showcase Gardens - all on the Al Barari properties. Discover and try out over 50 sessions on weight loss, holistic nutrition, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), meditation, yoga, skincare and fitness, to name a few.
For the detailed workshop calendar and bookings, visit albarari.com/events/al-barari-wellness-week

Fun with Dinosaurs
Looking to keep your kids engaged and happy this weekend? Dino Park at Burjuman centre is now open from 10 am to 10 pm! Your little ones can hang out with a variety of dinosaurs, including the tallest jelly dinosaur! Plus, they can enjoy some exciting Dino-themed workshops and activities (on January 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30; timings - Thursdays 5-9 pm and Fridays-Saturdays 2-9 pm), such as face painting, and arts and crafts.
For more info, call 043520222 or visit www.burjuman.com (minimum purchase of Dh100 at Burjuman required for workshop/activities access).