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Turn Up The Music

Get ready for a night of entertainment! WHITE Dubai is celebrating its first 
anniversary in Dubai with a much-awaited performance by British rapper and hip-hop artist Tinie Tempah on 19 December. Known for his breakout single Pass Out, as well as other hits such as Written in the Stars and Children of the Sun, this is a performance you wouldn’t want to miss. And to make the event even more special, Dubai radio host Kris Fade will be the master of ceremony. Need we say more? For details, check out www.whitedubai.com

Keeping Time

Rhythm is known for its precision and craftsmanship, and the new Rhythm Magical Motion Clocks bring a dash of playful entertainment to its range. Made with Swarovski elements and consisting of features such as hourly melody, a volume control switch and a monitor switch, these clocks are as classy as it gets. You can also pick from a selection of pop songs, country songs or Christmas songs — all in super symphonic sound. A perfect gift for this festive season! Available at Cosmos.

Winter Festivities

Explore the very best of the season with the annual Festive Souk Market at Madinat Jumeirah. The 10-day family event, started on December 17 and takes place from 3pm till midnight on weekdays and till 1 am on weekends. Enjoy the complimentary entry as well as the festive foods, while also listening to the four-piece band that will perform daily (starting 7pm). With a 40-feet tall Christmas tree, daily visits from Santa at 5pm, an ice skating rink and a reindeer rodeo, children are sure to be impressed. Making the event a little sweeter. Lindt Master Swiss Chocolatier Matther Muller will perform cooking demonstrations until December 22. The holiday season doesn’t get any better than this. For more information, call 04 366 6730

Into the Chocolate Factory

There’s no better way to get into the festive mood than by watching Roald Dahl’s classic tale come to life on stage! DUCTAC’s Christmas musical Willy Wonka, opens on December 19, and follows the enigmatic candy maker in his quest to find an heir to take over his delicious chocolate factory. Featuring some much-loved songs from the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, this is sure to be a treat for the whole family. Tickets are from Dh200-250 and the show runs at the Centrepoint Theatre, DUCTAC in the Mall of the Emirates from Friday, December 19 to Saturday, December 27. More information can be found at www.WillyWonkaDubai.com

Yoga for Kids

This coming season, Yoga Ashram in Jumeirah Lake Towers will be offering exclusive yoga classes for children and teens. The Yoga Kidz programme will include teaching them to do different postures, breathing, relaxing and dancing (to warm up), while Yoga Teens classes include yoga postures, pranayama breathing exercises and meditation. With instructors who are internationally certified Kidz Yoga Teachers, the lessons are sure to keep kids busy and entertained, and leave them feeling relaxed. Visit their website at yogaashram.com for details.