The Weekender: International Children’s Day, cool off at Riva Beach Club and more

Check out this week’s edition of The Weekender to find out what’s happening around town, mama. It’s International Children’s Day tomorrow, so celebrate with your bubbas and families at one of these awesome events.

Beach Pass!
Enjoy one of the cheapest beach clubs in town, Riva Beach Club, The Palm, its always popular and the food and drinks are delicious too. At just AED100/AED175 for a beach pass through the week/weekend, children are AED50/85 and under 4’s are free, it’s fab.

Where:  Riva Beach Club, The Palm
When: Daily
Booking: +971 (0)4 430 9466

A delicious pit stop
Out doing the tourist thing around Downtown? Stop for Café & Tea Gourmand at Stage 2; trust us you will love it. Choose from a selection of hot drinks and enjoy three mini desserts to go with it. It’s available every day, 7am-12.30am for just AED35, brilliant.

Where:  Stage 2, Vida Hotel, Downtown
When: Daily
Booking: +971 (0)4 428 6888

Pool daze
Chill out in the center of the city, with the new pool pass at Sofitel Downtown, the view is superb and CS can’t it recommend enough. It’s a great one to take the visitors to. It’s just AED250 and you’ll receive AED125 back in food and beverage vouchers. It’s AED100 for 6-17 year olds, under 6’s are free.

Where:  Sofitel Downtown
When: Daily
Booking: +971 (0)4 503 6666

Bonjour!
Check out APÉRITIF À LA FRANÇAISE if you’re a French-food obsessed mama! You’ll get to participate in live cooking activities, find out about some awesome brands, and enjoy a glass of vino or two while the kids hang out at the play area. See you there!

Where: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh Road, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, UAE
When: Saturday, 21 November – Monday, 23 November

Here come the kids…
Celebrate International Children’s Day at la serre boulangerie & bistro with the whole fam. There’s a super special limited edition kiddie tasting menu available, full of sweet treats, gorgeous surroundings and activities on the terrace.

Where: la serre boulangerie & bistro, Vida Hotel Downtown Dubai
When: Friday, 20 November, 3pm-6pm

Tiny tots
International Children’s Day celebrations continue at childrenswear store Petit Bateau! Head over to their stores at The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Yas Mall for fun activities including sand art, a photo booth, t-shirt painting and more. Oh, and the best bit, there’s loads of prizes to be won!

Where: Petit Bateau stores at The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Yas Mall
When: Friday, 20 November

Thanks to the wonderful CitiSpi for helping us out!