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Meal deals

The Noble House at Raffles

Today

Sample the modern pairing of New World wines with contemporary fine dining Chinese cuisine. Discover an explosion of flavours, brought together in a tantalising four-course menu, created by Chef de cuisine Peter Lau and combined to perfection with a fine selection of Morgenhof Estate wines from South Africa. Welcome drinks and canapes from 7.30pm on the terrace, dinner starts at 9.45pm. The cost is dhs888 per person including selected wines. Call 04 314 9888

La Veranda at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Until June 22

La Veranda is offering a mussel promotion every evening from 7pm. With prices starting at dhs50 for 500g, Flex Your Mussels is a must for mussel lovers. Call 04 406 8999

Culture club

Introduction to Islamic Art

Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi

June 14-16

Canvas Education is holding a three-day seminar, 'Introduction to Islamic Art'. Top international experts from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the School of Oriental and African Studies, the British Museum, Sotheby's and other renowned institutions will offer an overview of Arab civilisations, arts and crafts and traditional and modern calligraphy.A For more information go to canvasonline.com

Summer Collections

XVA Gallery, Bastakiya

Until September 10

Paying tribute to the season, the 'Summer Collection Show' willA feature works by diverse artists across the region. The focus of this year's show is the dialogue between new talent and art masters. The three month exhibition will be an occasion to rediscover some of the most important highlights of XVA's portfolio. Call 04 353 5385 or see www.xvagallery.com

For the diaryA

Dr John Demartini at Virgin Mercato

June 15

Dr John Demartini who appeared in the famous book 'The Secret' will be at Virgin Mercato to meet you. From 8pm, he'll answer your questions about his famous theory, the Law of Attraction. Call 04 344 6971

Eclipse Night at Plan B

June 18

Eclipse is a combination of fashion and nightclubbing. The clothes are designed by the Indian fashion house Mumbai Se. The fashion show will start first with welcome drinks and canapes, after which the music will begin with some of the best Indian DJs including Bally Sagoo. Some Bollywood celebrities will be attending this event. The show starts at 10pm and the entrance charge is dhs120. Call 04 324 4777

7DAYS LOVES...

An old favourite

With a new restaurant opening up every week, it's good to know that Dubai has some tried and tested old standards that serve home-cooked meals to perfection. If you fancy tucking into some traditional Arabic meals head to Zyara and feast on their delicious daily lunch buffet. A la carte options are also available.A For reservations and directions call 04 343 5454

Atmospheric music

Not only is it the closest thing to an authentic Islamic souk in Dubai, the new Khan Murjan at Wafi also has a courtyard restaurant where people can come together for some shisha, food and live music. But best of all, are the three Syrian musicians who play traditional Arabic tunes each day from 2:30pm to 4pm in the afternoon and again from 8pm to midnight. Food never sounded so good! For more information visit www.wafi.com

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