29 to try on February 29
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1 Open your mind to the possibility of aliens with Galactic Meditation
This meditation encourages participants to reach out to the universe and the life it holds.
Dhs100. 7pm-9pm. Discover Nirvana, Uptown Mirdif (050 585 0677).
2 Sup discount drinks at Warehouse
Warehouse turns three on February 29, and is offering half-price food and drinks throughout the day. Open noon-2.45am.
Le Méridien Dubai, Garhoud (04 702 2560).
3 Have a spray tan in five minutes
Try the new VersaSpa automatic spray tan booth for men and women.
Dhs250. Omaria Beauty & Gents Salon, InterContinental Hotel Apartments, Dubai Festival City (04 232 2523).
4 Eat your fill at Thai Kitchen
This new deal enables you to choose your favourite dishes and have them brought to your table in unlimited quantities.
Dhs220 including soft drinks. 7pm-11pm. Park Hyatt Dubai, Deira (04 602 1234).
5 Bubbly for birthday boys and girls at Healey’s
The first 29 people to visit Healey’s who celebrate their birthday on February 29 will get a free bottle of bubbly.
From 6pm. The Bonnington Hotel, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (04 356 0000).
6 Make your own ‘green’ paper
Be eco-friendly and learn how to make paper by hand.
Dhs350 for two sessions, plus Dhs5 for materials. 3pm-5.30pm. Ductac, Mall of the Emirates (050 885 5070).
7 Propose to your man at Raffles
Pop the question at Red Lounge then book a Love Raffles room, including a bottle of bubbly and breakfast for two at Azur.
Dhs2,012 per room per night. Raffles Duba, Oud Metha (04 324 8888).
8 Create 29 outfits from your wardrobe with the Fashlink app
Upload images of your entire wardrobe to this new website/app, then arrange them into outfits, Clueless-style.
www.fashlink.com.
9 See witty improvisation
The UAE’s Improv Revolution comedy troupe performs brand new show A Play on Words.
Dhs100. 7.30pm. Ductac, Mall of the Emirates (050 927 3621).
10 Get disco fever on the dancefloor at Rock Bottom
Dress up and hit the floor at the original Rock Bottom’s new ’70s-themed club night, Disco Inferno.
Free. Open 10pm-3am. Regent Palace Hotel, Bur Dubai (04 396 3888).
11 Feel the high life in an upscale lounge bar
Sleek venue Amika is hosting an Über Wednesday night of decadence and tunes.
Free. Open 9pm-3am. The Monarch Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (055 358 0044).
12 Watch the world’s top tennis players in action
Catch day three of the men’s competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Tickets will be available on the day at the box office.
Dhs50 per person. From 2pm. Dubai Tennis Stadium, Garhoud, www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com.
13 See a restored Disney classic for the last time
Iconic Disney animation Beauty and the Beast has been re-released in 3D but is likely to finish its run on March 1. Catch it on the big screen while you can.
In cinemas across Dubai.
14 Try some traditional Chinese medicine
Book an acupuncture session on February 29 and get a free 30-minute remedial massage. Acupuncture Dhs180.
Beijing TongRenTang, Dubai Healthcare City (800 826).
15 Play in a softball tournament
Enjoy a lazy afternoon of softball, drinks and burgers with Duplays’ mixed recreational tournament.
Dhs100 per individual, Dhs1,000 per team. Noon-7pm. Metropolitan Hotel, www.duplays.com.
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