What:  With the cooler weather on the horizon it can only mean one thing... the return of Covent Garden Market Dubai! Each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday thereafter until the end of April 2010 with a whole host of great new vendors and activities.
Where: The Walk, JBR
When: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 5pm to Midnight. Fridays & Saturdays - 10am to 9pm.

What: The show includes flying exhibits from over 15 types of birds of prey including eagle owls, harris hawks, griffon vultures, spotted eagles, white-backed vultures, falcons, owls and more. An interactive show for the whole family. Morning shows and special timings can be arranged on request (example for schools groups).
Where: Off Airport Road near Mushrif Park, Mirdif/Khawaneej.
When: From October 16th until March. Monday to Saturdays, 4-5pm
Cost: Adults AED50, children aged 3 to 14 AED25 and 2 and under go FREE.

What: The historical and timeless bonds between man and horse are celebrated in the latest Al Saheel equine-themed extravaganza, being performed at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches. Mums, dads and kids will be spellbound as a series of dramatic, funny and magical tales unfold, performed by 44 specially-trained horses and 30 talented riders, ‘A Thousand And One Horse Tales’ is inspired by the Arab tradition of story-telling and takes family entertainment into a new dimension.
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7.30pm. Hospitality ticket holders may enjoy a private “Behind the Scenes” tour starting at 6.45- 7.15pm.
Where:  HoofbeatZ Pavilion at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Contact: 050 181 0401, www.alsaheel.com  plus Time Out Tickets and Virgin Megastores (Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre, Dubai)
Cost: Dhs 325 Hospitality Tickets,  Dhs 225 Premium Tickets – Adults,  Dhs 100 Premium Tickets – Children (2 - 12 years), Children under 2 get in free.

WHAT: This course concentrates on the elements and the language of Arabic Calligraphy through the visual elements (line, volume, texture, colour, shape). Moreover, this course also concentrates on the recognition of the different forms, Styles & Types of Arabic Calligraphy. In addition, they well learn the History of Arabic Calligraphy, Materials & Tools of the Calligraphers. For adults aged 15+

The teacher is Saleh Al Shukairi, a member of the Omani Society for Fine Arts, where he is one of the founders and active participant of the Calligraphy Club and the Youth Studio. Saleh has exhibited internationally, notably in Germany, Pakistan, South Korea, Washington DC - USA and the UAE, and the 11th Asian Art Biennale in Bangladesh he received an "Honorary Award". He has participated in all calligraphy workshops in Oman since 1993, the largest painting in the world the Muscat Festival in 2000 and in Sharjah 2009 and in the Folk Festival organized by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, USA, in 2005.

WHERE: Art Sawa, Al Quoz
WHEN:  Sundays 7pm-9pm.  |10 Jan|17 Jan|24 Jan|31 Jan|7 Feb|14 Feb|
|Break|28 Feb|7 March|14 March|21 March|
 or
Mornings: Mondays 10am to noon|11 Jan|18 Jan|25 Jan|1 Feb|8 Feb|15 Feb|
|Break|1 March|8 March|15 March|22 March|
PRICE: AED 1900 for the full cycle.
CONTACT: 04 340 8660, www.artsawa.com

WHAT: Open to everyone who would like to begin to develop or widen their knowledge of Opera, this course will explore how Opera works on stage and trace its history during the 18th and 19th centuries. The course will focus on some of the best loved works by Handel, Rameau, Mozart, Donizetti, Verdi, Wagner, Puccinni and their contemporaries. The speaker is David Lesser, an active composer, performer, lecturer and teacher who has had his own music performed in Britain and Europe. For adults aged 15+
WHEN:  |11 Jan|18 Jan|25 Jan|1 Feb|8 Feb|22 Feb|1 Mar|8 Mar |15 Mar|22 Mar, Evenings: 7.30-9pm.
WHERE: Art Sawa, Al Quoz
PRICE: AED 950 for the full cycle.
CONTACT: 04 340 8660, www.artsawa.com