Dine with the chef
Mon 16, La Mer, Ritz-Carlton
Chef Frederic takes you behind the scenes and right up to the chopping block with his special Chef’s table. Get a five course meal and see it made. Dinner and this culinary show starts at 7pm for QR450, and includes special beverages paired with each course.
Call 4484 8000

Catch some cricket
Tues 17, check local TV listings
England takes on Pakistan in the UAE. Part of an international bilateral series, all the action will hit your small screen, but why watch from home? The matches take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Starting at 10am and not finishing until 6pm, it’s a full day of sports, with matches every day until Feb 7. Tickets are QR100, or check local listings for television screenings.
http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net

Get the giggles
Fri 20, Paloma, InterContinental
Craic Attack is back bringing the funny to Paloma! It’s a chance to laugh and above all to heckle like a champion. Show runs from 7pm-9pm, tickets are QR120.
Call 4484 4444

Make a hot drink
Fri 20, Habanos, Ritz-Carlton
Nothing says winter better than a warm mug of something yummy steaming in your hands, even if it’s still warm enough to wear sandals while you slurp. Learn to make the best winter warming cocktails and beverages from 4pm-6pm for QR225, and drink the fruits of your labour.
Call 4484 8000

Get to sleep Sat 21, Six Senses Spa, Sharq Village and Spa
Learn to sleep and always wake up on the right side of the bed at Qatar’s first sleep improvement workshop. Spanning four weekends, the schedule includes lessons with Dr Christopher P. Herrera on a number of bed-time subjects, like how much sleep you actually need, how to wake up refreshed, and how to get to sleep by eliminating stress, no sheep and counting required.
Call 4425 6999