Things to do: Get festive and learn key Arabic phrases

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Things to do: Get festive and learn key Arabic phrases Oh Christmas tree Get into the festive spirit with Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island on Saturday. Start with a lazy barbeque brunch at Stills, before having the children decorate the gingerbread house. Finish the night with the tree lighting! Call 02 656 3053     Speak Emirati Impress people with your Arabic conversational skills from Hanan Al Fardan, co-author of the ‘Spoken Emirati Phrasebook’. He’ll be teaching key phrases and the importance of the Emirati language this Saturday, 11am at the Dubai International Writers’ Center. See diwc.ae     Fit fun World champion Cross-Fitter, Annie Thorsdottir is in town to teach at GoldBox Crossfit gym in DIFC. Head down to see the champion in action, today only. See crossfitgoldbox.com     The Arte Market Party Head to the Arte Market Christmas edition tomorrow at Times Square. Pick up a range of gifts, enjoy workshops and learn to decorate gingerbread. Starts at 11am. See arte.ae       Christmas at Harvey Nicks Harvey Nichols Dubai is hosting a festive shopping night, tonight. Head to level three, for a range of family fun activities, photos with a Storm Trooper, and enter the competition to win prizes. Call 04 409 8888 Read the original story at: Things to do: Get festive and learn key Arabic phrases