TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM/KIDS | TIMEOUTABUDHABI.COM/KIDS | DECEMBER 2020 | VOL 13 | ISSUE 12 | PRICE INCLUDES VAT | AN ITP MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION Nailed it. Well, you will have after reading this. Christmas with the kids? 01_COVER_11389773.indd 126/11/2020 15:17:13HOUSE AD - TOGCC TIMEOUT RESPONSIBLY_11454654.indd 130/11/2020 18:05:11Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 3 PAGE 10 PAGE 20 PAGE34PAGE 44 FEATURES AND REGULARS 6 Things to do 8 City Life 10 Festive arts and crafts 20 Holiday happenings 28 Gift guide 33 Food 37 Cooking with Clare 44 Films & Books 48 Magic Phil 49 Competition 50 Final Word Inside This month’s Time Out Kids in no time at all Make memories Have fun making these festive arts and crafts now, and then bring them out every December for years to come Pantos, concerts, tree lightings and Santa visits, there’s plenty to do with the kiddies this holiday... provided they’ve been good, of course Step into Christmas Why slave over a hot oven when you can pick up the perfect feast from one of these top restaurants? Take it away Turn up the A/C, snuggle on the sofa and open a tub of Quality Street to watch these festive films with the whole family Magical movies 3_CONTENTS_11447859.indd 329/11/2020 14:22:42Don’t get lost. Tune in for everything you need to know about going out in the UAE. youtube.com/TimeOutGCC HOUSE AD - TOGCC YOUTUBE_11454653.indd 130/11/2020 18:05:54Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 5 Kelly Johnstone Editor Hello, Andy Williams nails it when he sings about it being the the most wonderful time of the year, but having little ones takes the Christmas festivities up another level. There are presents to buy (be inspired by our gift guide on page 28), there is so much eating to do (you’ll find turkey takeaways on page 34 and festive recipes to make with your little chefs on page 36) and there are magical movies to watch with the crew – and a large tub of Quality Street, of course (page 44). Plus, don’t forget that Christmas also means chocolate advent calendars, carol concerts, singing along to Michael Bublé in the car on the school run and being able to spend the front end of December reminding any tantrum-throwing children that Santa has one very watchful eye on them and the other on his naughty and nice list. So, from us to you and yours, have a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. Published by ITP MEDIA GROUP FZ-LLC © 2020 Time Out Group Ltd, London, UK. 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The name and logo of Time Out are used under licence of Time Out Group Limited London UK. facebook.com/ timeoutuaekids timeoutuaekids @timeoutuaekids linkedin.com/company/ timeout-gcc JOIN THE CONVERSATION 5_EDS LETTER_11389770.indd 529/11/2020 14:23:386 Christmas Special 2020 Time Out UAE Kids A Diverse camp Keep the kids entertained in the holidays. Little performers between four and 18 can sign up to a Christmas camp from December 13 to 17 between 9am and 2pm. There are three camps broken up into different age groups. O From Dhs850. 9am-3pm Dec 13-Dec 17. Curve Building, Al Quoz, Dubai (04 330 7338). Holiday magic CHRISTMAS GOES DIGITAL A festive fair at JBR Throughout December, JBR is going all out for the holidays. The JBR festive fair has loads for the whole family to enjoy, but most exciting is an interactive Christmas show that transports you to a winter wonderland in the North Pole. In addition there is also a cool light show, a dedicated kids’ play area complete with festive games, mini golf and inflatible slides, a cute Christmas train that takes kids (and parents) up and down the promenade and a stage with live music performances. O Dec 1-Dec 31, JBR, Dubai. Things to do step into Christmas with the kids 7 WAYS TO From winter fairs and holiday camps to gingerbread houses and afternoon teas, there’s plenty of festive fun for the whole family 6-7_THINGS TO DO_11389760.indd 629/11/2020 14:24:16Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 7 EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY Afternoon tea and festive workshops at Raffles Mums and dads can tuck into afternoon tea at Raffles Salon between December 1 and January 7 from 2pm to 7pm for Dhs180 while the kids get stuck into some festive decorating. The gingerbread house workshops take place from December 13 to December 19 and are free for every child accompanying an adult to tea. Otherwise it’s Dhs75. O Dhs180 (afternoon tea per adult with one gingerbread workshop), Dhs75 (gingerbread workshop only). Dec1- Jan 7 (afternoon tea). Dec 13-Dec 19 (workshops). Rafles Salon, Hotel Raffles Dubai, Wafi, Dubai (04 324 8888). A VIRTUAL GROTTO Post letters to Santa and meet him at Bookworm Kids can have their photo taken with Santa at Bookwor, which has a virtual grotto. Plus, tag Bookworm and Magic Phil on your grotto booth photos to be in with a chance of winning a Dhs500 book token. In addition, kids can post their wish lists to Santa at either store and receive a reply from the North Pole. O Throughout December. Bookworm, al Ferdous, Al Safa and The Meadows Souk, Dubai (04 323 5305). Decorate a gingerbread house Get the kids stuck into some festive creativity with these gingerbread house DIY kits from Harvey Nichols Dubai. Best of all, they are being handed out in store on particular days absoutely free. O Free. Dec 10- Dec 12, Dec 17-Dec 23. Harvey Nichols Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Sweet! ‘Tis the season HANG UP YOUR STOCKINGS Personalised stockings from Marks and Spencer He’s going to be coming down the chimney (well, the patio doors maybe) very soon, so make sure you’ve got somewhere for Santa to put all those pressies. M&S has cool options starting from Dhs50. O From Dhs50, Marks and Spencer, www.marksandspencerme.com. HOLIDAY CAMP Winter camps at thejamjar Arty Dubai hangout thejamjar is running several winter camps for tiny tots as young as one right up to teens of 18. There are weekly art classes on offer where kids can learn about techniques, colours, various mediums and more. O From Dhs131.25 per day. Various times Dec 13-Dec 17. (04 341 7303). 6-7_THINGS TO DO_11389760.indd 729/11/2020 14:24:248 Christmas Special 2020 Time Out UAE Kids FROM DECEMBER 3 to 15, Time Out Abu Dhabi has teamed up with restaurants across the city to bring you the latest instalment of Abu Dhabi Culinary Season. Chef Studio is coming to The Galleria Al Maryah Island, offering a range of cooking classes for the final 13 days of the annual event, which takes place across the capital to showcase the fantastic range of cuisines, venues and chefs in the city. Among the interactive classes there will be sessions for kids and families learning how to cook treats from the team at Japanese bakery Yamanote Atelier and more. Only kids aged seven and over who are able to follow instructions will be able to sign up. There will also the opportunity for the grown-ups to learn how to make your own Ready, steady, cook! bread, as well masterclasses in making mouthwatering dishes with meat and fish, fresh pasta-making sessions and loads more. Taking part in the event are top chefs from venues in hotels such as Emirates Palace, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas and Rosewood Abu Dhabi, as well as talent from top kitchen including Fouquet’s, Tamba and Punjab Grill. Abu Dhabi’s favourite pop-up pizza parlour Marmellata will also be present to give you tips on creating your own chickpea flatbread and there will be the chance to learn how to ice a cake with Magnolia Bakery, too. There will be more than 25 sessions over the course of the event, with slots available in the daytime, evening and night offering a taster of how the professional chefs do it in their kitchens. Along the way there will also be appearances from celebrity chefs Greg Malouf, Bethany Khedy and Nikita Ghandi, as well as Emirati Khaled Alsaadi. It’s totally free to take part, with six spots available for each session. They will be filled on a first come, first served basis by emailing chefstudio@itp.com with your, name, age, telephone number and class preference. Due to limited space, you will only be able to have one guaranteed spot, but you can be put on the waiting list for others in case any spaces become available. All of the ingredients and equipment will be provided and social distancing must be adhered to and masks worn at all times. O Free. Various times. Dec 3-15. The Galliera Al Maryah Island, chefstudio@itp.com. City life How you and your kids can learn from Abu Dhabi’s best at Chef Studio 08 - 09_CITY LIFE_11389783.indd 830/11/2020 20:28:05Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 9 What’s cooking and when... STAY TUNED TO TIMEOUTABUDHABI.COM FOR EXCITING CALENDAR UPDATES! ITHU DEC 3I 2pm Chef Stefano Conti, Sacci, The Westin Abu Dhabi DISH: Risotto con Pere, Radicchio e Gorgonzola 5pm Raj Dagstani, Marmaletta DISH: Farinata di Ceci 8pm Chef Jacob Justin, Magnolia Bakery CLASS: How to ice a cake IFRI DEC 4I 3pm Chef Walter, from Yamanote Atelier DISH: Pancakes for kids 8pm Chef Nico, from Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche DISH: Motsvi salad ISAT DEC 5I 3pm Chef Walter, from Yamanote Atelier DISH: Pancakes for kids 8pm Chef Thinus van der Westhuizen, from 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant DISH: King crab ISUN DEC 6I 8pm Chef Gari, Grills@Chill’O, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche DISH: Arros Bomba IMON DEC 7I 4pm Chef Yongyos, Benjarong, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi DISH: Gai phad med 8pm Chef Gaurav, Martabaan by Henant Oberoi DISH: Allepy prawns curry ITUE DEC 8I Noon Bethany Khedy DISH: Watch this space 4pm Chef Sandeep Ali, Punjab Grill DISH: Patrani Macchi 8pm Ched Uttam Singh, Beach House, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Resort & Villas DISH: Dived scallops IWED DEC 9I 4pm Chef Lee Kok Hua, Hakkasan, Emirates Palace DISH: Black pepper beef 8pm Chef Simone di Vivo, Sole, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Dish: Gnocchi sorrentino ITHU DEC 10I 4pm Chef Jaka, Glo, Rosewood Abu Dhabi DISH: Jimbaran grilled sea bass 8pm Chef MJ De Guzman, COYA Abu Dhabi DISH: Maki acevichado IFRI DEC 11I 2pm Chef Walter, from Yamanote Atelier DISH: Pancakes for kids 4pm Chef Hugo Sipp, Fouquet’s, Abu Dhabi DISH: Crepe Suzette 8pm Chef Nikita Ghandhi DISH: Watch this space! ISAT DEC 12I 2pm Chef Jaka, Glo, Rosewood Abu Dhabi DISH: Glazed Flank Steak with Habanero Salsa and Parmesan 8pm Chef Tanu, Barfly by Buddha-Bar DISH: Beef tataki with truffle ponzu ISUN DEC 13I Noon Chef Greg Malouf DISH: Salmon kibbeh nayeh 4pm Chef Francois Leo, Le Café, Emirates Palace DISH: Snowball and gold flakes 8pm Chef Jhannel Tafel, Le Vendôme, Emirates Palace CLASS: Cooking techniques with Gulf seafood IMON DEC 14I 8pm Chef Divesh Anand, Tamba DISH: Sweet and sour pumpkin, spinach paratha ITUE DEC 15I 4pm Raj Dagstani, Marmaletta DISH: Watch this space! 8pm Chef Khaled Alsaadi, Fae Café DISH: Watch this space! ITH 2pm Sac DISH Rad 5pm DISH 8pm Mag CLAS IFR 08 - 09_CITY LIFE_11389783.indd 930/11/2020 20:28:17Next >