In a buzzy city like Dubai it can be hard to find the time to learn new recipes or simply cook up a storm in the kitchen. This weekend set aside a few hours, roll up those sleeves and opt for an alternative weekend (that still involves eating though!). Whether you want to perfect your prawn tempura or master the macaroon, and instead of waiting for your dinner – well, make it yourself and sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour with friends and family. Even the kiddies can get involved too, if they sign up from February 14-20, call for bookings and pricing information.

The lessons are aimed at beginners, though you can work at your own pace. This weekend book the Kids Camp- Fish and Chips Class, Pastry Finesse, Tokyo Minute, Fatayer Class with chef Hanan Al Halabi, or Northern Italian Evening.

Visit: https://culinaryboutique.com/cooking-school/ Jumeirah 1, Villa 56. 04 345 0023, Sun – Thur 10am – 10pm, Fri-Sat 9am – 10pm.