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The UAE has a long weekend from August 28th to 30th, and there are plenty of activities and events to enjoy.

For pampering, spas are offering deals and complimentary take-aways. A look at the free things available can be found at [this link](#).

If you want to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with your sibling or sibling-ish, there are arcades with laser tag, strategy and tactic games to enjoy. The full list of fun things to do is available [here](#).

Sports fans can cheer for their favorite Premier League player at Dirty Birdie at Five Iron Golf Dubai. The game is shown on six screens and there are beverages, food and interactive games for those who want to stay after the match. Prices start at Dh30 for beverages or Dh35 for food. The game is ongoing throughout the football season at Five Iron Golf in Westin Mina Seyahi.

For some cooler activities, you can visit Snow Abu Dhabi. For Dh99, you get unlimited rides on attractions like the Polar Express Train, Crystal Carousel and Bumper Tubes, plus complimentary fleece gloves and locker rental. Kids aged 3-12 can enjoy this interactive experience until August 30th at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi.

To catch up with friends, brunch is a popular option. At The Restaurant at Address Creek Harbour, the Sunday brunch includes grilled meats, fresh seafood, artisanal pasta, roasted specialties and a selection of beverages. The full menu is from Dh285 for food alone, or Dh385 for house beverages, or Dh585 for premium options. The brunch is available from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday at the restaurant's address.

For a steakhouse experience, Rowley's DIFC is offering a large côte de bœuf, salad, unlimited classic fries, sauces, dessert, four soft drinks, for just Dh499. The meal is available from August 28th to 30th at the restaurant in Central Park Towers, DIFC.

For the kids, a cake decorating workshop is offered where the children can mix, bake and decorate a cake, take it home to show off, and have a meal and drink afterwards. The session costs Dh200 per child, with space for only 10 kids each. The workshop is on August 30th from 2pm to 4pm at Splendour Fields in JLT.

For movie lovers, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone is re-releasing in cinemas on August 30th to celebrate 25 years since the book's release. The film is getting a nostalgia boost as part of the Harry Potter anniversary celebrations. Check local listings for where to see the re-release.