5 things to do today: Ring in the Chinese New Year at Traders Vic’s or attend a yoga masterclass

Plus, attend market at The Beach, enjoy Chinese New Year festivities at Mall of the Emirates, register for yoga masterclass and visit new outlet for The White Room.

The mini Karak cafe. Courtesy The Market at The Beach
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Ring in the Chinese New Year with a variety of fusion food at Trader Vic's, featuring Chinese-inspired dishes such as a mixed selection of dumplings, Peking-style lamb chops, sweet and spiced pineapple prawns and whole steamed red snapper. From noon to 3pm and 7pm to 11.30pm, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, reservations at 04 399 8993. tradervicsmadinat@rmalhospitality.ae

Plan to attend The Market at The Beach, where you can find handcrafted products from a variety of local vendors, plus coconut drinks, crêpes, sandwiches, gourmet products and organic juices. Saturday, 10am to 10pm, The Beach, opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, www.facebook.com/TheBeachDubai

Enjoy the festive ambience of Chinese New Year at Mall of the Emirates and see a variety of traditional performances including the umbrella dance, the fan dance and the lion dance, plus see Chinese dolls. Open 10am to 1am, Central Galleria, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 409 9000, www.malloftheemirates.com

Register now to attend a yoga masterclass with Nico Luce, who will present a Yang and dynamic sequence followed by a Yin and calming sequence. The asana focus will be on spinal twists and hip openers. All ability levels are welcome to attend. March 4, 6.30pm to 8pm, Dh130 includes juice from the juice bar Nectar, Bodytree Studio, near the corner of 11th and 26th streets, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com

Visit the new outlet of The White Room and take advantage of its affordable, quick beauty fixes, including blow-drys from Dh65 and express facials from Dh90, plus a variety of other services, including nail care and body treatments. From 10am to 10pm, Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina Mall, 04 442 1110, www.whiteroomdubai.com