Five things to do today: Take your toddler to a movie or register for an aquathon

Plus: Get involved with Australian rules football with the Abu Dhabi Falcons, learn to speak more confidently in public or try the new menu at The One.

Epic features the voice of Beyonce Knowles as Queen Tara. Courtesy Blue Sky Studios

Ellen Fortini

Jun 09, 2013

take your baby or toddler to the movies and enjoy films at a lower volume and with ample lighting at the Mother & Baby timings. This morning, Epic (pictured) will be shown at 10am at Khalidiyah Mall and at 10.10am at Dalma Mall. After Earth will be screened at 10.20am at both Dalma and Khalidiyah malls, Abu Dhabi, www.cineroyal.ae

register to take part in the second series of aquathlons with a swim in the sea followed by a run on the beach. There are separate categories based on age and fitness level, plus a non-competitive fun run. Sign up by June 12 at www.premiermarathons.com. June 14, The Shack, Kite Surfers Beach, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, www.ignite-wellness.com

play, support or learn more about Australian rules football by getting involved with the Abu Dhabi Falcons, who play around the GCC in the AFL Middle East League, www.abudhabifalcons.com

learn to speak more confidently in front of a group in a one-hour session focused on posture, breathing, energy, eye contact and voice. Transformational Speaking, Making an Impact, 7pm to 8pm, Dh200, The Archive, Safa Park, Dubai, nourasadaka@gmail.com

treat your taste buds to the new additions to The One's Gourmet Theatre menu, including tom yum goong soup, spicy crayfish salad and the steak and swiss cheese panini. Open 8am to 9pm, Sheikh Zayed the First Street, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 6500, www.theone.com

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