Nothing better then the smell of gingerbread during the holidays!  There are plenty of opportunities for children to build their own gingerbread house in Dubai.  How about some gingerbread men or Christmas cookies?  Don’t miss out!  Have a look at what Dubai has to offer this festive season!

Ritz-Carlton Dubai
Saturdays, December 10, 17, 24
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Gingerbread House Decorating Classes and Kids Afternoon Tea
AED 225 per child
Little ones aged 5 to 12 years help Chef decorate his gingerbread house, followed by afternoon tea with Christmas treats. Our harpist adds sweet music between 2 and 6 p.m. and the choir supply carols from 6 to 7 p.m.
+971 4 318 6150
dine.dubai@ritzcarlton.com

Cinnabon
Decorate Your Own Cupcake
Dates: 14 – 20 December
Timings: 5 – 8pm
Location: Dome Atrium, Ground Floor, Dubai Marina Mall

Al Badia Glof Club
Thursday 15 December 2011 Time: 3pm – 5pm
Intercontinental Dubai Festival City
It’s Gingerbread time again!
Join us for a day of Christmas fun at Al Badia Golf Club at Dubai Festival City. You can decorate your own gingerbread house, sing along to your favourite carols with our choir, enjoy special Christmas treats and have a chat with Santa.
Price: Dhs69 per gingerbread house
There’s Limited space, so book early on 047011127

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
25th December, From 1.30pm
Mini Chef Christmas Cooking Class
Children’s age: 5-10
Inspire, excite and feed the curiosity of your growing inner gourmet chef with our special Christmas cooking lesson. Cooking is a wonderful activity for kids who learn to create delightful holiday treats. Each child will make gingerbread cookies in many shapes and sizes will decorate them with fun frosting.
+971 4 448 4870

Radisson Blu
17th of December 2011 | from 2 pm till 4 pm
Gingerbread House Decorating
Spend a day of laughter, joy and fun and games. Purchase a gingerbread house for only Dhs. 70, and twe will provide your children with complimentary goodies, icing and sweets.
Come and take part in this family event filled with laughter, fun and entertainment while your children meet and play with Santa Clause, receive surprise Christmas gifts and enjoy group activities from 2 pm till 4 pm.
Early booking recommended as it is in high demand!
+971 4 205 7333

Grand Hyatt Dubai
Festive Brunch every Friday at The Market Cafe
AED195 per person including soft drinks.
AED95 per child aged between six and 12, including soft drinks
This is the time of the year when The Market Café indulges you with an extravagant choice of festive favourites from our five open kitchens. Celebrate this joyous holiday at our renowned brunch, with an appearance by Santa. All the prices include access to the Kids’ Corner and a Gingerbread Man Baking Class, where little chefs get the chance to bake and decorate their very own gingerbread man and take it home.
Gingerbread Man Baking Class
2, 9, 16 and 23 December from 12:30pm to 4:00pm
The class is on first-come-first-bake basis and limited to 15 children per class.
+971 4 317 2222

PATCHeMAMA
Uptown Motor City
2 December, 3 pm to 5 pm
It is almost Winter here in Dubai and life has become alfresco again. Why not take advantage of this beautiful weather and head outdoors for a fun family event, to socialize and get to know one another?!

Do it at home!
Head to a Tavola shop to purchase Wilton ready baked gingerbread kits: gingerbread house kit (69 AED) and gingerbread Christmas tree kit (65 AED) and make it at home with the your children.
Locations: Mall of the Emirates, Century Plaza, Spinneys Centre (Umm Suqeim), Town Centre (Meadows), Mercato Mall, Mirdiff City Centre, Zwilling Shop (Dubai Mal).

Spinneys is also carrying the Wilton gingerbread kids for 69AED.