There’s a Mediterranean flavour to a series of events this month and next at the Mercato shopping mall on Jumeirah Beach Road.

Mediterranean Fiesta offers dance classes on May 18 and 19 at 6.30pm, followed by a Viva Espana concert half an hour later.

On May 25 and 26 there are more dance classes at the same time, this time followed by a Club Med Europa concert half an hour later on each date.

From June 1-7 there’s a chance to learn some “cucina” cooking skills from some top chefs. These classes take place between 11am and 7pm on each of the days mentioned.

For more information, give the Mercato’s customer service desk a ring on 04 344 4161 or visit the web site, http://www.mercatoshoppingmall.com