Creative ideas for first dates

When sparks are flying between you and the person you lust for, it could often be quite daunting to come up with an idea for a great first date that hasn’t been done before. Impressing them is everything but there’s also that desire to be surprised yourself. So get creative and make that special love interest want to come back for more! Beirut on Ice Want to enjoy the thrill of ice skating without getting wet and messy on the ski slopes?  Beirut on Ice, Lebanon’s only ice skating arena is the perfect place for first date fun, offering a variety of entertainment and activities. Then pop over to the CityMall eatery to treat your date with some much needed food after an intense skating session.  Ice Skating Rink, CityMall (70 348333) – 10am- 10pm. LL20,000. BrasiLiban Weekly movies served with Brazillian food and beverages continue at BrasiLiban Cine Club. All movies are in Portuguese with English subtitles. Movies are shown every Wednesday and the screening schedule for February include Onde Esta a Felicidade? a comedy on Feb 6. A documentary titled Waste Land on Feb 13. A Paritilha, a comedy on Feb 20 and Se Eu Fosse Voce 1 another comedy on Feb 27. Centre Cultural BrasiLiban (01 322905/6/7), Trad Bldg, Mar Mitr, Achrafieh. Free. 7pm. Every Wed. Picnic at Sioufi Garden This Alice in Wonderland-esque park, full of darling sculptures, pools, plants, and winding paths, attracts Beirutis of all ages. The views are stunning and there are lots of private benches in hidden corners perfect for a romantic outing. For some extra points prepare a food basket, it’s better if it has a theme such as Italian, French, Mexican or you can’t go wrong with Lebanese mezze. After all they do say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the secret to a woman’s is chocolate. Jean Jalkh Str, Sioufi. Daily 7am-5pm. Ceramics N’ More A fun-filled ceramics painting workshop will bring out your creative sides with a wide selection of pieces for you and your date to choose from. Clay lessons are also offered. The nearby café is also ideal to grab a coffee and snacks where you can relax and get to know more about your special someone.  GF Sodeco Sq. Sodeco. (70 202723 or 01 424516) Mon-Sat 10am-10pm and Sun 2pm-10pm.  Kids' painting fee LL7,500, adults painting fee LL10,500. El Rancho A full Western-styled activity centre up in beautiful Ghodras, with animals galore, farming and camping, along with horseback riding. You can even experience the Wild West at the Indian Village. After an activity-filled afternoon you can retreat to El Rancho’s Highnoon Salon Restaurant and Pub where you can enjoy organic home-cooked Texan-size meals. Ghodras, Adma Hwy, Ftouh, Keserwan. (09 741133 or 09 741188) By reservations only.