Your week ahead

SUNDAY Baghdad 1920

XVA Gallery, Dubai

An exhibition by Iraqi artist Halim Al Karim makes its debut in the UAE. Consisting of two series: Liberators and Witness from Baghdad – they work together to deliver Al Karim's potent political messages. 

- Call: 04 353 5383

MONDAY Yoga with Vishwas Chhabra

Festival Marina Helipad, Dubai Festival City

Organised by the Emirates Arthritis Foundation, this weekly one-hour class starts at 5.15pm and costs Dh40 per session.

- Call: 04 423 1470

TUESDAY Sustainable City

Gallery of Light, Dubai

This project, created by students from the American University in Dubai, illustrates challenges of a threatened environment and how urbanisation can be overcome. 

- Call: 04 341 4777

Animal Farm

Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre

George Orwell's classic story is told with a brand new twist by British performer Gary Shelford. He will act out the story single-handedly, using nothing but a wooden box, some creative sound effects and physical and vocal dexterity.

Runs until January 16. Tickets cost Dh100

- Call: 04 341 4777

WEDNESDAY

The Laughter Factory Zinc, Dubai

The Laughter Factory continues with comedians Duncan Edwards, Jim Tavare and Mark Walker. Show starts at 9pm, and tickets cost Dh115.

- Call: 04 355 1862

Pure Lounge

Sho Cho, Dubai Marine Resort

DJs Dion Mavath and Chris VJ spin a selection of uplifting house tunes. n Call: 04 346 1111

THURSDAY

The Comedy Club featuring Jon Lovitz and Hal Sparks

Madinat Arena, Dubai

The American funnymen perform in Dubai.

Tickets cost Dh250, but dinner packages are also available. 

- Call: 04 433 4911

iLL Communications presents Silicone Soul

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Scottish house and techno duo Craig Morrison and Graeme Reedie touch down in Dubai.

From 10pm. Tickets cost Dh100

- Call: 050 725 8277

Seafood night

Assymetri Restaurant, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island

A selection of fresh seafood is on offer, starting from Dh130 per person, including drinks. 

- Call: 02 656 2000

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