Your week ahead
Relax and unwind after work with weekly yoga classes at Festival Marina. (SUPPLIED)
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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