In Abu Dhabi

Opening of a photography exhibition by Austrian artist Georg Riha at Ghaf Art Gallery from 8pm onwards. Exhibition continues until October 15.

In Dubai

Dubai Fashion Week spring/summer 2009 takes place at the Godolphin Ballroom, Jumeirah Emirates Towers until October 9. Fashion Shows commence at 4pm with the highlight of the evening being Walid Atallah showcasing his collection at 10pm.

1001 Fashion iLounge Party, the Dubai Fashion Week after show party with Europe's famous DJ Barbar!na presenting her debut performance ‘Like a Virgin' in Dubai at Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland from 11pm onwards. Tickets Dh260 - Dh900 available www.boxofficeme.com

Quiz Night hosted by Trevor Varri, featuring a sumptuous buffet and special promotions at Spike, Emirates Golf Club from 7.30pm onwards. Entry free.

Celebrate Navratri this year at the Navratri Utsav happening at Al Mamzar Park. Daily from 8pm onwards until October 10. Call 04-3511082 / 83 for more details.

Jumana Secret Of The Desert, a story of prince Omar and his princess told through dance and state-of-the-art pyrotechnics throughout October at Al Sahra Desert Resort, Dubailand. More details at www.jumanatheshow.com

Rock Archive Volume II, celebrating 10 years of rock photography, showcasing the very best from the 1960s throught to the modern day at Gallery One, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence. Exhibition runs until October 15. More details at www.g-1.com

To The Holy Lands, a photography exhibition featuring a rare collection of historical photographs of holy pilgrimage sites at Building 5, Dubai International Financial Centre. Exhibition runs until November 4.

Stories from the Boudoir, an exhibition by Iranian artist Nargess Hashemi at B21 Art Gallery, Al Quoz. Exhibition continues  until October 9. More details at www.b21gallery.com

Freedom an Exhibition by Dr Geeta Tembe and Samina Lokhandwala at Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre. Exhibition continues until October 11.

Beyond Words: Art from The Soul, an exhibition of contemporary paintings by Cynthia Reta Richards at Art Couture Gallery, Jumeirah Beach Residences. Exhibition runs until November 15. More details at www.artcoutureuae.com

Drew Live Drew plays acoustic rock/pop and a little Celtic tuneage at the Irish Village, Dubai from 9pm to midnight.

The Pink Paw Party Exciting progressive house from DJ Anon. Ladies get a free drink if they wear pink. At Tamanya Terrace, Dubai Media City from 9pm to 2am.

In Sharjah

Overload, Pakistan's popular band, performs at the American University of Sharjah auditorium from 5pm onwards. More details at www.aus.edu