In Abu Dhabi

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 3pm with the highlight of the evening being Vikram Phadnis showcasing his collection at 10pm.

Snow Volleyball match between the Spanish and Swiss men’s volleyball teams as part of the Swatch FIV beach Volleyball World tour 2008 celebrations at Ski Dubai from 11am onwards.

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.

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.

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 Residence. Exhibition runs until November 15. More details at www.artcoutureuae.com  

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  

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