In Abu Dhabi

Aliens
, an exhibition by Spanish photographers Evru, Miguel Trillo and Miguel Oriola at  Ghaf Art Gallery until July 8.

Summer in Abu Dhabi family festival featuring live performances, theatre productions, circus workshops, BMX bikers, robot zoo, art & craft workshops and a variety of fun fair rides and games at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. Tickets Dh20 for children and Dh30 for adults from 12pm to 9pm daily until August 18.

In Dubai

Echo from Cairo, a solo exhibition by Egyptian artist Hani Rashed at B21 Art Gallery, Al Quoz until July 22.

The Laughter Factory with Ava Vidal, Pete Johansson and Ty Barnett at Zinc, Crowne Plaza Hotel. Show starts 9pm, entry Dh100.

Republic with DJ JC and DJ Paul Hamilton spinning funky house music from 6pm onwards at Alpha, Le Meridien Dubai. More details at www.platinumlistdubai.com

Blacklist, a bi-weekly rock and metal night at Touch, Four Points Sheraton, Bur Dubai from 9pm onwards, entry Dh35.
Back To Basic, a retro night featuring 80's hit music at Keva, Al Nasr Leisureland.

Dubai Lime Art Exhibition by artist  Arthi Srinivasan at Bert's Café, Dubai Marina. Call 04-4224126 for more details. Exhibition continues until July 15.

Magical Appeal, a painting exhibition by Abdul Raheem Salim at Total Arts Gallery, Al Quoz 1. Exhibition continues until July 20.

In Sharjah

The Shaolin Troupe from China perform kung fu acrobatics at the Sahara Centre as part of Sharjah summer promotions until July 10. Performances at 6pm and 8pm.