In Abu Dhabi
Arrested Development performing their live, high-enery set at the Club, Abu Dhabi. Doors open at 8pm, concert starts at 9pm. Tickets priced at Dh140 available at www.timeouttickets.com
The Middle East International Film Festival – Abu Dhabi (MEIFF) is a celebration of cinema, dedicated to bringing a diverse stage of international films to the community and introducing filmmakers from around the world to the region at Emirates Palace Hotel until October 19. Details at www.meiff.com
Hiding Emotions an exhibition on Spanish contemporary art hosted by the Abu Dhabi Authority for culture & heritage at Al Nakheel Hall, Cultural Foundation until October 22.
Photography exhibition by Austrian artist Georg Riha at Ghaf Art Gallery from 8pm onwards.
In Dubai
Urban Wonderland delivering break dance, hip-hop, funk tap, comedy and acrobatic performances in a high-flying, non-stop feast for the eyes at Mall of the Emirates Live. Performances start at 5pm, 6.15pm and 8pm from Sunday to Thursday and 3.45pm, fpm and 6.15pm on Friday and Saturday.
Opening of Dreaming with Eyes Wide Open, an exhibition of watercolours, silk paintings and mixed media by Beena Samuel at Gallery 76, Dubai International Art Centre, Jumeirah. Exhibition continues until October 29.
The Laughter Factory with Andy Askins, Craig Campbell and Steve Williams at Zinc, Crowne Plaza. Show starts 9pm, entry Dh115, more details on 800-CROWNE and www.thelaughterfactory.com
ICA International Gem Fair 2008 where over a hundred exhibitors from the coloured stones industry are exhibitingat Al Bustan Hotel. Timings from 10am to 7pm.
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
Art Exhibition featuring Iranian artists Ardeshir Mohassess, Mohsen Ahmadvand and Abbas Kiarostami at XVA Gallery, Bur Dubai until October 18.
Sarab an art exhibition by Laila Shawa at the Atrium Hall, DIFC. Exhibition runs until October 22.
