Catch the final days of the exhibition Paris Vintage – Imaginary Extensions. The French artist Didier Naert presents images created by printing old photographs on aluminium or black-paper board. Drawing with gouache around the vintage prints gives the compositions a dreamlike aspect. Pictured, Belles de Jour. Plantation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, The Walk, JBR, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Get tickets now to see Midge Ure. The Scottish musician will perform his solo and Ultravox hits, including Vienna, If I Was and Dancing with Tears in My Eyes. September 24, doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 9pm, from Dh125, Irish Village, Al Garhoud, Dubai, www.plaintumlist.net
Register your children ages 3 to 7 for the Kids Ballet Summer Camp, where they can learn techniques and fundamentals, including stage and costume design, and performances. Runs until August 27, from 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh500 per week, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, Dubai, 04 447 0773, info@jamesandalex.com
Buy tickets now to see Hans Klok – The World's Fastest Illusionist. As part of the Abu Dhabi Summer Season, enjoy a mesmerising night of illusion, magic and breathtaking tricks in a theatre performance by the award-winning illusionist that includes circus acts, Divas of Magic and the Houdini Dancers. August 21 and 22, from Dh195, du Forum, Abu Dhabi, www.tixbox.com
Book a sunset cruise with Capt Tony's and sail from Yas Marina past a traditional Emirati village on Samaliya Island, where you can see wild gazelles, mangrove forests and views of Abu Dhabi's skyline. Start time varies, but is usually around 6pm and lasts 1.5 hours, from Dh250 per person; Dh150 for children ages 6 to 12, includes water and soft drinks, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 650 7175, www.captaintonys.ae
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