The Rolls Royce Calligraphy Exhibition. Courtesy Rolls Royce AGMC
The Rolls Royce Calligraphy Exhibition. Courtesy Rolls Royce AGMC
The Rolls Royce Calligraphy Exhibition. Courtesy Rolls Royce AGMC
The Rolls Royce Calligraphy Exhibition. Courtesy Rolls Royce AGMC

5 things to do today: See an exhibition of calligraphy paintings and get your tickets for the Yanni concert


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See an exhibition of calligraphy paintings at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Hosted in conjunction with the Emirates Society for Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Ornamentation, the show features the works of nine calligraphers from the UAE. Also checkout the latest bespoke editions from the car manufacturer, including the Wraith, Phantom and the Ghost Series II. From 10am to 2pm and 9pm to midnight, Rolls-Royce AGMC, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 04 339 1555, www.rolls-roycemotorcars-agmc.com

Get your tickets to see the renowned Greek world-music composer Yanni, who will perform in Sharjah this autumn as part of his tour promoting his latest album, Inspirato, which has more of a classical-music sound than his previous albums. November 6, 9pm, from Dh250, Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah, www.ticketmaster.ae

Register your children ages 8-16 for the Tashkeel Summer Camp, where they can learn a creative technique each day, including batik, stamp making, illustration, screen printing and more. From August 16 to 27, from 10am to 1pm, from Dh250 per session; Dh1,150 per week; Dh2,200 for two weeks, Tashkeel, near Nad Al Sheba clinic, Dubai, 04 336 1606, www.tashkeel.org

Book a ballet class at James & Alex Dance Studios. Ballet is a weight-bearing activity so it improves bone density and involves strength work, jumps, balance and coordination, plus it is great for posture and core, helps shed pounds and increase metabolism. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, various timings, from Dh65 for a one-hour class and Dh 95 for a 90-minute class, Concord Tower, Dubai Media City, www.jamesandalex.com

Keep your nails looking perfect with a natural look from The Nail Spa. Choose among the Natural Nails conditioning treatment and a variety of add-on treatments, including hot-paraffin wax, salt soak and sugar scrub, and more. From Dh180 for the Natural Nails treatment and from Dh95 for therapeutic treats, locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 600 544 001, www.thenailspa.com

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