Find original paintings, photographs, mixed media, furniture and home accessories from professional and emerging artists, who are residents of the UAE, at the Ramadan Art Bazaar, including Peace by R P Chezhiyan (pictured). From 9am to 3pm and 8pm to 11pm, The Space, twofour54, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, www.sumayyahalsuwaidi.net
See Scripts of Our Unspoken Words, a group exhibition by three African artists. The artworks, including Tantalising Pomegranate by Alison Coulthurst (pictured), express power and implications of abstract writing. From 10am to 6pm, Showcase Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 379 0940, www.showcaseuae.com
Enjoy a traditional Middle Eastern iftar with family and friends at Silk Route. For every meal purchased, Holiday Inn will donate Dh5 to the IHG Shelter in a Storm disaster-relief programme, which enables hotels to act quickly to support guests and communities in emergencies around the world. At Holiday Inn, 2nd Street (Airport Road) and Dhafeer Street, Abu Dhabi, reservations at 02 657 4856, fnb.hiabudhabi@ihg.com
Get a mani-pedi at The Cure and take home the nail varnish you've chosen at no extra cost. The Cure Beauty Spa, Dubai Media City, 04 391 6485; Green Community, Park & Shop Plaza, 04 883 0818, www.thecure.ae
○ Learn Arabic for free when you sign up for the forthcoming introductory course at Eton Institute. Learn greetings, introductions and basic phrases, plus have a better understanding of the local culture. From Sunday to July 24, 3.30pm to 5pm, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dubai Knowledge Village; Sunday to July 20, 3.30pm to 5pm, Sundays to Thursdays, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, www.etoninstitute.com
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