5 things to do today: See selected portraits of Sheikh Zayed from the 1970s or attend Physique 57

Our daily round up of things to do. Go and see selected portraits of Sheikh Zayed and pictures of Abu Dhabi from the 1970s; get fit with Physique 57; enjoy a lively night of jazz at Swing Jazz evening at Ruth’s Chris Steak House; catch the final day of Daniel Cheong’s photography exhibition; or book tickets for the Year of Light New Year’s Eve celebration with Blue Marlin Ibiza.

Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan at a camel race. Courtesy of Al Sourat Photo Festival
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Go and see selected portraits of Sheikh Zayed and pictures of Abu Dhabi from the 1970s as part of the Al Sourat Photo Festival 2014. Daily until tomorrow, East Plaza, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.if-uae.com

Start your New Year resolution early and get fit with Physique 57. Check out one of the beginners' classes to kick-start your new healthy lifestyle. Today, beginners' classes 10am to 11am; 11.15am to 12.15pm; 5.45pm to 6.45pm, from Dh125 per class, Citywalk, Intersection of Al Wasl and Al Safa Road, Dubai, 04 344 8757, www.physique57.com

Enjoy a lively night of jazz at Swing Jazz evening at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Listen to Mark Zitti and The Coltelli Brothers, performing for one night only. Today 8.30pm, Dubai Marina, 04 454 9538, www.ruthschris.ae

Catch the final day of Daniel Cheong's photography exhibition, showcasing a number of works by the French photographer. Today, 9am to 8pm, Alliance Française Abu Dhabi, Villa 71, next to Irish Embassy, Street 19 off 32nd Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, www.afabudhabi.org.

Book tickets for the Year of Light New Year's Eve celebration with Blue Marlin Ibiza. The celebration will feature international DJs including Jamie Jones, Richy Ahmed and Ibellini. Wednesday, 8pm, tickets start from Dh450 for women and Dh600 for men, Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotels and Resort, Dubai, www.virginmegastore.ae, 056 113 4300

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