See the exhibition Paris Vintage – Imaginary Extensions. The French artist Dider Naert presents images created by printing old photographs on aluminium and placing them on black paperboard, combining several photos like a puzzle, including Cyanotype Paris (pictured). Plantation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, The Walk, JBR, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Check out the exhibition Mzungu, The Aimless Wanderer by the photographer Christian Ghammachi. It consists of images taken during his solo motorbike journey across Africa, from Cape Town to Djibouti in 2014, and includes Malawi. From 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), La Galerie Nationale, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 380 4652, www.galerie-nationale.com
Get tickets for A Midsummer Night's Opera, held at The Act Dubai in collaboration with The Emirates Opera Project. Enjoy an evening of operatic performances and Peruvian cuisine. On June 13, doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm, Dh395 per person includes a three-course set menu, Shangri-La hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 04 355 1116, reservations@theactdubai.com
Sign up the kids for the Coral Beach Resort Sharjah Summer Camp. Activities include nature crafts, young chefs programme, fitness classes, swimming and educational trips in the Northern Emirates, plus healthy meals and snacks. From July 1 to 30, 9am to 2pm, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, Sharjah, 06 522 3111, www.hmhhotelgroup.com/coralbeachresortsharjah
Register for the baby-signing course led by Silvia Sopkova and learn to help your child communicate with simple signs and gestures that will help reduce tantrums, and instil confidence and security through understanding. On June 13, 9.30am to noon, Dh120 per couple, Bodytree Studio, near the corner of 11th and 26th streets, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, www.bodytreestudio.com
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