Catch the final day of the group exhibition Ugnayan Sining Tomasino Art that kicked off in the Philippines and is traveling across the world to showcase images focused on Filipino everyday life experiences, the friendly nature of the people and an insight into the culture, including the image Ati-Atihan by Susan Villanueva-de Guzman (pictured). 10am-10pm, Art Couture, Al Badia Golf Club by InterContinental, Dubai, 04 601 0101, www.artcoutureuae.com
Attend a talk by the Emirates Natural History Group featuring Margit Muller, the director of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, who will discuss the hospital and its services and departments, including a pet care center, an animal shelter and a dog agility park. 7.30-9.30pm, Salon 1, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.enhg.org
Enjoy some laughs at the International Joke-Off, where Yalla Laughs comedians represent their country in a comedy contest featuring the UK vs Germany, plus seven other comedians perform. 8pm, Barosa Pub, Ramada Downtown, Abu Dhabi, www.yallalaughs.com
Shop for great items at the Marina Souq, including clothing, kids' apparel, jewellery, accessories, shoes and goods from the delicatessen Baker & Spice in an air-conditioned marquee overlooking the sea. 9am-8pm, Umm Suqeim 2 fishing harbour, between Al Manara Road and Al Thanya Road, Dubai, 050 585 7543, www.facebook.com/marinasouq
Register your children for The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2016 students' writing competition, which will be available for writers in both English and Arabic and in age categories younger than 11, 12-14, 14-17 and 18-25. The entries will be judged by a panel and winners will be published. Deadline is November 15, www.emirateslitfest.com/young-peoples-competitions
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