5 things to do: Get tickets to see David Guetta or catch the exhibit for 4th International Emerging Artist Award

Our daily round-up of things to do: Catch the final day of the exhibition for the 4th International Emerging Artist Award in Dubai; book a spot with Watercooled during National Day; get tickets for a New Year's Eve concert by David Guetta; register your children for the Art of Living Workshops; or sign up to take part in Carols in the Desert.

Catch the final day of the exhibition for the 4th International Emerging Artist Award. Courtesy International Emerging Artist Award

Catch the final day of the exhibition for the 4th International Emerging Artist Award. The exhibition showcases a selection of contemporary fine art by 18 Emirati and international artists, highlighting the diversity of the cultural backgrounds that influence styles. Plantation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, 04 448 4848, www.sofitel-dubai-jumeirahbeach.com

Book your spot for seaside fun with Watercooled during National Day. There are buy-one-get-one-free offers on kayak and stand-up paddle board rental, or book a sailing intro class and bring a friend for free. This week is Wicked Wake Week, where you can learn to wakeboard and waterski. Dh100 for 60 minutes of kayak or SUP for two; Dh520 for two hours of sailing class; Dh150 for 15 minutes of wakeboarding or waterskiing, Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai, 04 887 6771; DoubleTree by Hilton, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, 04 374 9119, www.watercooleduae.com

Get tickets for the New Year's Eve concert by David Guetta. The French electronic dance music DJ brings his Listen Tour 2015 to Dubai. December 31, gates open at 8pm, from Dh495, ages 18+, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai, 050 357 1113, www.platinumlist.net

Register your children for the Art of Living Workshops. The Art Excel course for children between the ages of 8 and 12 includes yoga, breathing, creativity-enhancing processes and games. The Yes course for ages 13 to 17 includes yoga and relaxation exercises. December 19 to 23, 12.30pm to 4.30pm, Dh300 for the Art Excel course; December 20 to 25, 5pm to 8pm, and December 26 to 30, 9am to noon, Dh400 for the Yes course, Art of Living Centre, Kalyan Silks Building, Abu Dhabi, 050 721 1957, www.artofliving.org

Sign up to take part in Carols in the Desert. Join in the traditional Abu Dhabi Christmas event organised by St Andrew's Church, complete with a barbecue area. December 11, from 4pm, fires lit at 5pm, free, convoys leaving at 3pm from Zayed Sports City Ice Rink and Chouiefat School, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, register at 050 827 1604, [e-mail]