See the exhibition Invisible Threads: Technology and its Discontents, in which 15 international artists present works that explore the tensions that emerge in our everyday relationships with technology. Open noon to 8pm, NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 628 8000, www.nyuad-artgallery.org.
Attend upMarket, a pop-up boutique showcasing a wide range of products, including beach kaftans, summer sandals, clutches, swimwear, beach bags and homewares. Plus, Saadiyat Beach Club offers ladies all-day entrance to the pool and beach access for Dh125. From 10am to 2pm, free entrance; Dh125 for pool and beach, Saadiyat Beach Club, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.tinybeanevents.com.
Join the swimming fleet and train in the open water of Black Lake at Wadi Adventure for your next triathlon or swim event – or just to get fit. This 375-metre lake is Al Ain's only open-water swim-training venue, and is open on Tuesdays for individual training sessions. From 5.30pm to 7pm, Dh50, Wadi Adventure, Al Ain, 03 781 8422, www.wadiadventure.ae.
Register to attend a ladies-only Emirati cooking demonstration with CitiSpi. Chef Uwe Micheel will explore the rich heritage of the cuisine, including Samak, Chicken Margoogat and Aseeda Bobar. Then savour the dishes as you enjoy a three-course meal. Saturday, 10am to 1.30pm, from Dh185, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Dubai, register at www.facebook.com/CitiSpi.
Get tickets now for The Kapil Sharma Comedy Show. Sharma, one of India's top comedians, returns to the UAE with a team of performers, including Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Ali Asgar and Sugandha Mishra. October 27, doors open at 7pm, show starts at 9pm, Dh200, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net.
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