See the first solo exhibition in the Middle East by Zhuang Hong Yi. The Dutch-Chinese artist will present his three-dimensional works that combine acrylic with handmade rice paper on canvas, including the untitled image pictured. 10am-7.30pm, Salwwa Zeidan Gallery, Space 22, The Collection, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 9656, www.salwazeidangallery.com
Plan to visit Yas Mall and have your photo taken with the Uefa Champions League trophy, which comes to the UAE for the first time in advance of the opening of the Uefa Champions League Experience, a concept store and casual dining destination that is scheduled to open in early June. Plus see two top football freestylers perform demonstrations of keepy-uppy. May 1-2, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmall.com
Register for the Energy Pranic Healing Basic Course and learn to relieve stress, aches and pain the natural way in this course that runs over two consecutive Fridays. May 8 and 15, 9am-5pm, Fridays; Dh900 includes, book, CD, certificate and lunch for both days, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi, register until May 5 at 050 466 9551, pranasuzi@gmail.com
Learn DIY oil painting at thejamjar. This workshop for adults will teach colour theory basics and a variety of application techniques to create a textured and harmonious finished painting. 6.30-9pm, Dh80 includes all materials except oil paints, thejamjar, Al Quoz 3, Dubai, 04 341 7303, info@thejamjardubai.com
Take an Arabic typography class and design the Arabic alphabet by redefining and designing letters using different graphic influence, moods and methods. 5-7.30pm, Dh100, Creekside, Dubai, register at sorour.amini@ymail.com
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