Explore works by Syrian artist Mohannad Orabi at the exhibition Family Portrait, where he examines the psychology of memory and how it shapes one's perception of formative experiences. Opens today, then runs daily until October 30, 10am to 8pm, Sundays to Thursdays; noon to 8pm on Saturdays (closed Fridays), Ayyam Gallery, Gate Village Building 3, DIFC, Dubai, 04 439 2395, www.ayyamgallery.com
Check out the works of German artist Haleh Redjaian at the In-Between Spaces exhibition. The artworks feature patterns and grids created by nimble, geometric elements such as lines, triangles and circles. Redjaian sees her works, which depict digressions from rigid forms, as a reflection of how people create, adapt to and deviate from order in their daily lives. Opens today, then runs daily until November 5, Saturday to Thursday, 10am to 7pm, Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde, Street 8, Alserkal Ave, #17, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, 04 323 5052, www.ivde.net
Get ready for catwalk shows featuring Burberry, Victoria Beckham, Tom Ford and Valentino at World of Fashion. Today, Lebanese star Elissa will share insights on her personal style. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Mall of the Emirates, Tunisian calligraffiti artist eL Seed will create an artwork during the first two days. Today until Saturday, Elissa's appearance is at 8.30pm, different timings for various events, Central Galleria, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, www.facebook.com/malloftheemirates
Try your hand at target practice with the Sniper Rifle 300M competition. Winners will get trophies and cash prizes up to Dh5,000 for first place. Until September 30, Dh250 for entry; Dh200 for reshoots of .223; Dh308 for reshoots of .308, Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi, 02 556 8555, www.alforsan.com
Watch Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole in the timeless classic Lawrence of Arabia as part of Iris Yas Island's movie night. Tonight, 7.30pm, Iris Yas Island, Yas Marina, Building 1, Abu Dhabi, to RSVP call 055 160 5636
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