Tarun Tahiliani's collection for SoPritti. Courtesy Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani's collection for SoPritti. Courtesy Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani's collection for SoPritti. Courtesy Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani's collection for SoPritti. Courtesy Tarun Tahiliani

5 things to do today: Plan to attend SoPritti and book tickets to see Yanni


Aarti Jhurani
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Plan

to attend SoPritti - a fashion and lifestyle exhibition that will showcase the creations of leading and emerging designers from India. Exhibiting designers include Tarun Tahiliani, Rimple and Harpreet Narula, Anju Modi and Ayesha Hashwani. Saturday, 10am to 8pm, Al Yassat Ballroom, Murooj Rotana Hotel, Dubai

Visit

the exhibition

Walk Alone in Afghanistan

, which showcases works by the award-winning French-American photographer Pia Torelli. See portraits of people from Afghanistan from Torelli's visits to the country. From 10am to 7pm, La Galerie Nationale, Alserkal Avenue, Unit 27, Dubai,

Book

tickets to see Yanni, as the renowned Greek world-music composer returns to the UAE as part of his tour promoting his latest album,

Sensuous Chill

. A 15-member band will accompany the composer, who will also play popular tracks from his 30-year career. September 29, 7.30pm, from Dh495, du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi,

Attend

the exhibition

Just a Look

. Tor Seidel presents a compilation of images from his book

The Dubai

, which documents the UAE's growth and diversity, as well as new images of the UAE from his next book project. From 10am to 6pm, XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 04 353 5383,

Sign up

for the Yoga Shred Challenge with Sasha Quince. Meshing yoga and cardio, the five-week challenge is open to enthusiasts of all experience levels. October 9 to November 6, every Sunday from 7pm to 8pm, Dh320 for five weeks or Dh68 per session, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, call 02 656 1152 or email

to book a spot

listings@thenational.ae