Learn the art of pizza-making at Big Chefs. The 90-minute workshop will allow pizza enthusiasts to create masterpieces using authentic ingredients. Today, May 27, and Saturday, May 30, from 10am to 11.30am, Dh150 for adults; Dh95 for children includes one pizza and a drink as well as a pizza-making recipe card, Big Chefs restaurant, The Beach opposite JBR, Dubai, 04 551 5302, www.bigchefs.co
See Sowar, in which the artist Rabee Douier presents paintings depicting various aspects of Arab culture, such as Arabian horses, ships, music and old residential neighbourhoods. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, 02 657 0000
Sign up for the Short+Sweet Workshops, based on the 10-minute play festival. Activities include an acting workshop, a writing workshop and a seminar for teachers. On Saturday, May 30, from Dh100 per workshop; full-day pass for Dh220, Abu Dhabi Theatre, Breakwater near Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 04 438 5574, www.virginmegastore.me
Plan to attend the Family Art Workshop, based on the talk Art as Witness of Globalisation, as part of the Louvre Abu Dhabi: Talking Art Series. Participants will create a gestural mark-making painting in the style of the American artist Cy Twombly. From 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday, May 28; 11am to 1pm on Saturday, May 20, Dh50, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 657 5800, register at manaratalsaadiyat@tcaabudhabi.ae
Register kids, ages 3-8, for a gelato workshop. The two-hour class includes learning about ingredients, chopping fruits, scooping ice cream and designing a container label. From 11am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, Dh120 per child, Dri Dri, The Beach, JBR, Dubai, 04 553 0647, www.facebook.com/DriDriDubai
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