Register your musical- and drama-minded children, ages 6 to 18, for the next term at Hayley's Comet Theatre Company, where they can take part in professionally led workshops in a variety of disciplines including vocal training, acting and dance, for specific age groups. Starts September 11, from Dh1,150 for one-hour classes; Dh1,850 for two-hour classes for the term, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, Dubai, 055 104 0538, info@hayleyscomet.com
Catch the final days of the exhibition Against the Darkness. Iranian calligrapher Mohammad Bozorgi presents an exploration of colour and the high level of abstraction that can be realised when calligraphic forms are freed in complex compositions. Open 10am to 8pm, Ayyam Gallery, Gate Village Building 3, DIFC, Dubai, 04 439 2395, www.ayyamgallery.com
Sign up to take part in the GetFitChick eight-week transformation boot camp, where you can lose weight and body fat and gain confidence through a specific diet and exercise programme of endurance, circuit training and yoga led by trainers Salma Ismail and Kirsteen Thain. September 18 to November 12, Dh3,000, Train Strength & Fitness, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, www.getfitchick.ae
Book your spot to attend the workshop Empower and Inspire Emirati Women, led by jewellery sculpture artist Azza Al Qubaisi in celebration of Emirati Women's Day. Learn about Al Qubaisi's journey as an entrepreneur, and take part in a hands-on ornamental art project. Saturday, 1pm to 4pm, free, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 657 0227, marketing.khalidiya@rotana.com
Get tickets to see Boyzlife, featuring Brian McFadden of Westlife and Keith Duffy of Boyzone together on one stage in an intimate evening of stories and music. November 10 and 11, doors open at 6.15pm, show starts at 7.45pm. November 10 at beach of the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Dubai Marina; November 11 at garden of the Hilton Abu Dhabi, Corniche, www.ticketmaster.ae
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