See 10:52, a collective exhibition that commemorates Ayyam Gallery's 10th anniversary by highlighting all 52 artists whose work has appeared in solo shows at its locations over the past decade. It features paintings, drawings, video, photography and installation works. Open 10am to 6pm, 11-12 Ayyam Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 6242, www.ayyamgallery.com
Get tickets to see Varekai: Tales of the Forest Cirque du Soleil. It takes place deep in a forest, at the summit of a volcano, in a magical world where a young man takes on an extraordinary adventure. September 16 to 24, 4.30pm and 8.30pm on September 16, 17 and 24; 6pm and 10pm on September 18, 19 and 20 (no show on September 21); 6pm on September 22; 2pm and 6pm on September 23, from Dh245, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai. www.tixbox.com
Register your children, ages 3 and over, for the Fairmont Falcons' Kids Club Summer Camp, where they can enjoy educational activities including Treasure Hunters, Tropical Paradise, Safari Adventure and Raiders of the Lost Artifacts. Runs until August 25, 1pm to 5pm, from Dh60 per hour; Dh180 per day; Dh610 per week, Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 457 3331, www.fairmont.com/palm-dubai
Book a fun team outing at Tee and Putt Mini Golf and enjoy 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark fun indoors, where families, friends and even companies can stay cool indoors and take part in a challenging and motivating team-building activity. Open 10am to 10pm, Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi; Wafi Mall, Dubai, www.teeandputt.com
Enjoy the indulgent summer packages at Talise Spa, including a full day at the spa, a full-body massage, or the ultimate oxygen renewal, as well as complimentary use of the spa facilities and Talise Wellness Tea. From Dh495 for A Day at the Spa, Talise Spa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai, reservations at 04 301 7365, BAATalise@jumeirah.com
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RESULTS
2pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (Dirt) 1,200m
Winner: Najem Al Rwasi, Fabrice Veron (jockey), Ahmed Al Shemaili (trainer)
2.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: Fandim, Fernando Jara, Majed Al Jahouri
3pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m
Winner: Harbh, Pat Cosgrave, Ahmed Al Mehairbi
3.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m
Winner: Wakeel W’Rsan, Richard Mullen, Jaci Wickham
4pm: Crown Prince of Sharjah Cup Prestige (PA) Dh200,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: Jawaal, Fernando Jara, Majed Al Jahouri
4.30pm: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup (TB) Dh200,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: Tailor’s Row, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer
if you go
Getting there
Etihad (Etihad.com), Emirates (emirates.com) and Air France (www.airfrance.com) fly to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport, from Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively. Return flights cost from around Dh3,785. It takes about 40 minutes to get from Paris to Compiègne by train, with return tickets costing €19. The Glade of the Armistice is 6.6km east of the railway station.
Staying there
On a handsome, tree-lined street near the Chateau’s park, La Parenthèse du Rond Royal (laparenthesedurondroyal.com) offers spacious b&b accommodation with thoughtful design touches. Lots of natural woods, old fashioned travelling trunks as decoration and multi-nozzle showers are part of the look, while there are free bikes for those who want to cycle to the glade. Prices start at €120 a night.
More information: musee-armistice-14-18.fr ; compiegne-tourisme.fr; uk.france.fr
Desert Warrior
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Rating: 3/5
Results:
6.30pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,400m.
Winner: Walking Thunder, Connor Beasley (jockey), Ahmad bin Harmash (trainer).
7.05pm: Handicap (rated 72-87) Dh 165,000 1,600m.
Winner: Syncopation, George Buckell, Doug Watson.
7.40pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,400m.
Winner: Big Brown Bear, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.
8.15pm: Handicap (75-95) Dh 190,000 1,200m.
Winner: Stunned, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.
8.50pm: Handicap (85-105) Dh 210,000 2,000m.
Winner: New Trails, Connor Beasley, Ahmad bin Harmash.
9.25pm: Handicap (75-95) Dh 190,000 1,600m.
Winner: Pillar Of Society, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.
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Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm
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Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km
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