Visit the Shopping Soiree and find quality, handmade crafts and gift items from local vendors at pop-up shops featuring jewellery, home decor, clothing, toys, baby products, skin care, furniture, handbags and more. Today, from 10am-2pm, The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, info@shoppingsoiree.ae
Sign up your children for the six-week autumn art programmes available at thejamjar. The Young Artist Programme is for ages 9-15 and explores the theme "identity". The Art Academy is for ages 15 and older and offers each student personalised guidance for their development and support for current projects. Wednesdays, beginning November 9, 4.30pm to 6.30pm, from Dh1600 for Young Artist Programme; Dh1900 for Art Academy, thejamjar, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, www.thejamjardubai.com
Head to The Galleria on Al Maryah Island and take part in the Pink Caravan event in support of breast-cancer awareness. Get free and private screening exams, receive pink roses and get pampered with free nail service from NStyle. Daily until Friday, 4pm to 10pm, Level 1, North Podium, in front of Bulgari, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, www.thegalleria.ae
Enjoy Halloween-themed stage performances, face-painting, arts and crafts and a costume competition for toddlers at Mattel Play! Town, the themed indoor play attraction at City Walk. Best-dressed little monsters will win prizes courtesy of Mattel. Today, 5pm, Mattel Play! Town, City Walk, Dubai, 800 637227, www.playtowndubai.com
Catch the final day of the exhibition Poetry in Wood, in which the artist Chaouki Choukini combines delicate drawings with masterfully carved wood sculptures. Open 10am-7pm, Green Art Gallery, Street 8, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 346 9305, www.gagallery.com
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