5 things to do today: sign up for an Arabic calligraphy course and join a Zumba class

Our daily round-up of things to do: sign up for Arabic calligraphy classes; get fit and join a Zumba class; go ice skating at Zayed Sports City; explore the exhibition by Beno Saradzic; and see The Book (Re-Imagined) exhibit.

Arabic calligraphy. Randi Sokoloff / The National

Sign up for the Diwani Workshop. This Arabic calligraphy course, taught by Nafi Hakki, will teach attendees the skills and techniques for positioning and inscribing Arabic words so they show integrity, harmony, rhythm and a creative fire. Tueday, April 12, April 19, 26 and May 3, Dh1,300 for four sessions, 7.50pm to 9.50pm, Art Central, Boutik Mall, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, [e-mail], 056 201 7970

Dance your way to a healthy start of the week with Zumba. This aerobic fitness programme features movements inspired by various styles of Latin-American dance and is performed primarily to Latin American dance music. Every Monday in April, 10am to 10.55am, Dh70, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, bodytreestudio.com, 02 443 4448

Lace up your skates and take to the ice today at Zayed Sports City Ice Rink. Ice skating is fun for all ages and is a great way to get your daily dose of exercise as the temperature outside continues to climb. Daily, 9am to 10pm, from Dh45 per person, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, www.zsc.ae, 02 403 4333

Explore the exhibition by photographer Beno Saradzic, which presents a selection of the most engaging images from his collection that focuses on the capital. Daily until April 30, The Chocolate Gallery Corridor, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Between The Bridges, Abu Dhabi, www.mondagallery.com

See

The Book (Re-Imagined)

, an exhibition in which artists manipulate the familiar structure of books. Daily until May 15, 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), The Mojo Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai,