Visit the exhibition Phantom Voyage, in which Hungarian artist Teréz Szilvia presents an imaginary world that liberates the mind. The motif of a sailboat recurs in the images (such as Phantom Voyage, pictured), revealing a temporary world of freedom, and an invitation to meet far away from politics, wars, injustice and violence. Open from 10am to 10pm, Z Gallery, first floor, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 04 323 0333, www.fourpointssheikhzayedroad.com
Get tickets now to attend Under the Sky, an Arabic-language play directed by Maher Salibi and starring Yara Sabri (pictured). It tells the story of a Syrian woman who has lost her children to war and reflects on how meaning has been stolen from her life, while recollecting Syria's painful history through love, hate, scorn and forgiveness. Thursday and Friday, 8.30pm, from Dh50, Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org
Take part in the debut event of the Reader's Majlis, organised by Dubai International Writers' Centre. Book lovers are invited to attend with the latest book they have read and discuss their experiences with others. The event is a chance to discover other genres and cultures. From 10am to 11am, free, includes tea, coffee and croissants, Plantation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, JBR, Dubai, www.diwc.ae
Register now to take part in the Sharbatly Fruit Aquathlon Series, an action-packed morning of competitive fun for runners and swimmers.
A variety of races is open to juniors and adults. February 27, from 6am, from Dh200, Fairmont The Palm, Dubai, register by February 24
Keep up with your fitness resolutions at Yas Mall, where you can power walk on Monday mornings with Pernille, a women's fitness coach. Pernille will spur you on to get your heart rate up and burn extra calories. Plus get discounts at a variety of mall shops and food outlets until 2pm on the day. From 9am to 10am for the walk with Coach Pernille, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmall.ae
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