Watch the 1985 Iranian film Davandeh (The Runner) as part of Alserkal Avenue and Cinema Akil's summer screening series, Here Comes the Sun. The Amir Naderi film focuses on Amiro (Majid Niroumand), a young orphan who has lost his home during the war, and uses a child's perspective of the world to draw analogies with problems in the adult world. The drama also stars Abbas Nazeri and Musa Torkizadeh. At 7pm, free entry, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.cinemaakil.com
Have some fun with the comedians of Yalla Laughs, who are back after a break with Greek Comedy Night – the first of their monthly shows at Acropolis. The line-up includes Ray Addison, Rayan Karaky, Raslyn Agatha, Jon Boulton (pictured), Manju Naidu and the MC Erik Thornquist. At 7.30pm, Le Méridien, Abu Dhabi www.facebook.com/yallalaughs
Get tickets for The Great Chinese State Circus production of Swan Lake. Blending music, poetry and ballet to showcase the classic story of Odette, the princess turned into a swan by a sorcerer's curse.
September 3-5, 6.30pm and 10pm on September 3; 5pm and 9pm on September 4; 4pm and 8pm on September 5, from Dh195, Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net
Take your little one to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Children under the age of 3 and their parent or guardian can take advantage of the Baby Aquarist Pass for Dh100, which offers touch pool access and is valid for four weeks.From 10am until 1pm, level 2, Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 448 5200, www.thedubaiaquarium.com
Get healthy with the Family Health Check Up & Wellness Package special summer offer and get a complete check-up with blood tests; find out your food sensitivities and allergies; measure body fat, muscle mass and water consumption. Valid until September 15, Dh1,995 (regularly Dh5,500), DNA Center for Integrative Medicine & Wellness, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 610 9000, appointments@dnahealthcorp.com
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