Five things to do today: have fun at The Beach Waterpark and visit the Al Ain night zoo.

Our daily round-up of things to do. Have fun at The Beach Waterpark; visit Al Ain night zoo; attend an art talk by Abdul Badi Abdul Musawwir; see the Shadow Art Exhibition; and sign up the kids for Gulf Star Summer Camps.

The Beach Waterpark. Courtesy The Beach Waterpark

EXPERIENCE watersports in a whole new way at The Beach Waterpark, where the inflatable playground offers entertaining activities for both kids and adults. Try the circuit, jump on the trampoline, slip down the slide, climb the ice tower or run up the ramp, then enjoy a meal at the Real Madrid Cafe. From 8am to 6.30pm, from Dh60 for adults, Dh50 for children, opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, www.thebeach.ae

visit the night zoo at Al Ain Zoo and experience a range of activities and observe the animals during the cooler evening hours, as they would be in their natural habitats in the wild. Rent a pair of night-vision goggles for a better view. From 4pm to 10pm, from Dh20 for adults; Dh10 for children, under 3 free, Al Ain Zoo, 03 781 1451, www.alainzoo.ae

attend an Art Talk and Workshop by the American artist Abdul Badi Abdul Musawwir, who will discuss his spiritual and artistic journey, taking visitors to the world of abstract Arabic calligraphy through what he refers to as "abstract linear Islamic expressionism". At 7pm, Salwa Zeidan Gallery, Space 22, The Collection, St Regis Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at [e-mail], 02 666 9659

see the Shadow Art Exhibition, in which the Jordanian artists Bassam Al Selawi and Maysoon Masalha showcase their works, which are a combination of sculpture, calligraphy and shadows. Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre Hotel, Dubai, 04 294 1222

sign up the kids for Gulf Star Summer Camps. Runs until August 28, 9am to 2.30pm for multi-activity camps at Jebel Ali Primary School and Repton School, Dubai; 9am-1pm for toddler camp at Dovecote Nursery, Dubai, Sundays to Thursdays, [e-mail], 050 429 4860