Five things to do today: Indulge in Middle Eastern cuisine with a contemporary twist at Kahraman and wind down the week with The Laughter Factory

Our daily round-up of things to do. Indulge in Middle Eastern cuisine with a contemporary twist at Kahraman; wind down the week with The Laughter Factory; register for autumn classes at Dubai International Art Centre; make plans to see One World One Human Race; and sign up to try out for a role in Resuscitation Theatre’s autumn programme.

Kahraman combines Middle Eastern favourites with a contemporary twist. Courtesy Southern Sun

Indulge in Middle Eastern cuisine with a contemporary twist at Kahraman. The fare includes sashimi and nigiri alongside Arabian mezze and foie gras in kibbeh. From 7pm to midnight, Southern Sun, Al Mina Street, Abu Dhabi, www.southernsunabudhabi.com, 02 818 4888

Enjoy some laughs with The Laughter Factory. This month's line-up of top comedians features Carey Marx (pictured), Steve Shanyaski and Nick Dixon. At 9pm, Dh140, ages 21+, Mövenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, 04 355 1862, www.timeouttickets.com

Register now for autumn classes at Dubai International Art Centre, which includes painting, drawing, jewellery-making, animation, drama, fashion design and graphic design. Free demonstrations and workshops will run from September 7 to 11. Classes start on September 13, Street 75B, Jumeirah 1, behind Town Centre, Dubai, 04 344 4398, www.artdubai.com

Make plans to see One World One Human Race, where the singer-songwriter and peace activist Glenn Perry will perform and present a show featuring the Dubai Children's Choir and more than 200 singers and musicians from around the world. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, free, Al Nasr Leisureland, Oud Metha, Dubai, www.dubaimusicschool.com

Sign up to try out for a role in Resuscitation Theatre's autumn programme to be performed in November. All are welcome, including those with no prior acting experience. From 2pm to 5pm on Saturday or 7pm to 9pm on Sunday, Emirates Writers Union, The National Theatre, off 15th Street between 2nd and 4th streets, Abu Dhabi, [e-mail]