Try the ballroom dancing and burlesque classes recently added to James & Alex Dance Studios' schedule. With salsa, contemporary, tango, belly dancing, Zumba, ballet and hip-hop to choose from as well, it's easy to fiand a dance style that's right for you. From 2pm to 10pm, Dh65 per class and packages are available, Dubai Media City, 04 447 0773, www.jamesandalex.com
See The Illusionists 2.0, featuring world-class master magicians performing a mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable optical illusions with cutting-edge visual effects for a fast-paced, high-energy performance. At 9pm, from Dh199, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, 056 675 6834, www.tixbox.com
Make plans to take your kids to the European Day of Languages, where children ages 6-10 can experience free lessons in English, French, German and Czech, plus enjoy story-telling sessions, films, arts and crafts and food. September 27, from 10am to 4pm, free, German International School Dubai, Al Quoz, 04 325 9865, www.facebook.com/EDLDUBAI
Check out Superheroes Present: The Dance Off Soundsystem. Four DJs and battle MCs from the UK festival circuit will present an interactive show including dance and rap battles, plus the Red Bull breakdance team will show off some moves. From 6pm to 3am, free entry, The Dek on Eight, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, www.facebook.com/superheroesdubai
Catch the final day of the European Film Screenings, which features the best of recent independent films including Blind Spot at 6pm and Good Bye, Lenin! at 8pm, plus the Emirati short film La Tkhaleeny (Don't Leave Me) by Khalid Al Mahmood. Free entry, Cine 1, VOX Cinemas, Mercato Mall, Dubai, www.facebook.com/EuropeanFilmScreenings
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