Watch Emirati filmmaker Nujoom Al Ghanem’s film Sounds of the Sea, which revolves around an ageing fishing community in the Umm Al Quwain creek. Despite their age, the fishermen hope for one more sea voyage with Saif Alzibadi, to revive the songs of this legendary sea singer. In Arabic with English subtitles. At 6.30pm, NYU Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Campus, Conference Center, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.nyuad.nyu.edu
to the exhibition Immortals, by Adel Abidin, as the artist returns to painting for the first time since 2003. The show looks at the manufactured nature of Arab media and raises important questions about the role that it has played in shifting geographic boundaries and allegiances. Daily until November 5, Saturday to Thursday 10am to 6pm; closed Friday, Unit 21, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai.Register
for a fashion extravaganza in Dubai. To mark 25 years in the industry, Indian designer Manish Malhotra will showcase his Lakmé India Fashion Week collections, including pieces from The Empress Story and The Gentlemen's Club. Bollywood stars are expected to attend. October 1, runway show at The Address hotel, Dubai Marina; October 2 to 3, trunk show at Studio 8, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, email info@studio8.ae.Indulge in the new truffle menu at the 24-hour restaurant Maison Mathis. From poached eggs to mushroom tarte, and farfalle pasta to cornfed chicken, there are a range of dishes featuring the coveted fungus. Maison Mathis, Dusit Thani, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, www.mm-dusit.com, bonjour@mm-dusit.com, 04 335 7769.
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for the Hilton Dubai Tower Race 2015. The challenge involves climbing 730 stairs up 36 floors at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort. Funds raised go to support Emirates Red Crescent. October 3, 7.30am, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, The Walk, Dubai, registration, at