CATCH the last days of an exhibition by Nabil Nahas. The artist's second solo exhibition will feature his best-known series, Fractals and his Galactic paintings and focus on his three-dimensional paintings, which are described as being as tactile as they are optical. From 10am to 6pm, Lawrie Shabibi, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 346 9906, www.lawrieshabibi.com
EXPLORE the aesthetic and unique world of the late Lebanese sculptor Alfred Basbous. An exhibition of 40 sculptures he created in bronze and metal opens today. From 10am to 10pm, Opera Gallery, Gate Village, Building 3, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, 04 323 0909, www.operagallery.com
WATCH a screening of the 1926 classic The General, starring Buster Keaton, followed by a 15-minute compilation of small extracts of the comedy routines of Laurel and Hardy at Cinémathèque of Bastakiya@XVA Gallery. Audiences can expect a brief introduction and a short discussion following the film. Starts at 7pm, free entry, XVA Art Hotel, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, www.xvagallery.com, 04 353 5383
SEE an exhibition presented by Art Hub, Perspectives on the Grand Mosque, in which seven artists present their works that feature the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, www.adah.ae, 02 551 5005
TRY some water activities at Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, at the hotel's private beach, including waterskiing, knee boarding, wake boarding, tube riding, kayaking and paddle boarding. Prices vary per sport. From 11am to 5pm, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Electra Street, 02 644 6666, www.lemeridienabudhabi.com
