See the exhibition Happy Lucky where the artist Robert Hammond explores contemporary allegories through modern interfaces and with reflective works that mirror modern iconography. From 10am to 7pm, Art Sawa, Gate Village Building 8, Podium Level, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, 04 386 2366, www.artsawa.com
Visit the exhibition Crossings: Archeology of the Spirit, in which the Egyptian artist Medhat Shafik presents works made up of natural materials such as cotton paper, pigmented fabrics and discarded pieces of wood. From 10am to 7pm, The Mojo Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 347 7388, www.themojogallery.com
Sign up for hands-on silver-jewellery making classes with the silversmith and instructor Don Sankey. Classes begin on April 20 at Al Bateen School in Abu Dhabi. Plus, monthly weekend workshops will be held at The Club, which are also open to non-members. For more information, visit www.dssilversmith.com
Take part in the 2014 Chakra Yoga Challenge with Let's Go Yoga. A new chakra will be explored each week through meditations, visualisations, breathing and more. On Sundays, from April 13 to June 15, from 7pm to 8pm, Dh650 for the 10-class Chakra Flow Yoga package, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, www.letsgoyogame.com, 050 349 2336
Enjoy an evening with the British DJ Russ Winstanley, who returns to Dubai with his northern soul rarities from the 1960s and 1970s, some of which he has spun for more than 35 years. From 9pm to 2am, Dh75, tickets available at the door, George & Dragon Pub, Ambassador Hotel, Al Falah Street, Bur Dubai, 04 393 9444
* Compiled by Ellen Fortini
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if you go
The flights
Flydubai flies to Podgorica or nearby Tivat via Sarajevo from Dh2,155 return including taxes. Turkish Airlines flies from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Podgorica via Istanbul; alternatively, fly with Flydubai from Dubai to Belgrade and take a short flight with Montenegro Air to Podgorica. Etihad flies from Abu Dhabi to Podgorica via Belgrade. Flights cost from about Dh3,000 return including taxes. There are buses from Podgorica to Plav.
The tour
While you can apply for a permit for the route yourself, it’s best to travel with an agency that will arrange it for you. These include Zbulo in Albania (www.zbulo.org) or Zalaz in Montenegro (www.zalaz.me).
