Five things to do today: see the exhibition Crossroads #15 – The Year of the Horse

Also, catch the exhibition Crazy Earth - The Art Way; head to Sikka 2014, dig in to some Filipino food and plan your Persian New Year celebrations

An artwork by Paddy Lennon for Crossroads #15 – The Year of the Horse. Courtesy Swiss Art Gate UAE and Paddy Lennon
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See the exhibition Crossroads #15 – The Year of the Horse, which consists of horse paintings and drawings as well as abstract landscapes by the Irish artist Paddy Lennon in a tribute to the year of the horse according to the Chinese zodiac. From 10am to 10pm daily, Light Box Gallery, Marina Wing, Yas Viceroy Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 050 225 1783, www.swissartgateuae.com

Get immersed in the exhibition Crazy Earth – The Art Way, which opens up a world of fantasy in order to contribute to a real-life cause. Through a partnership with The Big Heart Campaign, the Swedish artist Peter Sköld's fantastical works will benefit Syrian refugee children. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, 02 654 3333, www.fairmont.com/abu-dhabi

Take in Sikka 2014, the art fair that features visual art projects by Emirati and locally based talent, as well as outdoor film, live music, entertainment, performances, workshops, educational activities and more. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 04 384 2000, www.sikka.ae

Make a plan to ring in the Persian New Year, Nowruz, with a feast of Oriental barbecue and Iranian grills, plus entertainment, including a fire show, belly dancers and a DJ who'll be spinning Iranian music. March 21, 7pm, Dh160, I-Chill Beach Lounge, Rixos The Palm, Dubai, 04 457 5454, dine.dubai@rixos.com

Dig in to some fine Filipino fare at Sakura’s SaloSaloSaHapunan evening. At Dh99 per person net, the buffet is yours to savour from 7pm to 11pm and includes soft drinks. Taj Palace Hotel, Deira, Dubai, 04 223 2222