5 things to do today: enjoy summer surprises in Dubai or learn about recycled art in Sharjah

Our daily round-up of things to do. Visit Dubai for a summer of surprises, learn how to make sculptures from recycled materials, get Ferrari World or Yas Waterworld tickets with a stay at Anantara, register your children for the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Summer Camp, or see an exhibition by artists from the UAE, Pakistan and Iran.

Enjoy a variety of events, special deals and activities at Dubai Summer Surprises, until August 20. Courtesy Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment.
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Visit Dubai and enjoy a range of events and special deals as part of Dubai Summer Surprises, including shopping, fashion and entertainment. You can also relax with spa deals, dine at top restaurants, meet kids' favourite animated characters and much more. Runs until August 20, locations across Dubai, www.visitdubai.com

Sign up to take part in the recycled everyday sculptures workshop at Maraya Art Centre. Learn about recycle artists, and make sculptures inspired by their work. Tuesday, 5pm to 6.30pm, Dh30, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, 06 556 6555, rsvp@maraya.ae, www.maraya.ae

Book a one-night getaway at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara and get tickets to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi or Yas Waterworld with complimentary shuttle service. Stay for two nights and get tickets to both entertainment venues. From Dh650 per night including breakfast, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa, Abu Dhabi. 02 656 1399, www.anantara.com

Register your children, ages 5 to 14, for the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Summer Camp. Sessions include swimming, watersports, beach games, arts and crafts, Zumba, squash and table tennis. Runs until September 15, 9am-2pm, Sundays to Thursdays, Dh800 per child per week; Dh6,000 for all 10 weeks, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, 02 697 0272.

See Domestic Affairs, a group exhibition by artists from the UAE, Pakistan and Iran that draws on the intimacy of everyday life through images of lost traditions and nostalgia. Open 10am to 7pm, Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 5052, www.ivde.net

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