In Art in Architecture, the Indian photographer Sumesh Senan presents images that were born out of curiosity to see architecture from a unique perspective, including The Cheese Building, Dubai (pictured). From 9am to 8pm, Alliance Française Dubai, Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
VIEW the exhibition Crossings: An African Arabian Dialogue. The works of the artists Raouf Rifai and Joël Mpah Dooh (One Night in Rue de la Joie, pictured) are the first to feature in a series of three exhibitions exploring Africa's relationship and contribution to the global language of contemporary art. From 10am to 7pm, The Mojo Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 347 7388, www.themojogallery.com
SIG UP for the Core Strengthening Yoga series led by Sasha Quince, which looks at unconventional core-strengthening postures and breathing techniques to stimulate the abdominal muscle group and back muscles. Begins January 26 and runs weekly for five weeks. From 7pm to 8pm, Dh325, Eastern Mangroces Hotel and Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, www.letsgoyogame.com
ATTEND Cinémathèque of Bastakiya for a screening of the 1939 comedy Modern Times, written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, followed by a short discussion. At 7pm, free entry, XVA Art Hotel, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 04 353 5383, www.xvagallery.com
TAKE the kids to see the Furby Live Show, a 25-minute event that is part of Dubai Shopping Festival, with stories, music, dancing and yummy food. Blue Furby and Pink Furby and their friends will put on a show three times a day. At 5pm, 6.30pm and 9pm, The Walk, JBR, Dubai, www.mydsf.ae
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