View an exhibition of works by the Greek artist Takis Moraitis. The works draw inspiration from the Ionian Islands and Cyclades – combining colour and light to evoke romantic settings. From 10am to 10pm, Saturdays to Thursdays; 3pm to 11pm on Fridays, Avenue at Etihad Towers, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, 800 384 4238, www.etihadtowers.com
See The Transients, an exhibition of acrylic and oil paintings by Marwan Karout, in which the artist explores the struggles and loneliness of immigrants. Opens today, 8pm, then runs daily until April 2, 9am-8pm Sundays to Wednesdays; 9am-5pm Thursdays and Saturdays (closed Fridays), Alliance Française Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Head to GPP 2014 for the photography festival’s exhibition of Gregory Heisler’s 50 Portraits, workshops on lighting, street photography, fashion and wedding shoots and more. Registration required for most workshops and seminars, Gulf Photo Plus, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 380 8545, for the full schedule visit www.gulfphotoplus.com
Take in a 90-minute session of Sivananda yoga, a form of hatha yoga that focuses on proper exercise, breathing and diet, plus relaxation, positive thinking and meditation. Bring your own mats. From 10.30am to noon, Dh65, XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 04 353 5383, www.xvagallery.com
Book your spot for Friday’s Zumba Fitness Party, lead by the founder of the fitness movement Beto Perez. The two-hour master class is open to men and women of all fitness levels. March 14, from 3pm to 6pm for the fitness party with DJ and warm-up, from 6pm to 8pm for the master class, from Dh300, Al Bateen Secondary School football pitch, Aldar Academy, Abu Dhabi, 056 339 8919 or 050 109 0927
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