In Abu Dhabi
Picasso Abu Dhabi, the Arab world's first exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris, featuring 186 paintings, sculptures and drawings at Gallery One, Emirates Palace until September 4.
In Dubai
DIY painting sessions at Jam Jar, Shaikh Zayed Road. The Jam Jar is an urban DIY painting studio and Art Gallery, where individuals and groups can indulge in a unique art experience.
Metal Night at Touch, Four Points Sheraton. Listen to the likes of Therion, Epica and After Forever. 9pm-3am. Entry Fees Dh35.
Indian music at Plan B, Wafi City. Time 10pm-3am. Entry fees Dh70, free for ladies.
DJ Charl closes Serotonin for Ramadan, with funk, soul and house at Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland. 9pm-3am.
Costume night at Long's bar, Towers Rotana Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road. 9pm till late.
It's retro night - back to basic 80's music at Keva, Al Nasr Leisureland.
Pop and rock from two fifths of The Maplejacks at Scarlett's, Emirates Towers. 6.30pm-9pm.
A Night on Broadway with Frank Sinatra's classics at The Balcony bar, Shangri-La Hotel. 6pm-3am.
Guess right and win great prizes at Biggles, Airport hotel. Time 9.30pm-2am.
A genre-trashing mix of newly released tracks with DJ Ricardo Da Force at The Apartment Lounge and Club, Jumeirah. Entry free. 10pm till late.
Flamenco guitarists play at Seville's, Wafi City. 8.30pm till late.
Paul twangs his way into the hearts of the Irish Village faithful, Dubai tennis stadium. 9pm-12 midnight.
The impressive Swedish-Lebanese chanteuse, Therése Neaimé, sings at Charlie Parrot's. 9pm till late.
Instrumental jazz plucked, blown and banged out on the double bass, saxophone, drums and keyboard by Olivier Collette quartet at Blue Bar.
