23 FRI

Local photography gallery, The Empty Quarter, has a new exhibition. Martin Becka has used antique techniques and salted paper prints to shoot Dubai’s construction and buildings, the result being a series of shots in which contemporary objects look like long-lost buildings. The exhibition will also feature a camera manufactured in 1857 and a mock dark room. Until November 17.

Dubai, Transmutations, The Empty Quarter, 04-3231210

24 SAT For some thought-provoking art, head to the XVA gallery to catch Two Takes on Reality — an exhibition by artists Rafael Mahdavi and Mansur Salim, which will be held until November 18. While Mahdavi’s landscape works symbolise his memories, Salim redefines reality through his art. There is no space for illusion here, as the artists aim to alter one’s view of reality.

XVA gallery, Al Quoz: 04-3535383

25 SUN Working out need not be boring as long as you have a racquet and ball to play with. People on the lookout for fun methods to burn those stubborn calories can enrol for tennis classes organised by CF Tennis in various parts of the city. You can have your pick by choosing either a group class along with your friends, a private class or even a semi-private class.

Clark Francis Tennis, Garhoud: : 04-2824540

26 MON Photography enthusiasts can now see well-shot photographs — and have them explained by their creator. The F1 Photo Exhibition, at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, will exhibit pictures by  Sepp and Daniel Reinhard. The latter is a Formula One photographer and will take visitors on a tour around the snaps.

Emirates Palace, Mezzaluna Restaurant: 050-2251783

27 TUE Roman Polanski’s thriller, Rosemary’s Baby, is this week’s pick for movie night at the Shelter Gallery. Arguably Polanski’s best-known film, it features a waif-like Mia Farrow as Rosemary who is targeted by a cult. Shortly after a nightmare in which she is raped by something ‘inhuman’, she discovers she is pregnant. The film starts at 8.30pm and is not one for mums-to-be.
The Shelter, Al Quoz: 04-4345655

28 WED A month-long ‘Go Green’ photography exhibition will be launched by Canon Middle East. The aim is to encourage budding artists to submit images for the competition that are inspired by the environment. The winner will be the  proud owner of  a hi-tech DSLR Canon camera — the EOS 500 D. Judges include an online panel of eminent photographers.
www.gulfphotoplus.com/canoncompetition

29 THU One half of Grammy Award-winning dance music duo Deep Dish, Ali Shirazina, is set to step behind the decks at The Lodge nightclub tonight. Better known as Dub Fire, Iranian-born Shirazina will play his brand of deep house and techno to Dubai’s party people. Expect this gig to be packed.

The Lodge, Oud Metha: 04-3379470