5 things to do: Learn about different types of cheeses or visit the Hermès exhibition Coup de Theatre

Our daily round-up of things to do: Learn about cheese and try more than a dozen varieties from France, Germany and Italy at The Park Bar & Grill; Visit the Hermès exhibition Coup de Theatre at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island; Get tickets to attend the UAE National Day Polo Cup at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club; View Al Ain Emirates Natural History Group’s annual photo competition; or watch the Yann Arthus-Bertrand documentary Human as part of Take 21.

Learn all about cheese and try more than a dozen varieties from France, Germany and Italy at The Park Bar & Grill on Saaidyat island. Courtesy of Farmer’s Garden

Learn all about cheese and try more than a dozen varieties from France, Germany and Italy at The Park Bar & Grill. You'll also get to sample four dishes incorporating cheese as a main ingredient. The finale of the hotel's special master's series is hands-on, with a guided tour and expertise on the cheese trolley provided by Audrey Daly from Classic Fine Foods and Guillaume Joly, the Park Hyatt's executive chef. From 7pm; only cheese trolley Dh80; set menu Dh250 per person, Dh350 with beverages, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, reservations at 02 407 1138 or [e-mail]

Visit the Hermès exhibition Coup de Theatre. The travelling showcase created by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk features classic Hermès timepieces in theatrical displays, including Time to Dream. The exhibition allows guests to rediscover the most celebrated collections, including Cape Cod, Dressage, Clipper and Arceau, in a lighthearted way. From 10am to 10pm, Al Manara International Jewellery, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 674 3444, www.thegalleria.ae

Get tickets to attend the UAE National Day Polo Cup at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. Watch eight teams compete, including top UAE teams. Plus there will be shows, entertainment, food and activities to honour the country's equestrian heritage. Friday, 12.30pm, Dh50 for adults; Dh25 for children ages 6 to 12, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Al Qudra Road, Dubai, 04 361 8111, www.poloclubdubai.com

View Al Ain Emirates Natural History Group's annual photo competition, showcasing original images, taken by group members, of flora, fauna, culture and scenery of the UAE and Oman. At 7.30pm, Islamic Institute (formerly the UAEU Men's Campus), Al Ain, 050 112 1637, www.enhg.org/AlAin

Watch the Yann Arthus-Bertrand documentary Human as part of Take 21. Ahead of COP 21, the December global-environment summit in Paris, Alliance Française Dubai and the French Embassy present their monthly programming under the theme of climate change. The screening is free and the film is subtitled in English. At 6pm, The Yard, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org