5 things to do today: attend the Shopping Soirée or sign up for the Chelsea College of Art short-course programme

Our daily round-up of things to do. Attend the Shopping Soirée at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa; sign up for the Chelsea College of Art short-course programme; register to attend the talk Global Legacy: Sheikh Zayed’s Faith and Humanitarianism; visit Hard Rock Cafe Dubai to be eligible for prizes; and book a spot for Physique 57 Summer Sizzle and Sculpt Workshop.

The Shopping Soirée is at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Khalifa City. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Attend the Shopping Soirée and find quality, handmade crafts and gift items from local vendors at pop-up shops featuring jewellery, home decor, clothing, toys, baby products, skincare, furniture, handbags and more. From 10am to 2pm, The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, [e-mail]

Sign up to take part in the Chelsea College of Art short-course programme. There are 12 courses available, including interior design, bespoke furniture and curating art, as well as a one-day-only "bite sized" course on Textile Design Techniques on May 27, focusing on the principles of textile design techniques. Students will be able to explore fabric design production techniques through a series of presentations and exercises. May 9 to 28, various timings, d3, Dubai Design District, Dubai, register at www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/courses/short-courses

Register to attend Global Legacy: Sheikh Zayed's Faith and Humanitarianism as part of the Multaqa Zayed National Museum. The talk will focus on the compassion of Sheikh Zayed, the Founding President of the UAE, as he looked beyond the country, supporting projects around the globe, and will examine his continuing legacy. Tuesday, 7-8.30pm, free, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 657 5800, www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae

Visit Hard Rock Cafe Dubai and you will be eligible for prizes from Hard Rock International's Rockbox, including a Fender guitar and an all-inclusive six-night getaway for two at a Hard Rock Hotel of your choice. Two winners will be chosen daily. Open noon to 2am, Hard Rock Cafe Dubai, Dubai Festival City Mall, 04 232 8900, www.hardrockbox.com

Book a spot for Physique 57 Summer Sizzle and Sculpt Workshop, cardio-focused workouts led by Ariel Azarian and Karlee Kautz that will put you on the path to fitness in 90 minutes. June 4, 10.30am, Dh200, Physique 57, Al Thanya Mall and Citywalk, Dubai, www.physique57.com