5 things to do today: Shop to your heart’s content at Abu Dhabi’s Shopping Soirée

Attend the Shopping Soirée at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A, see the Iranian exhibition An Autobiography & Other Confessions and register now to attend the Let’s Go Yoga’s Abu Dhabi Spa Retreat.

Bubs boutique. Courtesy of Tiny Bean Events

Attend the Shopping Soirée and find quality, handmade crafts and gift items from local vendors at 35 pop-up shops all under one roof, featuring homeware, clothing, toys, baby products, skincare, furniture, handbags and more. From 10am to 2pm, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, [e-mail]

See the exhibition An Autobiography & Other Confessions. The Iranian artist Samira Abbassy presents oil paintings on canvas and gesso panel, accompanied by works on paper. Pictured is Three Ways of Amputation. From 10am to 6pm, XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical District, Bur Dubai, 04 353 5383, www.xvagallery.com

Register now to attend the Let's Go Yoga's Abu Dhabi Spa Retreat and reaffirm what you've come to enjoy about yoga, expand the practice, learn new techniques, relax and regain peace of mind. March 19 to 21, from Dh3,000, St Regis Hotel & Resort Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, book at [e-mail] 050 349 2336

Catch the final week of the Great Vegas Circus, which features wild animals, stunts and comedy capers, plus segments including the grand illusion, the flying trapeze, white lions, the globe of death and funny clowns. At 6pm and 9pm, from Dh100, Dalma Mall, green parking, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi.

Sign up to attend a Mexican piñata workshop and learn how to use papier mâché to create a fun-filled piñata to use for special celebrations. On Tuesday, from 10am to 1.30pm and 4.30pm to 8pm, Creekside, Dubai, 04 359 9220, register at [e-mail]