Visit the exhibition Jeddah, A Unesco World Heritage Site. Photographers Sarah Abudawood from Saudi Arabia and Samir Nicolas Saadi from Canada showcase images of the Saudi Arabian city, which was recognised in 2014 for its role as a major Red Sea trade route, and for being a gateway for Muslim pilgrims arriving by sea to visit Mecca. Pictured: Alleyway by Sarah Abudawood. Open 10am to 7pm, The Empty Quarter, Building 2, DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, www.theemptyquarter.com, 04 323 1210.
Catch a screening of the 2014 film The Overnighters as part of A Hard Day's Night, a film programme presented by Alserkal Avenue and Cinema Akil. The film is about the decision made by an American pastor to open his church's doors to homeless workers seeking jobs. At 9pm, free, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.cinemaakil.com.
Get tickets for the Arab Comedy Festival featuring two nights of comedy from leading comedians in the region, including Bin Baz, Ibrahim Saleh, Ibrahim Khairallah, Fadi Al Shehri, Taim Al Falasi, Darin Al Bayed, Fahad Al Butairi and Rajae Qawas. September 9 to 10, 8pm, from Dh100, Town Square, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.ticketmaster.ae.
Attend a talk by the artist eL Seed at thejamjar as part of the outside summer programme of conversations and films about art. See a preview of his mural Perception and find out how he creates his work. At 8.30pm, thejamjar, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, www.thejamjardubai.com.
Register your children between the ages of 8 and 18 for The Reel Cinemas Future Filmmakers Summer Camp, a platform for learning the art and technology needed to make films. July 24 to August 17, Dh2,000, Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall and Murdoch University, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, www.reelcinemas.ae.
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