Five things to do today: Head to Adventureland in Sharjah and enjoy the new rides

Also, see the free film L’enfant d’en haut (Sister) at Alliance Française Dubai in Dubai; sign up to take part in a three-day script-writing workshop; celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with a box of delicate mooncake selections and cool down at Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah

Head to Adventureland indoor theme park and enjoy the new rides, including the Safari Raiders mini-bumper cars. Courtesy Adventureland Sharjah

Head to Adventureland indoor theme park and enjoy the new rides, including the Safari Raiders mini-bumper cars (pictured). From 10am to 11pm, from Dh3 for kiddie rides and arcade games, Sharjah Centre, Sharjah, 06 531 6363, www.adventureland-sharjah.com

See the film L'enfant d'en haut (Sister), a drama set in Switzerland about a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests. The film, starring Gillian Anderson, is in French with English subtitles. From 8pm, free entry, Alliance Française Dubai, Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org

Sign up to take part in a three-day script-writing workshop with Alex Broun, one of the world's leading 10-minute playwrights, who has worked extensively with the Short + Sweet Theatre Festival. From September 18 to 20, from Dh800, Al Quoz, Dubai, book at [e-mail], 050 761 4055

Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with a box of delicate mooncake selections freshly prepared for the occasion by Jeff Tan, the executive chef of Shang Palace. From Dh299 for eight pieces, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, 02 509 8555

Escape to the east coast to cool down this summer and enjoy sea-facing rooms, nine restaurants and watersports. Book two consecutive nights and get one free night, Saturdays to Wednesdays, all month. From Dh349 per person, including breakfast and either lunch or dinner, Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah, book at 09 244 9000, reservation. [e-mail]

* Compiled by Ellen Fortini