See an exhibition of indoor blossoms at Marina Mall. Comprising more than 500,000 natural flowers and plants from Dubai Miracle Garden, the Autumn Garden extends 33 metres and includes fresh-cut grass, a seating area and two large horse statues decorated with flowers. From 10am to 10pm, Dh10, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 8300, www.facebook.com/MarinaMallAbuDhabi
your table to sell locally made products and gift items at the Feline Friends Christmas Bazaar, the annual event that raises money to help the feral and abandoned cats of Abu Dhabi. November 15, 2pm to 8pm, Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, 19th Street between 24th and 28th streets, Abu Dhabi, book at felinefriendsbazaar@gmail.com
the talk Where Is "World Literature"? The judges of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 will discuss the term "world literature", which was coined to cover contemporary developments in fiction and the changing map of literature. Today, from 6.30pm to 8pm, free, NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.nyuad.nyu.edu
the Emirates Natural History Group for tonight's talk, featuring Sabir Muzaffar, who will focus on the breeding ecology, movement, migration and threats faced by Socotra cormorants on Siniya Island. Today, from 7pm to 9.30pm, free entry, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.enhg.org
for a two-day professional-development masterclass for photographers that is organised in partnership with Foam, a museum based in Amsterdam. Get feedback on projects and learn how to strategise the next phase of your career. Register by Friday, November 9. November 26 and 27, East Wing, Limestone House 12, DIFC, Dubai, 050 553 3879, www.east-wing.org
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