Five things to do today: Catch some world-class tennis action at the 2014 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Plus, enjoy Cafe D’Alsace’s fondue and raclette night; share ideas at thejamjar; register to try out the 3-D printing pen; take the children to an acrylic painting workshop

Serena Williams, above, and her sister Venus will both take to the courts at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Caroline Blumberg / EPA

See the 2014 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The women's events begin today and it's your chance to see the top athletes in action, including Serena Williams (pictured), Petra Kvitova, Agnieszka Radwanska and Caroline Wozniacki. At 2pm and 7pm, from Dh75 or from Dh1,450 for a tournament pass, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Al Garhoud, Dubai, www.timeouttickets.com

Indulge in Cafe D'Alsace's fondue and raclette night, where you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat evening of these delightful dishes made with the best cheeses from France every Monday. From 7pm to 10pm, Dh120 for two people, Cafe D'Alsace, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, reservations at 050 811 5414, www.cafedalsace.ae

Attend the 3rd Mondays at thejamjar, where you can share ideas and hear about other people's creative concepts as individuals and institutions present their projects. Proposals are welcome. From 7pm to 9pm, free entry, thejamjar, Street 17A, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, www.thejamjardubai.com

Register now to take part in the 3Doodler Trial Session, where you can experiment with the first 3-D printing pen. The session is ideal for education technologists, applied artists, crafts enthusiasts, fashion and accessories designers, jewellery designers and architects. At 2pm, Art Forum I & II, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, [e-mail]

Take the kids to a workshop on Painting with Acrylics, where participants ages 6-10 can learn how to use acrylic paints on canvas to inspire them to create their very own masterpieces. From 4.30pm to 6pm, free, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, register at 06 556 6555, [e-mail]