Five things to do today: Enjoy an Islands Experience

Also, adopt a kitty, watch Funny Girls, a show by women for women, and head to The Music Room for a concert by a Doors tribute band.

Book a tour with Captain Tony's and explore islands, snadbanks and mangroves. Courtesy Capt Tonys

1 Book your SUP Islands Experience with Captain Tony's, the eco--conscious boat-tour operator. Visit off-the-beaten-track islands and explore sandbanks and mangroves on stand up paddle boards. Lessons are also available. Daily, from 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm, Dh600 per person, Dh400 for children ages 6-12, includes boards, paddles, drinks, sandwiches and basic instruction, 02 650 7175, www.captaintonys.ae

2 Adopt a kitty who needs a home at the Feline Friends Adoption Day and you'll have a friend for life. Don't forget to bring along your Emirates ID. May 31, from 2pm to 6pm, Australian Veterinary Hospital, the yellow villa opposite Al Forsan Sports Club, Khalifa City A, 050 823 1569, [e-mail], www.felinefriendsuae.com

3 Watch Funny Girls. The female comedians Mai Assaf, Ellen Gayle Harewood, Shaima Al Sayed and Mina Liccione perform a women-only show in English, with a splash of Arabic. From 7.30pm, women only, ages 13+, Dh100, Dubai Ladies Club, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, http://ticketingco.com, www.facebook.com/dubomedypage

4 Head to The Music Room tonight for a concert by Doors Alive, a Doors tribute band from the UK. Some of the best live bands in Dubai will open the show. From 8pm to 3am, Dh100, The Music Room, Majestic Hotel, Mankhool Street, Dubai, 21+ only, www.platinumlist.net

5 Sign the kids up for Gulf Star Sports Summer Camps in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Kids ages 3 to 13 can enjoy indoor sports, football, swimming and arts and crafts. Register by today for a 20 per cent discount. Starts June 30, 9am to 2.30pm, Repton School and Jebel Ali Primary School in Dubai and American International School in Abu Dhabi, [e-mail], 050 429 4860

To find out more about events taking place in the UAE see our listings page: http://www.thenational.ae/events

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