Five things to do today: see the art exhibition Chromophobia in Dubai

Also: head to Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi for a photography exhibition; sign up the kids for a cooking class; take the children to DIAC Summer Camp 2013; register for a French course.

Jessica Mein's Billboard, from the exhibition Chromophobia at Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde in Al Quoz, Dubai. Courtesy of Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde

See Chromophobia, an exhibition including Jessica Mein's salvaged Sao Paulo billboards and Abdelkader Benchamma's take on -conspiracy theories surrounding a Nasa project. From 10am to 7pm, Sundays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde, Alserkal -Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 5052, www.ivde.net

Head to Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi hotel to see Crossroads #12 – The Spectacular Carrara Series, an exhibition of images by the German photographer Bertram Kober that show the marble quarries around the Italian town of Carrara. From 10am to 10pm, Light Box, Marina Wing Lobby, Yas Viceroy Hotel Abu Dhabi, 04 395 8782,
www.swissartgateuae.com

Sign the kids up for one of APi CAE's cooking sessions, which promise loads of fun while teaching them about cooking and eating healthy. Booking required. Separate sessions for children ages 3-5 and 6-12: July 14 to 18, ages 6-12; July 21 to 25, ages 3-5; July 28 to August 1, ages 6-12; August 4 to 8, ages 3-5. From 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Dh750, APi CAE Gourmet, Abu Dhabi,
02 666 8909, email [e-mail]

Take the kids to DIAC Summer Camp 2013, where they will enjoy a different crafts activity each day. From 10am to 1pm or 1 to 4pm, Sundays to Wednesdays, Dubai International Arts Centre, Street 75B, Jumeirah 1, behind Town Centre, Dubai, 04 344 4398, www.artdubai.com

Register now to take summer French courses at Alliance Française for children, teenagers and adults. July 15 to August 5 and August 11 to September 2, 10am to 1pm, from Dh1,595, Alliance Française, Choithram's Building, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 6232, www.af-aboudabi.net

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

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