In Abu Dhabi
Picasso Abu Dhabi, the Arab world's first exhibition of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris, featuring 186 paintings, sculptures and drawings at Gallery One, Emirates Palace until September 4.
In Dubai
Caricature Workshop by Australia's media artist Joanne Brooker at Dubai Ladies Club.
Jordan National day celebrations hosted by the Consulate General of the Hashemite Kingdom at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Entry by invitation only.
French Fine Art exhibition featuring works of well-renowned French artists such as C.Kiss and Jan Plok at Dubai Ladies Club from 10am to 10pm.
Recettes De Vie, a Lebanese culinary book-launch at Shakespeare & Co Café, Village Mall, Jumeirah from 3pm to 7pm.
Towards a 21st century post carbon future, community lecture by Emirates Environmental Group at Emarat Atrium building, Shaikh Zayed Road at 7.30pm.
Arts Showcase 2008 featuring works in watercolours, oils, acrylics, pastels, collage, pottery, clay, sculpture etc at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates until June 14. Time 9am to 10pm Saturday to Thursday and 2pm to 10pm on Fridays.
Letters and Dots, a calligraphy exhibition by Saleh Al Shukairi at Bastakiya, Bur Dubai, from 6pm - 8pm. Exhibition runs until June 4.
Master and Disciple, an exhibition by Cy Twombly and Fereydoun Ave at XVA Gallery, Bastakiya until June 5.
In Sharjah
20th Marbella Tennis Championships at Al Qasba from 6pm onwards.
Art Scroll View, attempt to create the biggest painting live by artist Shahin Norouzi at Al Qasba from 7pm until midnight.
