In Abu Dhabi

Painting Exhibition by Bahraini artist Abdulla Al Muharraqi at Ghaf Art Gallery. Exhibition continues until August 17.

In Dubai

Bob Sinclair live in Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets Dh280, doors open at 9pm.

The Parlotones perform live with support from local band Beat Antenna at the Jump Tent, Irish Village. Entry Dh95, doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm.

Funky House by  DJ Paul Hamilton, DJ Kennedy and Ricardo da Force at the Apartment + Lounge Club, Jumeirah Beach Hotel from 9pm onwards.

Chi featuring Delesh along with DJ Charl Chaka and DJ Gregstar at Chi@The Lodge  from 10pm onwards. Entry Dh100.

InCognito featuring DJ Mr Mr, DJ Vas Floyd, DJ Ali Ajami and DJ Michael Daniel at Alpha, Le Meridien Hotel from 6pm onwards, entry Dh150.

Kandy Club featuring DJ Noorius along with   DJ Hani and DJ Shadow  at Tribe, Crowne Plaza Hotel from 10pm onwards. Entry    Dh80 and Dh120,  ladies free admission before 11pm.

In Sharjah

Big House of Fun, summer activities   for families and   children which  includes workshops, contests, games,  shows and art at  Al Qasba from 5pm to midnight.

In Abu Dhabi

Back2Back with DJ Cliff spinning house and electro at Sax,  Le Royal Meridien from 10pm onwards.

In Dubai

Swiss National Day celebrations at the Movenpick Hotel. Entry by invitation only.

Opening of Chinese Art exhibition featuring leading artists from China at Ibn Battuta Mall from 7pm onwards.
SNF Summer Grand finale, special needs children will be performing live at   Al Murjaan Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah. Entry by invitation only.

Make Your Summer with DJ Chris Fisher on the decks playing favourites from 80s, 90s and now at the Jump Tent, Irish Village from 3.30pm until 6.30pm. Entry Dh150.

Double Decker Idol, a karaoke singing competition at Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana from 8pm until 10pm. Call 04-3211111  ext 2202 for more details.

Home featuring DJ Craig De Souza dishing out funk along with  DJ Charl Chaka and Ghanaian drumming brothers Atsu and Prosper of Dubai Drums at Chi@The Lodge, Al
Nasr Leisureland from 8pm onwards.

World Gaming Championship semi-finals at the Galleria, Mall of the Emirates from 2-4pm, 6-7pm and 9.15-11pm.
Neo featuring DJ Afrooboogie playing tech and prog house at Tribe, Crowne Plaza from 10pm onwards.

In Sharjah

Crazy Dunkers, a professional Lebanese basketball team showcasing their acrobatic skills at Sahara Centre daily between 6pm and 10pm until August 14.