What’s on in the UAE: March 15, 2016

Pick of the day: Design Days Dubai

A diverse programme of talks, panel discussions, live performances, practical workshops and mentorship sessions, at The Venue, Downtown Dubai, Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard. Timings 4-10pm, on Friday 1-7pm. Entry Dh50 for a day-pass. More at dubaidesigndays.ae.

ABU DHABI

Culinary workshop with Chef Dima Al Sharif, at Home Centre, Marina Mall, 10am.

Phantom Limb, an exhibition of sculptures by Syrian-American artist Diana Al Hadid, alongside works from collections in the region, at The Art Gallery,

NYU Abu Dhabi, until May 28. Today, a public talk by the artist at 6.30pm, followed by a gallery viewing.

DUBAI

Double Decker ladies night, free beverages for women, music by DJ Sean, Kat & Carlos, at Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana Dubai, 7.30pm.

Sikka Art Fair 2016, Emirati and UAE-based artistic talent, live music, workshops, exhibitions, film screenings and more, at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, daily 4-10pm. Until March 24. Today, screening of Sundress, directed by Saeed Salmeen Al Murry, at The Courtyard, 7pm.

So Chic, pre-loved designer fashion pop-up sale of clothes, shoes and bags, at Cove Beach, 8am-11pm. More at facebook.com/sochicuae.

Meher & Riddhima spring/summer collection launch, sample sale, SJP shoes and bags by Sarah Jessica Parker and more, at El Sur, The Westin Dubai, 10am-4pm. Call 04-3997700.

Sandeep Kochar, the celebrity life, career and vastu consultant is in Dubai, until Thursday. for appointments, call 055-6549100.

Whispering Angels ladies night, two free beverages for women from 7pm, at Treehouse, Taj Dubai. Call 050-6483083.

Toy Story 2, exhibition by Morteza Zahedi comprising a variety of mediums, including acrylic sculptures and installations using neon objects, at XVA Gallery, Bur Dubai, until April 27. Call 04-3535383.

Metropolis Delhi Interpreted, an exhibition by Gallery Ragini from India, at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites lobby, until April 7.

Celebrating Light, an exhibition by designers Teresa Van Dongen, Elise Fouin and Philip Weber, at Comptoir 102, Jumeirah.

All The Love, a photography exhibition by Lebanese artist Nadine Kanso, at La Cantine du Faubourg, Emirates Towers Hotel, until June 7.

Apesanteur, a series of levitating mechanical art by French artist Quentin Carnaille, at M.A.D Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, 10am-7pm, Saturday to Thursday, until May 14. More at madgallery.ae.

Modern & Contemporary art by Middle Eastern artists including Monir Farmanfarmaian, Fahad Moshiri and Shakir Hassan Al Said, at DIFC Atrium, Level 2, Gate Building 5, 11.30am-6.30pm, until Wednesday.

Welcome to the Party: The Doors Are Now Open, an exhibition by Iranian artist and storyteller Elham Moaidnia, at Showcase Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, until May 14.

The Lightness of Mass, an exhibition by Seher Shah, at Green Art Gallery, Al Quoz, until May 9. More at gagallery.com.

Peruvian Photographers and Friends of the World, The Museum of the Americas and photographer Maco Vargas present photographs on life in Peru, at Alliance Francaise, Oud Metha, until Saturday.

Light and Love in the 99 Names of Allah, a series of abstract expressionistic works by author Art Noor, at Sofitel Dubai The Palm, free entry, until April 16.

More Than A Woman, an art exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day by Susan Brooker, at La Vue, Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, until March 21.

Picasso and Miro: Passion and Poetry, a journey through the artistic lives of cultural icons Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, at The Annex, Burj Khalifa, until March 31. Tickets Dh125, available at ticketmaster.ae.

SHARJAH

Al Qasba Street Fiesta, until March 19. Daily activities and entertainment from 5-10pm.

Al Haraka Baraka (In Moment There Is Blessing), an exhibition of artworks from ten UAE-based artists, at Maraya Art Centre, until April 30. More at maraya.ae.

Dinos World Like Never Before exhibition featuring interactive dinosaurs, documentaries, and themed games at Sahara Centre, until March 25.