Painting Exhibition: A riot of colours

Euphoria, an exhibition of surrealist works reminiscent of epic traditional Persian paintings and illustrations by Iranian artist Ali Akbar Sadeghi opens on Monday.

• Where: Basement Gallery, Al Quoz
• When: July 28-August 9

Disney high: School musical

The stage production of Disney’s box-office hit High School Musical is in Dubai. The contemporary musical about high school basketball player Troy and shy but academically gifted newcomer Gabriella features a cast of over 90 performers, most of whom are from Dubai itself.

• Where: Centrepoint Theatre DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates
• When: July 24-26. At 2.30 pm and 7.30pm
• Tickets: Dh149 and Dh199

Chocolate event: Dark delights

The entire process of chocolate-making, an exhibition featuring chocolate brands from around the world and a competition for Dubai’s best chocolate chefs are just some of several chocolate-related events being held at Al Ghurair City as part of DSS celebrations.

• Where: Al Ghurair City
• When: Until July 26

Soul Prerogative: Pranic Healing

Feeling drained out mentally and physically? Attend this free introductory session and we bet you’ll feel a lot better. Pranic healing is a simple yet very effective no-touch energy healing system originated and developed by Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui.

• Where: Dubai International Art Centre
• When: Saturday, July 26, 1pm-3pm
• Contact: 04-3444 398

Beauty workshop: Top tips

Get expert advice on beauty and hair care and grooming by health and beauty consultant Malini Ohri who’s holding a special workshop for women and teenage girls this weekend. Registration for the workshop costs Dh799.

• Where: Splendour Beauty and Hair Centre, Satwa, opposite Capitol Hotel
• When: Saturday, July 26
• Contact: 04-398 9336

Culinary contest: Cook and win

Get your wife to participate in the Popular Cuisine contest tomorrow and who knows she might walk away with Dh3,000 in prize money. Best Perfume contest (July 24), Best Handmade Product contest (July 29) and Best Popular Dress competition (July 31) are among the many contests being organised at Min Bladi Al Emarat, a DSS signature event.

• Where: China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
• When: July 24-July31

Dental hygiene: Teething troubles

More than 80 per cent of kids in the UAE suffer from tooth problems. If your child is one of them, call the Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre and they will do a dental check-up free of cost. The Centre has been organising campaigns throughout Dubai to raise awareness about dental hygiene among children.

• Contact: Director, Marketing and Communications, Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group: 04-429 7777