Must See Must Do

Exhibition: Conflict and trauma
Artists Fouad Khoury, Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige, Tarek Al Ghoussein and Laila Shawa are presenting their creations in a unique exhibition titled Roads Were Open/Roads Were Closed. This one-of-a-kind spectacle includes awe-inspiring photographs and films which capture the trauma and conflict in the Middle East from an artist’s point of view. 
WHERE: The Third Line Gallery,
Al Quoz, Dubai
WHEN: Until October 2

In tune with traditions: Musical evenings
Visitors to the Mall of the Emirates will be treated to traditional music by Indian sitar maestro Baluji Shrivastav on Friday as part of Ramadan activities. Other events lined up during the month include performances by Algerian rai singer Abdelkader Saadoun and Iranian dance group Otlar Dance Company.
WHERE: Mall of the Emirates
WHEN: Throughout September daily at 9.45pm, 10.45pm and 11.45pm.

Subcontinent sensations: Different strokes
Top artists from the subcontinent including Jamil Naqsh and Esmail Gulgee as well as the UAE’s Angelika Fulton, Sumaira Issacs, Seemita Roy and Nivedita Saha will showcase their creations at a four-day exhibition, Different Strokes, which opens from Sunday.
WHERE: Grand Hyatt, Dubai
WHEN: September 14-17

Bold brushes: Stories from the Boudoir
Iranian artist Nargess Hashemi, 29, whose exhibition, Stories from The Boudoir, opened yesterday, combines dots, stripes and geometric shapes to portray faceless women in a confined but comfortable ambience. This is Hashemi’s first solo exhibition in Dubai.
WHERE: B21 Gallery, Al Quoz, Dubai
WHEN: Until October 9

Exhibition: Arte’s sake
An exhibition of handmade art and craft from the UAE opens on Friday. Take your pick from some interesting knick knacks and gift items made by local artisans. 
WHERE: ARTE Gallery, Times Square, Dubai
WHEN: September 12, from 12 noon to 7pm

Rock legends: Book your tickets
Tickets for the November 14 Festival City gig featuring Rock legends Queen and Paul Rodgers are up for sale. Grab them before it’s too late. WHERE: Spinneys, Hallmark and Cellucom outlets
HOW MUCH: Dh400

Way to go: Iftar with a view
If you want to tuck into a scrumptious iftar buffet (Dh165) and enjoy a spectacular view of Dubai at the same time, head straight to the 46th-floor restaurant at Angsana near Dusit Dubai.  Round up the evening with shisha at their Nara Lounge which is on the 47th floor.
WHERE: Angsana, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai
WHEN: Throughout Ramadan from 7.30pm-1am<