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Art
Heritage

From Olive Trees To Folktales: Palestinian Artists Exploring Heritage

How a place keeps living through image, story and form

by Alexandra Mansilla28 Aug 2026
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Art
People

Syria Has Never Had an Art Week. That Changes This September

47 artists, one mysterious Damascus landmark and Line Kouwatli on a new chapter for Syrian art

by Barbara Yakimchuk28 Aug 2026
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Living
Money

Meet Kem, the Fintech Rethinking Everyday Banking In the Gulf

What started as a frustration with sending money in Kuwait has grown into something much bigger

by Alexandra Mansilla27 Aug 2026
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Food
Dubai

Local Ice Cream Brands Worth Knowing Across MENA

From Lebanese ashta to camel-milk gelato

by Sana Bun27 Aug 2026
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Music
Dubai

UAE Music Calendar: What To Catch Before 2026 Ends

Electronic chaos, Arabic pop royalty, cinematic scores and a few very big names — consider your music plans sorted

by Barbara Yakimchuk27 Aug 2026
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Dubai
Heritage

The Toyota Building Is Coming Down. Why Does It Feel So Personal?

A bit of nostalgia, history and psychology. Why do we care about a building most of us have never been inside?

by Barbara Yakimchuk26 Aug 2026
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Dubai
Events

What Everyone In the UAE Starts Planning In August

August is when UAE calendars start filling up again for the months ahead

by Sana Bun26 Aug 2026
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Arabic
Folk

Hidden Sounds Of the Pearl Divers

How did pearl diving shape the sound of Fidjeri, and what can these communal sea songs tell us about life at sea?

26 Aug 2026
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Living

The Rise of Mixed-Use Communities in Gulf Cities

From Dubai to Riyadh, a new generation of neighbourhoods is making everyday life a little less dependent on the car

by Alexandra Mansilla25 Aug 2026
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Art
Sport

What Does It Take To Design a Medal Worth Racing For?

Talking to Ibrahim Zaki, the designer behind the Abu Dhabi World Triathlon Multisport Championships medal

by Barbara Yakimchuk25 Aug 2026
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Events
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 25–30

This week starts with matcha and ends with match. Why not?

by Alexandra Mansilla24 Aug 2026
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Dubai
Travel

How To Plan an Autumn Weekend Escape From Dubai Before Prices Rise

Plan a short autumn escape from Dubai around school breaks, seasonal weather and peak travel dates

by Sana Bun24 Aug 2026
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