Events
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Music
Dubai
Your UAE Music Calendar For 2026: The Biggest Festivals And Concerts
The biggest music events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi this year — from pop and electronic to k-pop, jazz and more
by Barbara Yakimchuk
14 Jan 2026
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, January 13–19
We have once again rounded up what is worth checking out over the next few days
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Jan 2026
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Qatar
Travel
Qatar Winter Travel Guide: Desert, Beaches & Cultural Events
From desert activities to food festivals
by Sana Bun
12 Jan 2026
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Art
Art Dubai
The Ultimate UAE Art Calendar 2026: Festivals, Openings And Events Not To Miss
We aren't astrologists, but here is our prediction: this year will be full of genuinely breathtaking art moments
by Dara Morgan
9 Jan 2026
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Events
Art
The Return Of the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival: What To Expect
106 artists from 49 nationalities, performances, workshops, and more
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Jan 2026
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, January 6–12
From a new pop-up to a fresh bakery where the smell of bread makes your head spin
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Jan 2026
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Art
Events
How To Spend the First Days Of 2026 In Dubai
From staying on the sofa and doing nothing, to (for the braver ones) leaving the house and exploring new places
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 Dec 2025
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Events
Heritage
Top Ramadan Tents & Iftar Experiences In the UAE To Book Early
Explore some of the best Ramadan tents and Iftar experiences in the UAE
by Sana Bun
29 Dec 2025
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 23–29
A new coffee spot, a Daniel Arsham exhibition, and plenty of design to get inspired by
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 Dec 2025
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Events
Heritage
How We Celebrated New Year As Kids: Memories From Friends Of The Sandy Times
Decorated sticks, tamales, fortune tellers — and the TV always on
by Alexandra Mansilla
19 Dec 2025
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Art
Events
What Artistic Masterpieces Will Define AlUla In 2026?
A first look at the artworks and programmes shaping AlUla Arts Festival 2026
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 Dec 2025
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New Year
Dubai
Your Reason To Dress Up: 13 Dubai Spots To Welcome 2026 In Full Glam
Grab your phone and do the booking to step into 2026 like a diamond — shining
by Dara Morgan
17 Dec 2025
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New Year
Events
2026 Begins Here: New Year Events, Concerts & Parties Across the Arab World
Your guide to New Year 2026 in the Arab world
by Sana Bun
17 Dec 2025
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 16–22
A cinema dome in the mountains, an exhibition that speaks through walls, a secret anti-party, and more
by Alexandra Mansilla
15 Dec 2025
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Events
New Year
2025 New Year Events In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, And Sharjah — Full Schedule
Your guide to 2025 New Year events in the UAE
by Sana Bun
9 Dec 2025
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 9–15
From meteor showers in the desert to fresh pop-ups in the park, Sole DXB, and new voices in film
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Dec 2025
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Events
Art
UAE Cultural Digest: What To See Before the Year Ends
From the quiet light-and-shadow worlds opening at Louvre Abu Dhabi to Sharjah’s meditative installations
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Dec 2025
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Qatar
Museums
How Qatar Foundation Is Shaping the Future Of Arab Creativity
Youth activism in Riyadh, a museum debut in Doha: Qatar Foundation is having a remarkably creative month
by Dara Morgan
5 Dec 2025
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Art
Events
Middle East Art At Miami Design. The Faces To Know
From charred-timber forms to a monumental sculptural sofa
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Dec 2025
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 2–8
From a new Alserkal hangout to the Japan Festival and the long-awaited opening of the Zayed National Museum
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Dec 2025