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Alexandra Mansilla
Always searching for ideas, inspiration, and talented people. In love with cartoons, sun, and Ted Lasso
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 17–23
Get ready for solid cultural plans: a new pop-up exhibition at Alserkal, an iftar super collaboration, and more
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Anita Bursheh: “Capturing Cities, Rooftops And Birds Is a Tribute To My Khalo”
The Jordanian photographer on what her images of Amman really show
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Lebanese Artists Drawn To Flowers
Some artists approach the flower as a reflection of womanhood; others use it to speak about Lebanon’s complex history
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 10–16
From a pop-up with a long-awaited collection to a couple of beautiful new spots at Alserkal — and plenty more
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Dating In Dubai: Fast Lives, Searching For Connection
What makes finding love feel challenging for many people, and why?
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A Musical Journey As a Mirror Of a Woman’s Life. The Story Of Youssra El Hawary
How eight years of pause reshaped Youssra’s music, making it more honest and personal
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Art Basel Makes Its Debut In Qatar: What To See
A guide to artists to look closely at, return to, and think through
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 3–9
From Dubai Fashion Week and two solo exhibitions, to the New Balance x Surf House community space and new openings
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Photography As a Strong Way to Express Thoughts. The Story Of Ahmed Abdelshafi
From his grandmother’s everyday life to Old Cairo, see how Ahmed tells stories through images
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Aseel Al-Yaagoub: “I Simply Love Colour And Believe It Brings Joy”
The secret behind the bold, bright noses in Aseel’s work
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Al Hosn Festival: A Walk Through Abu Dhabi’s Living Heritage
This year’s festival celebrates Emirati identity through immersive experiences
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, January 27–February 2
From Daniel Arsham’s café to the Reel Palestine Film Festival
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Stitching Lilies = Stitching Wounds: A New Body Of Work by Lana Khayat
Lana’s work still explores womanhood, but now focusing more directly on wounds, pain, and healing
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Erth Abu Dhabi: One Of Those Places You Have To Experience
We were there — and now we are putting our fascination into words
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From Personal Experience To Public Voice In Contemporary Iranian Art
Artists who, through their work, express what is often left unspoken
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“Art Is Where My Freedom Is”: Artists On the Healing Power Of Art
Read how art can carry you through when everything else falls apart
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, January 20–26
Get ready to bounce between art festivals, open-air cinema nights, and incredible new food spots
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Claw Hair Clip: Who Invented It And Why It Is Still Popular
A story about how a person who simply loved making things by hand created something truly timeless
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Kyle Hall: “For Me, Electronic Music Is a Creative Outlet”
A guy who started making music at 11 and grew into one of today’s most distinctive voices in electronic music
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Art Cairo 2026: Celebrating Arabic Language And Art
All the whens, whats, and whos of the upcoming 7th edition