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Music
People

Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Najla Said

A journey into Najla’s childhood, told through her favourite songs

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Oct 2025

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Art
Dubai

The Sneak Peek To Downtown Design You Haven’t Seen Before

We have a guy in the DDW team and we can gossip with you a bit…

by Sophie She

22 Oct 2025

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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 21–27

Spoiler: this week, everything (almost) leads back to Alserkal

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Oct 2025

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Art
Dubai

Inside Dubai’s Art Season: The Exhibitions You Can’t Miss

Hurry up, because the art season has officially started, and this is what you should see!

by Sophie She

17 Oct 2025

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Sport
Dubai

From Ramps to Raves — Dubai’s Coolest Run Lands On October 18

Jumeirah Johns Running Club invites you to join LEVEL 7 — a vertical run that turns out to be so much more

by Dara Morgan

15 Oct 2025

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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 14–20

There is a lot happening this week — and among it all, the long-awaited Moist Paper Party finally returns

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Oct 2025

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Music

Everything You Wanted To Ask About Vinyl (But Never Did)

With Kito Jempere, we explore the most common — and a few unexpected — questions about vinyl

by Barbara Yakimchuk

9 Oct 2025

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Art
People

5 Iranian Artists You Should Follow. Part 2

You loved part one — now it is time for round two, featuring more cool and talented Iranian creatives

by Barbara Yakimchuk

1 Oct 2025

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Music
People

Time Travel: The Childhood Of Mohammad Jaffar

A journey into Mohammad's childhood, told though his favourite songs

by Barbara Yakimchuk

30 Sept 2025

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Art

Weaving Stories: Kris Balerite’s Art Lands At Dubai Mall

“The Thread” shows tradition and contemporary design weaving into one striking artwork inside the IQOS Boutique

by Dara Morgan

27 Sept 2025

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Art
Lebanon

The Legacy Carried By Lost Stones: How the Fragmenta Project Was Created

See how the project transforms what was once considered waste into a canvas for imagination

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Sept 2025

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Art
Art Dubai

Dubai Art Season 2025–2026 Preview: Must-See Galleries & Shows

Your guide to the art season’s highlights

by Sana Bun

22 Sept 2025

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Events
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 23–29

Three days of films, a LEGO route with giant figures, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Sept 2025

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Dubai
Abu Dhabi

Art, History, Sparkle: 4 Cultural Events Not To Miss This September

From Hermès diamonds to Mamluk dynasties, September’s cultural calendar is looking anything but dull

by Dara Morgan

19 Sept 2025

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Abu Dhabi
Art

From Othello To Open Mic Nights: Season 11 At The Arts Centre NYUAD

The new season dives into heritage, memory, and community through theatre, dance, music, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Sept 2025

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Food

A Guide To Emirati Breakfast Dishes You Should Try

The Emirati breakfast is a symphony of flavours! Sweet, savoury, and spiced dishes tell the story of a rich heritage

by Iffat Nawaz

17 Sept 2025

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Saudi Arabia

Five To 100: Saudi National Day 2025

The Kingdom celebrates its 95th birthday on September 23

by Dara Morgan

17 Sept 2025

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Music
Events

Let Everyone Try Being a DJ! KLO Launches Open Decks In Dubai

She wants to create a space where everyone can try playing, free of judgment

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Sept 2025

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Art
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 16–21

Plenty of art, some good food, and just the right dose of music — consider this your week’s spoiler

by Barbara Yakimchuk

15 Sept 2025

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Art
Dubai

Whispers Of the Past: Memory And Legacy At Sotheby’s Dubai

An exhibition with Aisha Alabbar Gallery explores heritage, identity, and intergenerational memory

by Sophie She

14 Sept 2025