Culture
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Who Is Buying Art In Dubai? Inside the Evolving Tastes Of UAE Collectors
From expats to Emiratis to jet-setters, Dubai’s art collectors are shaping a dynamic cultural landscape
by Sylvain Gaillard
10 Jun 2025
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Upcoming Music Festivals In MENA To Watch
MENA's 2025 music festivals: from desert raves to ancient amphitheatres, an unforgettable year awaits!
by Iffat Nawaz
9 Jun 2025
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A Way To the Summit. ‘Everyman’s Mountain’, an Exhibition By Omar Al Gurg
What started as a spontaneous climb up Kilimanjaro turned into a full-on exhibition about the mountain
by Alexandra Mansilla
3 Jun 2025
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How Eid al-Adha Is Celebrated In Saudi Arabia
Discover the spirit of Eid al-Adha, from the solemn Eid prayers echoing in grand mosques to the vibrant Eid traditions in Saudi Arabia
by Iffat Nawaz
3 Jun 2025
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Have You Heard? Dubai’s New Creative Institute Is Almost Here
Everyone should be at the opening — it is going to shake up the creative industry
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Jun 2025
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Eid Al-Adha vs Eid Al-Fitr: What Is the Difference?
Two Eids, two stories! What separates Eid al-Fitr from Eid al-Adha?
by Iffat Nawaz
30 May 2025
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Arab Cinema Is Shining At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Celebrating resistance, identity, and humanity
by Sophie She
29 May 2025
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You See Them Everywhere Now: Brands Making Waves In the UAE’s Cultural Scene
Look who is being loud and stealing the spotlight
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 May 2025
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Winds, Courtyards, And Stories: Inside the Saudi Pavilion At Expo 2025
Let’s walk through the "streets" of the award-winning Saudi Pavilion in Osaka
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 May 2025
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UAE Cultural Digest: June 2025
Top cultural, art, and music events this month — the ones you simply can't miss
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 May 2025
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48 Hours In Venice: Biennale, 1,000 Cichetti, And Surprises For the Senses
How a member of our team took a brief trip to Venice — and left with a full spectrum of emotions
by Ariza Danielian
26 May 2025
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Gift Guide: What To Give (And Not To Give) For Eid al-Adha In 2025
Ultimate Eid gift ideas — from personalised prayer mats and gourmet dates to luxury perfumes and tech gadgets
by Iffat Nawaz
26 May 2025
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How Eid Al-Adha Is Celebrated In Different MENA Countries
Experience Eid al-Adha: Discover unique prayers, foods, and customs in Egypt, Morocco, and across the MENA region
by Iffat Nawaz
24 May 2025
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Hope, Strength, And Resilience: 9 Carpets That Speak
A look inside the new exhibition at BEEAH Headquarters — 9 exclusive carpets, each telling the story
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 May 2025
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Meet Tamara Khodr: Painting Deep Roots And Open Skies At Mira Coral Bay
Cubism, resilience, colours, and more
by Sophie She
22 May 2025
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Parisian Café Chair, Clouds To Sit On, Water Memories: Downtown Design Riyadh
What will you see at Downtown Design Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s very first edition?
by Alexandra Mansilla
21 May 2025
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What To Do During Eid Al-Adha: 8 Cultural And Community Traditions
From the unifying Eid prayers and the meaningful Qurbani to the joyous gatherings of family
by Iffat Nawaz
18 May 2025
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The Summit Strikes Back: IMS Dubai Returns This November
It is time to plan the best weekend of November now
by Dara Morgan
14 May 2025
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When Is Eid Al-Adha 2025? Key Dates And Timings For the MENA Region
The official dates await the crucial Eid al-Adha moon sighting. But many are already preparing for a long weekend
by Iffat Nawaz
13 May 2025
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Brushstrokes and Beachfronts: Mira Coral Bay’s Grand Entrance
Mira Coral Bay opened with paint, poetry, and fireworks — a coastal welcome Ras Al Khaimah won’t forget
by Sandy Staff
13 May 2025