Culture
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How the Middle East Celebrates New Beginnings: Cultural Rituals For the New Year
A guide to understanding New Year traditions in the Middle East
by Sana Bun
22 Dec 2025
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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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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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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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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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From Regional To Global: How UAE Art Fairs Repositioned the Region On the International Map
Opera Gallery Dubai’s director reflects on the momentum reshaping the UAE’s cultural scene
by Sylvain Gaillard
15 Dec 2025
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Best Of STR: A Year Of Beautiful Noise (And Mild Chaos)
We are wrapping up 2026 with your favourite playlists, mixes and podcasts
by Dara Morgan
11 Dec 2025
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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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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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The Pool At Louvre Abu Dhabi, Created by the Artist In the Bunny Mask. What Is It?
Jumairy presents Echo, a reflection on inner shadows and childhood memories
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Dec 2025
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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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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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How Contemporary Artists Are Reimagining the Traditional Carpet
Some paint rugs, some deconstruct them, and others turn the carpet into a sculptural or conceptual surface
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Dec 2025
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Your Two Days Art Escape To Abu Dhabi
Natural History Museum, Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi — and plenty more to fill your cultural week
by Barbara Yakimchuk
4 Dec 2025
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Dubai Insiders: JP On Finding His Place In Dubai
Running a business, finding the balance, and settling into one of the world’s fastest-paced cities
by Barbara Yakimchuk
3 Dec 2025
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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
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National Day With Emiratis — How It Is Really Celebrated
I turned the internet upside down to understand how locals prefer to celebrate National Day
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Nov 2025
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Dubai Insiders: Wathek Allal On His Brand And the Art Of Making Friends
Precious Trust, first self-cooked dish, and how skateboarding helps you find friends
by Barbara Yakimchuk
25 Nov 2025
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How Artists From the Arab World Talk About Migration In Their Work
From performances to matchbox drawings and maps — how artists think through human movement
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 Nov 2025
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Qatar National Day In Doha: Parades, Performances And Hidden Experiences
Discover the iconic Corniche parade, where to watch the spectacular fireworks, family events and hidden local traditions
by Iffat Nawaz
21 Nov 2025