Culture
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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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Studio Meshary AlNassar At Alserkal: A Look Inside the New Space
Why is the studio leaving CityWalk, and what can we expect next?
by Alexandra Mansilla
25 Dec 2025
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When Is Ramadan 2026? Dates, Phases & Key Observances Explained
Your ultimate Ramadan 2026 guide
by Sana Bun
24 Dec 2025
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How Egyptian Photographers Are Seeing Egypt Differently
Egypt is so much more than pyramids. And even the pyramids can be reimagined
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 Dec 2025
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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