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Music
STR
Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Ali Al Shehabi
A journey into Ali’s childhood, told through his favourite songs
by Barbara Yakimchuk
2 Sept 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 2–8
It is still hot, but the city is finally waking up
by Dara Morgan
1 Sept 2025
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Saudi Arabia
Events
This September In Saudi: What Not To Miss
Saudi is starting the season big. Take the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, for example
by Alexandra Mansilla
31 Aug 2025
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Music
STR Read
Release Not To Miss: Kito Jempere Presents Infinite Azure
And we really insist that you listen to it now — because it is irresistibly cool
by Dara Morgan
29 Aug 2025
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Events
Heritage
Emirati Women's Day: History, Significance, And Themes
The 10th edition is celebrated under the theme "Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years"
by Sophie She
28 Aug 2025
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Food
From Dates To Dubai Chocolate: How the Middle East Made Desserts a Cultural Icon
In the Middle East, sweets are more than a treat. They are heritage served on a silver tray, history tucked into a date, and an edible performance of hospitality
by Dara Morgan
27 Aug 2025
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Music
People
Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Rhea Jacobs
A journey into Rhea’s childhood, told through her favourite songs
by Barbara Yakimchuk
27 Aug 2025
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Art
David Hockney Did It Again: Explore His New Exhibition
Foundation Louis Vuitton presents a breakthrough for digital art
by Sophie She
26 Aug 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 26–September 1
The last week of summer is here
by Dara Morgan
25 Aug 2025
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Dubai
Animals
Owning a Falcon In the UAE: What Is It Really Like?
Who buys falcons in the UAE — and why? Cultural and economic reasons
by Barbara Yakimchuk
21 Aug 2025
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STR
Music
STR Has an App Now! Why You Should Download It?
To listen the best mixes, playlists and podcasts. 24/7
by Dara Morgan
19 Aug 2025
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Dubai
Lifestyle
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 19–25
From big promotions to coffee parties — everything happening this week!
by Barbara Yakimchuk
18 Aug 2025
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 12–18
From a great dinner to an exhibition with an intriguing name — The Boys Are Alright
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Aug 2025
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Cinema
Arab Cities On Screen: How Local Films Capture Life
Looking at Beirut, Cairo, and Dubai through the lens of local filmmakers
by Barbara Yakimchuk
12 Aug 2025
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Saudi Arabia
Animals
His First Dictionary, His Compass. The Life Of a Camel Herder
The story of how camels shaped a man’s soul and the way he saw the world
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Aug 2025
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Dubai
Art
What Is Going On With Alserkal’s Instagram?
Answering all your questions about the empty Instagram page of Dubai’s cultural heart
by Sophie She
6 Aug 2025
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Art
Dubai
A First Look At Dubai Design Week 2025: What We Know So Far
What is the theme this year, and what can we actually expect from the Middle East’s biggest design festival?
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 Jul 2025
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Art
Technologies
Digital Art Galleries In UAE: The Future Of Visual Culture
Places where, sometimes, it feels like you have stepped straight into a fantasy world
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 Jul 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 29–August 4
We have seen the future — and your week is packed with art, sport, dance, and… oud
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Jul 2025
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Art
Collecting With Intent: Why Building a Cohesive Collection Matters
Director at Opera Gallery Dubai on how to collect art with a purpose
by Sylvain Gaillard
25 Jul 2025