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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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Architecture
Events

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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Art
Events

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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Music
Dubai

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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Art
Events

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

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Art
Dubai

UAE Cultural Digest: May 2025

From the most exciting news in the world of digital art to analogue artworks in the Hatta mountains

by Dara Morgan

29 Apr 2025

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Events
Music

OFFLIMITS: How It Went Down (And WHAT Just Happened?)

It was so epic, we just want to rewind time and live it all over again

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Apr 2025

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Saudi Arabia
Events

Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest: May 2025

Selection of the events worth leaving your apartments

by Dara Morgan

26 Apr 2025

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Abu Dhabi

Ed Sheeran, Shopping, Art: 3 Reasons To Visit Abu Dhabi This Weekend

We cannot think of better timing to visit the UAE capital

by Dara Morgan

23 Apr 2025

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Music
Events

DJing Workshops Start In Dubai — Guess Who Is Running Them?

Lessons by a DJ who is truly passionate about what they do

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Apr 2025

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Dubai

Alserkal Art Week 2025: The Ultimate Digest

Welcome to Art Week, taking place from April 13–20 in Alserkal Avenue

by Sophie She

15 Apr 2025

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Events
Parties

Secta Is Throwing Their First Open-Air Event. Wait, What?!

We found out what these guys are working on for us

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Apr 2025

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Art
Events

UAE Cultural Digest: April 2025

Diving into the details of all the must-visit events in art, culture, and music

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Mar 2025

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Saudi Arabia
Events

Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest: April 2025

Discover a selection of unmissable events to visit before summer comes

by Dara Morgan

24 Mar 2025

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Art
Art Dubai

Art Dubai 2025 Talks: What To Expect At Art Dubai Digital

Let's hear it directly from the section's curator, Gonzalo Herrero Delicado

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Mar 2025

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Interview

Art Dubai 2025 Talks: Mirjam Varadinis On BAWWABA, 'A Section About Discovery'

Let us hear from the curator of the section about what to look out for at Art Dubai

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Mar 2025

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Heritage
Fashion

Sale Hunters: Ramadan Gifts Special

From dates and cookies to cozy essentials everyone will love

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Mar 2025

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Events
Art

6 Art & Culture Events Not To Miss Around Beirut This March

Bringing the mix of grounding serenity and intense emotions with rich cultural life of Beirut

by Christelle EL-Daher

3 Mar 2025

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Music
Events

New On STR: Sikka Festival Music Is Now Streaming

The incredible performances from the Sikka Festival are now online: what to expect and where to find them

by Barbara Yakimchuk

26 Feb 2025

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Events
Art

We Know What You Are Doing On February 22: Karak On the Dhow. Here Is Why

Art, music, conversations — all on a boat with the most creative crowd in town

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Feb 2025

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