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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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Art
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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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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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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Heritage
Events

Ramadan 2025 In Dubai: A First-Timer's Guide To Traditions, Iftars, And Cultural Etiquette

Experience the magic of Ramadan in Dubai, where culture, spirituality, and community come alive in vibrant celebration

by Iffat Nawaz

14 Feb 2025

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Music
Events

Crowd Test Warm-Up: The Must-Listen Playlist Before the Party

The music selection of the DJs playing at Helipad — their top gems, perfect to play before the big night of dance

by Barbara Yakimchuk

13 Feb 2025

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Dubai
Events

Dubainnovation: TIME100 AI Impact Awards 2025

A celebration of innovation at Dubai’s Museum of the Future

by Sophie She

12 Feb 2025

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Festivals
Events

Travel And Dance: Music Festivals To Attend In 2025

Groove globally! Top music festivals in Europe, Asia, the US, and more

by Iffat Nawaz

5 Feb 2025

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Music
Events

Crowd Test Is Back: Who Is Taking the Stage?

Before you even click — spoiler: every single one of them is a legend

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Feb 2025

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People

Karak On the Dhow, Second Edition: What Makes It Special

THE KARAK promised to bring the cruise back — and they kept their word

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Feb 2025

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Abu Dhabi
Dubai

UAE Cultural Digest: February 2025

Diving into the details of February’s best art and music events

by Barbara Yakimchuk

1 Feb 2025

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Art
Events

House 196 At Sikka: Anatomy Of Vulnerability

Let's walk through each room of the House and explore how artists navigate vulnerability

by Alexandra Mansilla

31 Jan 2025

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Music
Events

In-Store Sessions At Flipside: Why They Matter And How They Work

Why record stores are community hubs for music lovers and how they work in Dubai

by Barbara Yakimchuk

31 Jan 2025

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Dubai
Events

Weekend Plans: Events In the UAE On the First Weekend Of February

From celebration of the Emirate's heritage to vibing with the Georgian band

by Dara Morgan

30 Jan 2025

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Art
Events

Exploring Healing And Memory Through Wool: 'Shroud Is a Cloth' By Adrian Pepe

Head to the exhibition to see how Adrian gives the wool a voice and lets it tell its story

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Jan 2025

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Interview
Art

Exploring Artists' Vulnerability At Sikka. Interview With Ahmad Makary

What is happening in House 196, and why is it dedicated to vulnerability?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jan 2025

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Events
Fashion

Inside Dubai Shopping Festival. How Does It Pull Off Millions Of Visitors?

And why was this 30th-anniversary edition special this year?

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Jan 2025

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Dubai
Events

Discover What Awaits At the Sikka Art And Design Festival

A festival where art meets design, music, and yes — saffron!

by Dara Morgan

25 Jan 2025

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