Arts & Culture

Ditch the typical glitz for a dip in the arts & culture across Dubai! From the best exhibitions to behind-the-scenes – we’ve got it all.

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Mega boyband Westlife will be performing in Abu Dhabi for the first time

It will be the group’s first UAE performance since 2019.

Lewis Capaldi is back in the UAE and tickets for the gig are already on sale

The concert will be the third time the Scottish singer has performed in the UAE.

Discover delicious date this July at the Liwa Dates Festival

Farmers of the fruit come together to showcase their produce in Liwa City.

Explore the best of UAE culture with Warehouse421’s Summer 2022 programme

Summer clubs, workshops, film screenings, talks and more this culture season.

Legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli is coming to Abu Dhabi

The concert will take place at Etihad Park in November.

You can now view Filipino art at Louvre Abu Dhabi

It’s the first time art from the Philippines has been displayed at the museum.

There’s a new calligraphy exhibition at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi

Paying tribute to Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

A travelling exhibition of Japanese artists has arrived in Abu Dhabi

The exhibition is part of Abu Dhabi Festival.

4 art and culture experiences for you to try in Abu Dhabi

Film, painting, photography, books, Emirati culture and more.

The Korean Film Festival reveals its line-up for Abu Dhabi

The sixth edition of the movie festival will be based on the theme of Family on Screen.

Explore your creative side with Alba Terrace’s afternoon tea and painting session

Enjoy sweet and savoury delights as you master the canvas.

Infinity des Lumières has launched its summer exhibit and it is taking you into the future

Marvel at the city of tomorrow and the UAE’s space achievements.

COYA Abu Dhabi’s Pisco Jar Art Project will showcase a special art collection this June

The jars will be on display at the Al Maryah Island venue from the start of June.

Manarat Al Saadiyat is showcasing a Korean photography exhibition and you have to see it

The exhibition will highlight the beauty of Korean dance.

EUQDA: The Knot’s Sana’a Amro is telling the stories of Emiratis that are seldom heard

Experience authentic social and cultural experiences from the past and present in Abu Dhabi.

Brilliant books: 3 amazing novels that you need to be reading now

Derek Issacs, Clive Primrose and Maitha Al Khayat tell Team Yalla all about their love for

COYA Abu Dhabi unveils the latest collection by Emirati artist Maha Al Mazrouei

The artist’s works have been showcased in the Burj Al Arab Hotel and Dubai International Airport.

See the biggest Bollywood stars at The International Indian Film Academy on Yas Island

The W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has some amazing activities lined up too.

The D.C. Arab Literature Festival is coming to your screens this May

Some of the Arab world’s top poets and artists will be taking part.

Kid Koala returns to The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi with The Storyville Mosquito

This is the Canadian artist’s first show since 2017.

NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery reveals exciting summer programme for May and June

The schedule kicks off on 10 May with a curatorial tour.

Spectacular Abu Dhabi Art exhibition opens to public in Venice

The exhibition at the Palazzo Franchetti will run until 22 May.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022 programme revealed

The 31st edition of the fair will attract more than 80 authors this May.

Blue Fever Jazz Ensemble returns to the stage at The Club

It is the group’s first live performance since 2020.

Memorabilia: Notorious Café owner Samer Mashal takes you down the halls of fame and memory lane

Sports, rock ‘n’ roll, Hollywood and a cup of coffee in Al Qana.

Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life and Abu Dhabi Mall presents The Art of Recycling

Show your passion for the environment with a creative installation.

Get your hands on new novels at the Emirati Book Fair

The event promotes local content of every genre over four days.

Take to the waters for the Dalma Race Festival this May

The festival highlights the history and beauty of Dalma and surrounding islands.

Travel through time and space with the new exhibition at Theatre of Digital Art

Experience different perspectives of visual art across virtual reality and more.