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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The oldest buildings in the UAE have been discovered on an island of Abu Dhabi

The structures are believed to be even older than those found on Marawah Island.

A new exhibition is launching at Umm Al Emarat Park and you have to see it

The exhibit is being showcased in collaboration with the Spanish Tourism Institute.

Let the movies roll: UAE cinemas to return to full capacity

A mask and a green pass will still be needed to gain entry to the movie.

A music festival will be taking place this Valentine’s on Saadiyat Island

The festival strengthens Abu Dhabi’s title of being a City of Music.

A special film festival is returning to Abu Dhabi with in-person screenings

The event will tackle questions around climate change and environmental issues.

Workshops and panels announced for Portrait of a Nation II: Beyond Narratives

The exhibition is running until 16 April at Manarat Al Saadiyat.

One of the UAE’s most famous buildings will open at the end of the month

It has been one of the longest anticipated openings in the UAE.

Check out a major exhibition at The Art Gallery at NYU Abu Dhabi

It is a part of the centre’s 2022 programme.

Book Club: Maitha Al-Khayat

Lessons from the library.

Something massive could be coming to the Liwa Desert

The idea was conceived more than 40 years ago.

This UAE designer is pushing personal boundaries

Yara shares advice to budding designers on how to get better at your trade.

Legendary art exhibition returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat today

The series returns after a successful instalment in 2016.

Etihad Modern Art Gallery launches new exhibition

Check out artworks from promising and established artists.

Best things to do at Al Dhafra Festival 2022

Camel races, beauty contests and more in Al Dhafra.

Winter season is going to be busy at Warehouse421

The cultural hub has launched its new programme.

Travel back to the 90s with Manarat Al Saadiyat

The exhibition starts Monday 17 January.

Major art gathering announced for Abu Dhabi

The city welcomes artworks from home and abroad.

UAE 50th National Day documentary a global hit

More than 57 million have seen the film.

Abu Dhabi’s Qasr al Watan appears on new commemorative stamps

Helping to promote, preserve UAE heritage and history.

UAE school students to learn about Al Ain Cultural sites

Now added to the national curriculum.

Al Kameen is the largest Arabic language feature film production ever in the GCC

One of the most successful Emirati and Arabic-language movie ever in the UAE.

You can now book your spot at Middle East Film & Comic Con

The event takes place from 4 to 6 March.

Craig David is coming to Abu Dhabi this weekend

Performs on Friday 17 December.