Derek Issacs

A Brit in the Middle East for 25 years and counting, Derek loves scouring the streets for those under-the-radar cultural gems. And when he’s not putting Yalla – Abu Dhabi magazine to bed, you’ll find him working out at the gym.
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Acclaimed saxophonist Ravi Coltrane takes to The Red Theater Abu Dhabi

Reimagines the spiritual and ecstatic music of two jazz pioneers.

5 fun facts about The Lion King: The Musical you probably don’t know about

More than 200 puppets – rod puppets, shadow puppets, and full-sized puppets – are used throughout the performance.

The Sharjah International Book Fair is back

Italy will be the guest of honour.

Yas Mall launches indoor Pink Run

To create breast cancer awareness.

BILL BRAGIN INTERVIEW: Dynamic and diverse artistic journeys through the art of storytelling

The Arts Center aims to continue to grow and invest in the UAE’s dancing ecosystem.

Blast off: A major space conference is heading to Abu Dhabi

The forum takes place take place on 5 and 6 December.

51 Emirati women honoured with a commemorative book at NYUAD

The book profiles their personal journeys and achievements.

The UAE’s first Emirati female pilot in commercial aviation makes history

Aisha Al Mansoori has soared through the ranks for the past 15 years.

Emirati Women’s Day: 4 Emirati women you should know

A special day that showcases stories of UAE women from diverse communities.

There’s an Urdu literary festival coming to Abu Dhabi this weekend

The day-long festival aims to gather lovers of Urdu

Turning blue skies green with Etihad Airways

Take a look at what flying with the UAE’s national carrier’s new sustainable approach.

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 story of the man behind Jones the Grocer in the UAE

Discover how one of the UAE’s great institutions came into being.

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

A new economy experience is being introduced on Etihad Airways

The new measure sees the airline achieve a sustainability target.

A Pizz: Authentic Neapolitan pizza arrives in Abu Dhabi like you have never tasted before

You can now grab a slice of pizza at one of the capital’s favourite Italian restaurants.