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Bigfoot Goes to School: How Art Is Rethinking the Way UAE Children Learn

Sep 21, 2026

This autumn, children across the UAE are finding an answer that begins with imagination. Across 80 schools in all seven emirates, a mysterious and oversized fictional visitor has become the unlikely protagonist of a new art and education project. The Bigfoot Project, the centrepiece of the sixth edition of the A.R.M. Holding Children’s Programme, invites children aged five to 17 to imagine Bigfoot arriving in an unfamiliar world — and then create a place where the creature can feel safe, comfortable and at home.

UAE's Must-See Art Exhibitions This Summer

Aug 03, 2026

From immersive installations and contemporary photography to African contemporary art and centuries-old board games, galleries across the UAE are presenting a vibrant programme of exhibitions that celebrate creativity, culture and innovation.

Beyond the Lens: How UAE Artists Are Redefining Photography at Manarat Al Saadiyat

Jul 24, 2026

Photography has long been seen as a medium that captures a single moment in time. But at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, a new exhibition is challenging that perception by asking a simple yet profound question: What if photography could become something more than an image?

Where Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Living: Interiors UAE Unveils Mariner's New Athens Collection

Jul 21, 2026

Classical design is making a confident return to contemporary homes—but with a modern twist. Interiors UAE has introduced the Athens Collection by Spanish luxury furniture brand Mariner, a new collection that reimagines centuries-old architectural elegance for today's interiors. Rather than recreating traditional furniture, the collection blends timeless proportions with contemporary craftsmanship, offering homeowners pieces designed to remain relevant for decades.

Shifting Landscapes of Identity: “Observers of Change” Traces 50 Years of UAE Art

Jun 12, 2026

At the heart of Dubai’s cultural landscape, the Etihad Museum is currently hosting a landmark exhibition that maps half a century of artistic transformation in the United Arab Emirates. Titled Observers of Change: Art from the UAE (1971–2025), the exhibition offers a rare visual journey through the evolution of a nation’s identity as seen through the eyes of its artists.

Deja Vu: When Collaboration Becomes the UAE Art Scene’s Strongest Response

Apr 30, 2026

In a season that was expected to energize the region’s art world, uncertainty instead took center stage. The exhibition Deja Vu, organised by Alserkal Avenue, emerged as both a cultural and strategic response—one that transformed disruption into collective strength.

Art Across the Emirates: 10 Exhibitions Redefining Culture in the UAE

Apr 03, 2026

Across the United Arab Emirates, art is no longer confined to gallery walls—it is becoming a language through which identity, memory, and culture are continuously redefined.

UAE Galleries Sustain Cultural Life Through Adaptation in Times of Uncertainty

Mar 29, 2026

In times of instability, culture is often among the first sectors to be affected. Yet the art scene in the United Arab Emirates tells a different story—one of resilience, adaptation, and continuity.

Rays, Ripples, Residue: Tracing a Decade of UAE’s Artistic Experimentation

Mar 25, 2026

The UAE’s contemporary art scene has grown remarkably over the last decade, moving from informal, artist-led initiatives to globally recognized institutions. The exhibition Rays, Ripples, Residue at 421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi, reflects on this journey, offering a rich retrospective of experimentation, mentorship, and creative community building in the Emirates.

When Poetry Becomes Music: A National Tribute to the UAE’s Defenders

Mar 11, 2026

In times of uncertainty, art often becomes the most powerful way for a nation to express unity, gratitude and pride. The UAE recently witnessed such a moment through a moving musical tribute that transformed poetry into a powerful orchestral performance honouring those who defend the country.

Maryam Al Falasi: The 26-Year-Old Shaping the Future of UAE Art

Mar 03, 2026

At just 26, Maryam Al Falasi has emerged as one of the UAE’s youngest and most dynamic art patrons — a collector, advisor and founder of Iris Projects, a commercial gallery redefining regional representation in Abu Dhabi.

Where Design Meets Devotion: The Most Beautiful Ramadan Majlises in the UAE

Feb 22, 2026

Ramadan in the UAE is no longer defined solely by tradition — it is shaped by design. Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, majlises and tents have evolved into immersive architectural experiences where lighting, materiality and setting play as powerful a role as the cuisine itself.

Seeing Through Two Lenses: How Issam Kourbaj Expands the Vision of Emerging Artists in the UAE

Nov 17, 2025

As curator of this year’s Beyond Emerging Artists programme at Abu Dhabi Art, Syrian-born, Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj brings a uniquely poetic and deeply reflective perspective to the UAE’s flourishing creative scene.

UAE Architecture Takes the Spotlight in Inaugural RIBA Middle East Awards

Nov 05, 2025

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of its first-ever Middle East Awards, spotlighting architectural excellence that blends innovation, sustainability and cultural relevance across the region.

Zayed National Museum: A Multisensory Tribute to the UAE's Heritage

Oct 28, 2025

The Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi is set to open on December 3, 2025, offering visitors an immersive experience that engages all five senses

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Post-Impressionism Exhibition Brings Van Gogh and Seurat Masterpieces to the UAE

Oct 17, 2024

The Louvre Abu Dhabi continues to offer world-class cultural experiences with its latest exhibition, Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances. Running until...