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