Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has awarded a US$1.7 billion construction contract to ALEC Engineering and Contracting for the development of Sphere Abu Dhabi, a large-scale entertainment and cultural venue scheduled for completion by 2029. The project represents a major expansion of Abu Dhabi’s cultural infrastructure strategy…

Arghavan Khosravi has opened a new solo exhibition titled ‘What Remains’ at Uffner & Liu in New York. The exhibition marks Khosravi’s third solo presentation with the gallery and introduces a significant evolution in her multidisciplinary studio practice through painting, sculpture, and architectural assemblage. On view through 2 July 2026,…

Cultural Foundation has launched an open community invitation for participation in “The UAE is Beautiful,” a photography exhibition celebrating everyday perspectives of the country’s cultural, architectural, and natural landscapes. The initiative encourages residents and visitors to contribute personal photographs that capture their individual experiences of the UAE. The participatory exhibition…

Developed and curated by Project22, the exhibition brings together The Wild Within by internationally renowned artist duo Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell and Beirut Balconies by UAE-based artist Chafic Mekawi, exploring architecture, memory, and perception across the UAE and Lebanon. IN TIME is an exhibition about transformation — not as…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a new law regulating antiquities and archaeological sites across Dubai, reinforcing the emirate’s efforts to preserve cultural heritage amid ongoing urban expansion and infrastructure development. The legislation establishes a comprehensive framework governing the protection, classification, conservation, and management of archaeological…

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has inaugurated the redesigned Al Majarrah Park, a new public space developed under the direction of Sharjah Art Foundation. The project combines public art, recreation, and community programming while reinforcing Sharjah’s broader cultural development strategy. Located in the Al Majarrah district…

From mountain springs to wildlife islands and the edge of the desert, here’s how to spend Eid Al Adha beyond the city. With the Eid Al Adha holiday next week and the weekend to follow, there are six full days to explore Abu Dhabi. Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra…