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…

Art Dubai 2026 closed its 20th anniversary edition at Madinat Jumeirah with a noticeably expanded approach to the contemporary art fair format. Rather than functioning solely as a marketplace for transactions and display, the 2026 edition positioned itself as a broader cultural platform shaped by research, discourse, accessibility, and public…

Narendra Modi presented a selection of Indian artisanal and agricultural gifts to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, highlighting India’s regional craft traditions and design heritage. The gifts formed part of Modi’s five-nation diplomatic tour and emphasized cultural exchange alongside political and economic…

Manami Okazaki has released The Japanese Tattoo, a detailed exploration of Japan’s tattoo culture that connects centuries-old craftsmanship with contemporary visual culture. Published by Prestel, the book examines how traditional irezumi aesthetics continue to influence global art, fashion, and graphic design. As international interest in Japanese visual culture expands, the…

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced an open call for its new “Creative Spaces” initiative, a programme designed to provide free multi-purpose workspaces for Dubai’s expanding creative sector. The initiative forms part of the Creative Sector Resilience Portfolio launched by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al…

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Roads and Transport Authority have unveiled a new public artwork at the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel as part of the broader Dubai Tunnels Initiative. The project features a site-specific installation by Emirati artist and designer Maryam Al Hathboor, further expanding Dubai’s integration of art,…

Art Dubai closed its 20th anniversary edition after drawing a record number of visitors and reinforcing Dubai’s growing influence in the global art and design economy. Held from 14–17 May at Madinat Jumeirah under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the fair welcomed more than…