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Alserkal Avenue opens the art season with 19 exhibitions
Discover 19 exhibitions opening across 16 galleries and art spaces at Alserkal Avenue this September, featuring artists from the UAE, the region and beyond.
LatestSharjah Art Foundation opens applications for affordable artist studios in Sharjah
Sharjah Art Foundation has opened applications for affordable studio spaces at Arts Square, with seven spaces available from AED 800. UAE based artists and creative practitioners can apply until 10 September 2026.
Under the Sun: Craig & Karl bring a playful summer installation to ICD Brookfield Place
Fire Station’s open call for emerging artists
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens in December 2026
9 Classic films to catch at Cinema Akil’s Summer of Classics this July
Floral Masterclass at Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Wynn Al Marjan Island launches Punchdrunk theatre project in UAE
Cairo Design Week returns for its fourth edition in 2026
Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Art Futures centre launches development programme for young artists
World Art Dubai 2026: Dates, Curators and What to Expect
Exhibition Spotlight: Made in the UAE at JD Malat Gallery
Made in the UAE exhibition at JD Malat Gallery presents seven contemporary artists exploring identity, memory, and materiality in the UAE art scene.
Exhibition Spotlight: Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar. Running until September 20, the exhibition explores the human body through photography, sculpture and painting, offering visitors a thought-provoking artistic experience.
Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar..
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Contemporary Artist Shadab Khan
Multi-award-winning Dubai-based artist Shadab Khan shares her fluid art journey, exploring movement, colour, and immersive emotional experiences.
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Etika Jewels Turns Up the Volume with UNAPOLOGETIC
Emily in Paris: The Fashion guide captures the style language of a cultural phenomenon
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Festive florals to instantly warm up your home this christmas
Waitrose x NUAIMI launches new designer tote collection in the UAE
Kate Spade’s Denim Edit is anything but basic
Sketchy Supper
Sketch over supper with a guided illustrator. No experience needed; just curiosity and an appetite.