Art & Culture

HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, unveiled a major new volume marking eighty years since Thesiger’s first crossing of the Empty Quarter

From John Cena to cosplay: Inside MEFCC 2026

India was the largest source of greenfield FDI capital into Dubai’s cultural and creative industries in 2025, accounting for 19 per cent

The entrepreneur talks about worth versus validation, the canon as a market artefact, and the quiet ambition behind an art collection built entirely outside the gate

The Federal National Council has approved a draft law designed to strengthen protection of UAE cultural heritage, introduce new heritage categories and impose tougher penalties for violations

The 2025 edition of the race drew a record 339,000 fans, including 136,000 people who attended the concerts at the event

The museum is designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, will include spaces for artists, researchers and emerging talent in the digital arts sector

The activation runs from 4pm to midnight across both days, May 9 and 10

Eddy Maroun reflects on how music can move beyond entertainment, serving as a channel for connection, resilience, and a sense of unity that resonates far beyond the track itself.

Large hospitality and mixed-use projects often force studios to balance creative ambition with commercial reality, reveals Mahsa Gholizadeh