Catch the artists Gaudi, Kandinsky and Klee at The Dubai Mall. Infinity des Lumieres is famous for giving art a digital upgrade. The immersive art experience is back with a new show at The Dubai Mall, Gaudi, Kandinsky & Klee: Raise Vibration, which celebrates the artists Antoni Gaudi, Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee. The Dubai Mall is home to the largest digital art venue in the region. Infinity des Lumieres brings together 130 projectors, 58 speakers, 3,000 moving images, which are projected onto surfaces to create a multi-sensory experience. So, when you visit the one-of-a-kind ..read more

Check out cutting-edge exhibitions, from the metaverse to North Africa. Art lovers, unite. The Abu Dhabi Art Fair has returned to the UAE capital, and brings together 900 works from more than 300 artists. Now in its 14th year, the festival takes place from 16 to 20 November and, best of all, it’s free.  Located on Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi Art Fair includes 80 galleries from 28 countries, and has more than 900 pieces of art available. The festival is welcoming 33 new galleries from Columbia, France, Italy, Morocco, Nigeria, Turkey, Tunisia, South Korea and the UAE. Guest curators for ..read more

The ten-day event will take place at Cinema Akil. Few venues have altered the cultural landscape of Dubai like Cinema Akil – not only is it the first arthouse cinema in the region, but it has also been instrumental in building awareness around independent filmmaking both in the UAE and the Middle East as a whole. Now, the independent cinema is gearing up to host the inaugural Arab Cinema Week from 7 to 16 October, bringing with it both stories and talent from the region. Curated by Rabih El-Khoury, Arab Cinema Week will open with BAFTA-winning Jordanian director Bassel Ghandour’s The Alle ..read more

Get your culture fix at the largest heritage museum in the UAE. If you think that Dubai lacks history, think again. Dubai boasts a rich cultural heritage, and visitors will now be able to learn more about the city’s origin story. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai announced the reopening of Al Shindagha Museum, and here’s what you can expect. Al Shindagha Museum is on a mission to showcase the history and culture of the UAE. Spanning more than 310,00 square metres, it is the largest heritage museum in the country. Since its red ..read more

We meet the man who is injecting humour into the Arabic art scene. Abdulla Lutfi is making us laugh. We are talking to one of the UAE’s most exciting homegrown artists and he has a fantastic sense of humour, which is reflected in his artwork.  Abdulla is famous for his pun-tastic sketches, which are inspired by comic books and manga. The only difference is that they have Arab characters at their heart, who are changing stereotypes and making jokes about modern life. Take one piece that shows a woman in a hijab on her phone saying: “Looking for my mister (swipe) right.”  The Dubai-bas ..read more

Now in its 12th year, the dramatic displays shine a light on the city. Add some light to your life courtesy of the Sharjah Light Festival. Now in its 12th year, the gorgeous, gram-worthy festival is back. Taking place from 8 to 19 February, it casts the whole of Sharjah in a brand-new light, as it combines light displays, projections and music with dramatic results.  This year’s Sharjah Light Festival brings together local and international artists, and they have created work for a range of venues. Marvel at the light installations at sites including Al Dhaid Fort, Al Hamriyah Municipalit ..read more

Tickets are on sale now for the festival’s tenth edition. It’s time to paint the town. Now in its tenth edition, Quoz Arts Fest takes place on 28 and 29 January. Celebrating the region’s arts and culture, it takes place across Alserkal and Al Quoz. The event showcases live music, art, contemporary dance, performing arts, food trucks, art installations and wellness. With a whopping 200 activations and 50 creative concepts, it’s jam-packed with entertainment.  This year’s Quoz Arts Fest theme is Shift Away, which creates three fantastical worlds. Visitors will be able to enter portals inclu ..read more

Discover how ISL4M is changing the local art scene, from spray painting the royal family to putting women in the frame. ISL4M is nervous. He has rarely been interviewed, and is doing one of his first pieces of publicity with FACT. As the talented homegrown artist is currently exhibiting his work at Souk Al Bahar, he shares how he draws inspiration from the royal family, hip-hop artists and his own mum. Born and raised in the UAE, his dad is Egyptian and his mum is Emirati. At 21 years old, he has already developed a signature style and subjects. He has cleverly taken a medium that is tradition ..read more

From exhibitions to music and film screenings, they’ve got it all. Get ready to be immersed in Sharjah Art Foundation’s electrifying lineup of exhibitions, collaborations, and programs scheduled for the remainder of the year. With renowned artists and mind-bending creations, Sharjah Art Foundation is taking you on an enthralling journey through the world of contemporary art. From workshops to interactive installations and thought-provoking talks, they’ve got something for everyone.  In the Heart of Another Country: The Diasporic Imagination Rises 15 July, 2023 to 24 September, 2023 Kickin ..read more

The screening takes place in the Courtyard Playhouse. The National Theatre is home to world-class productions. Now, you don’t have to travel to London to see a show, as National Theatre Live means that you can watch one across the world. So, if you’re a theatre fan, William Shakespeare’s Othello will be screened at the Courtyard Playhouse in Dubai on 16 and 17 June. National Theatre Live’s Othello is directed by Clint Dyer, and the cast includes Giles Terera, Rosy McEwan and Paul Hilton. The story follows Desdemona and Othello, and their love that crosses racial lines. Othello is a refugee of ..read more