ART LIFE

Art life in the UAE — exhibitions, cultural events, where to go in the UAE

Kutubna Cultural Center: Nothing Worth Mentioning
What makes a moment worth remembering? A weekly visit to a grandmother or a hand reaching towards a...
21.09.2026
How the Saruq Al Hadid Gold Ring Became the Symbol of Expo 2020 Dubai
Among the thousands of objects lifted from the sands of Dubai’s southern desert, one small gold ornament has...
18.09.2026
Bridging Tradition and Modernity: The Isra Arabesque Gallery
Isra Arabesque is a new art space in Abu Dhabi, an intimate gallery built around a collection of...
17.08.2026
Local Plants in the UAE at Sharjah Heritage Museum
The Sharjah Heritage Museum continues its commitment to preserving and reinterpreting Emirati culture through Local Plants in the...
10.08.2026
Summer Vibes at Opera Gallery Dubai
For its summer exhibition, Opera Gallery Dubai presents Summer Vibes, a showcase that spans generations, artistic movements, and...
05.08.2026
Top 10 Exhibitions in August 2026
August may be one of the quieter months on the Gulf’s cultural calendar, but galleries and art institutions...
01.08.2026
Green Art Gallery: All the Lands from Sunrise to Sunset
On display at Green Art Gallery until 31 July 2026, All the Lands from Sunrise to Sunset brings...
24.07.2026
City-Museum by the Water: Al Majarrah Park in Sharjah
New Urban Landscape Al Majarrah Park in Sharjah now represents the culmination of a long process of transforming...
20.07.2026
Lawrie Shabibi: Cross Scripts
Lawrie Shabibi has organised Cross Scripts, an exhibition that features creatives from across the Middle East and beyond...
13.07.2026
The UAE is Beautiful Photo Exhibition
The Cultural Foundation is currently holding The UAE is Beautiful, a group photo exhibition that explores the United...
11.07.2026
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