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Middle East Masala started as a blog in 2010 to show readers a country and a region, effortlessly balancing its Islamic heritage with an evolving modern outlook. This quest continues through middleeastmasala.com that attempts to capture the blooming art scene, rich architecture, culture
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FEATURED POSTS
- June 9, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Dubai Events, Emirati Culture, Events, exhibition, Heritage, Middle East Culture
Unfolding by Moza Al
Unfolding by Moza Al Falasi at Tashkeel Emirati artist Moza Al Falasi, channelled
- May 18, 2026
- Featured, Festivals, Heritage, Human Interest, Life Style, Memories, Middle East Culture, Travel, Travel Fun, Weather tales
On a Trail of
On a Trail of Damask Roses in Oman The sweet fragrance of pink
- May 16, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Artist, Dubai, Dubai Events, Emirati Culture, Events, exhibition, Featured, Festivals, Middle East Culture, Painting, Persian Culture
Standouts from Art Dubai
Standouts from Art Dubai 2026 The 20th addition of Art Dubai is finally
- May 6, 2026
- Art Events, Artist, Emirati Culture, Events, exhibition, Uncategorized
Collage Art Exhibition at
Collage Art Exhibition at Kutubna Cultural Center, Dubai The joy of assembling and overlaying
- May 1, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Dubai, Dubai Events, Events, exhibition, Human Interest, Middle East Culture
Art Dubai’s Revised Edition
Art Dubai’s Revised Edition in May 2026 reflects UAE’s Cultural Resilience Art Dubai,
- April 24, 2026
- Art, Design, Dubai Events, Events, exhibition, Festivals
Déjà Vu, a multi-gallery
Déjà Vu, a multi-gallery exhibition opens at Alserkal Avenue A collective initiative designed
- April 14, 2026
- |Artist Interview, Abu Dhabi Events, Art, Art Events, Artist, Dubai, Dubai Events, Emirati Culture, Heritage, Human Interest, Middle East Culture, Painting
Staying Strong, Consciously Creating:
Staying Strong, Consciously Creating: How UAE’s art community responded to the war Even as
- April 7, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Events
Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space
Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space initiative to support UAE creative collectives A hub for artists
- April 3, 2026
- Art, Artist, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Events, exhibition, Fashion, Featured, Painting
This Bloom, I Borrow
Throughout her 25-year old career, Ethiopian photographer and artist Aida Muluneh has been
- March 27, 2026
- |Artist Interview, Art, Art Events, Dubai Events, Events, exhibition, Heritage, Middle East Culture
SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition
SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition at Tashkeel, Dubai A revered art form, with ancient roots,
- March 19, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Dubai, Dubai Events, Dubai Restaurants, Emirati Culture, Featured, Festivals, Food, Glorious Foods, Middle East Culture
Alserkal Avenue Brings Community
Alserkal Avenue Brings Community Together for Eid To mark the momentous occasion
- March 17, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Artist, Cars, Dubai, Dubai Events, Dubai Restaurants, Events, exhibition, Middle East Culture
NUR, Light installation, at
NUR, Light Installation, at Heal Café, Dubai In the spirit of the holy
- March 5, 2026
- |Artist Interview, Art, Artist, Design, Dubai, Emirati Culture, Featured, Heritage, Interview, Memories, Middle East Culture, Outdoors, Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
Asma Belhamar is on
Asma Belhamar is on a mission to chronicle UAE’s architecture In the nineties, while
- February 13, 2026
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Events, Art, Art Events, Artist, Events, Featured
View Picasso’s Magnificence at
View Picasso’s Magnificence at Louvre, Abu Dhabi In 78 years of his artistic life,
- February 3, 2026
- Art Events, Events, Festivals, Heritage, Middle East Culture, Outdoors, Uncategorized
RAK Art Fair 2026
RAK Art Fair 2026 is an ode to Civilizations Large frames of riveting landscapes,