View Picasso’s Magnificence at Louvre, Abu Dhabi In 78 years of his artistic life, Pablo Picasso, created 100,000 prints and engravings, 34,000 illustrations, 13,500 paintings, 300 sculptures and poems. In his lifetime he mastered several art forms and co-founded the Cubist movement becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. And now, you […]
RAK Art Fair 2026 is an ode to Civilizations Large frames of riveting landscapes, striking portraits and vivid textiles set against the alluring backdrop of crumbling ruins and luminous trees, make walking through the historic Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village, the venue for the ongoing RAK Art Fair, an ethereal experience. For an entire month, […]
Head to these Art Exhibitions in January There is a literally an explosion of art events in the city. From solo exhibitions to group shows and art fests, a new event is opening somewhere in Dubai every day, turning your art calendar very busy throughout this month. Middle East Masala lists the events you shouldn’t miss: Urdu […]
Art Dubai, one of Middle East’s most awaited art fairs, turns 20 this year. To be held from April 17 to 19th, 2026, the fair will showcase over 100 contemporary, modern and digital creative presentations from 35 countries, under the theme – Future, Past and Present. The fair will be held at Madinat Jumeirah, under […]
Enjoy winter vibes at Art Cafes in Dubai It’s that time of the year in Dubai when the cool weather and the festive spirit make for perfect outdoor outings. As an art lover you will be spoilt for choice. There are galleries and cafes, where you can soak in the nip in the air, sip your […]
Alserkal Avenue to host Design Miami Fair in 2027 Design Miami, the global platform for extraordinarily collectible design, has partnered with Alserkal Avenue in Dubai to bring the fair’s debut edition to the Middle East in 2027. The collaboration will launch a jointly developed platform in the region for collectible design, featuring a flagship event and […]
Birkin, Banksy and Rembrandt at Abu Dhabi Collectors Week One of the only four Birkin handbags, ever owned by actress Jane Birkin, Banksy’s iconic Shredded Girl Without Balloon, Rembrandt’s masterpiece Young Lion Resting, will all soon be part of a luxury auction-cum-exhibition for the first time ever in the Middle East at the Abu Dhabi Collectors […]
Most Awaited November Art Events DIFC Art Nights (November 13 to 16, 2025) The 20th edition of DIFC Art Nights brings a collection of over 200 artworks by 150 artists, representing 100 nationalities. Enjoy the chic open air ambience of DIFC with FADA’s immersive experience by Elevision, created in collaboration with Kanvas Art Gallery, the […]
A Sustainable Workshop alliance by Avid Learning at Dubai Design Week 2025 It’s possible to embrace sustainability in everyday life in an effortless and economical way. For years, Avid Learning has been advocating this belief, by supporting sustainability workshops and related discussions. At the recently concluded Dubai Design Week 2025, in a lively workshop conducted by […]
Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts Opens to the Public From the Bedouins to the Royals, the love for horses, in the UAE is deeply rooted in the nation’s cultural legacy. Historically, the pure Arabian breed of horses helped the Bedouins to travel through the desert and today the Emirati Royals passion for horse races has earned […]