Alserkal Avenue Brings Community Together for Eid To mark the momentous occasion of Eid Al Fitr, Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, will turn into a community hub, from March 20 to 22, 2026, offering several free events for the entire family. During these challenging times, this Eid gesture by the well-known art and culture venue, […]
NUR, Light Installation, at Heal Café, Dubai In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, automobile giant Audi in collaboration with artist Uzair Merchant recently unveiled a symbolic metallic installation – NUR: Born of Light at Heal Cafe in Jumeirah, Dubai. Celebrating light, design and spiritual reflection, the illuminated piece in front of a […]
Asma Belhamar is on a mission to chronicle UAE’s architecture In the nineties, while growing up in Dubai, Emirati artist Asma Belhamar’s family home in Rashidiya, had an unfinished second courtyard, which became a thriving playground for the children of the house. On most days, Belhamar recollects how discarded pipes, ceramic tiles and other found objects […]
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 […]