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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 More

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On a Trail of

On a Trail of Damask Roses in Oman The sweet fragrance of pink

Standouts from Art Dubai

Standouts from Art Dubai 2026 The 20th addition of Art Dubai is finally

Collage Art Exhibition at

Collage Art Exhibition at Kutubna Cultural Center, Dubai The joy of assembling and overlaying

Art Dubai’s Revised Edition

Art Dubai’s Revised Edition in May 2026 reflects UAE’s Cultural Resilience Art Dubai,

Déjà Vu, a multi-gallery

Déjà Vu, a multi-gallery exhibition opens at Alserkal Avenue A collective initiative designed

Staying Strong, Consciously Creating:

Staying Strong, Consciously Creating: How UAE’s art community responded to the war Even as

Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space

Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space initiative to support UAE creative collectives A hub for artists

This Bloom, I Borrow

Throughout her 25-year old career, Ethiopian photographer and artist Aida Muluneh has been

SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition

SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition at Tashkeel, Dubai A revered art form, with ancient roots,

Alserkal Avenue Brings Community

Alserkal Avenue Brings Community Together for Eid   To mark the momentous occasion

NUR, Light installation, at

NUR, Light Installation, at Heal Café, Dubai In the spirit of the holy

Asma Belhamar is on

Asma Belhamar is on a mission to chronicle UAE’s architecture In the nineties, while

View Picasso’s Magnificence at

View Picasso’s Magnificence at Louvre, Abu Dhabi In 78 years of his artistic life,

RAK Art Fair 2026

RAK Art Fair 2026 is an ode to Civilizations Large frames of riveting landscapes,

Head to these Art

Head to these Art Exhibitions in January There is a literally an explosion

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