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The Residence by Etihad Airways
The Residence by Etihad Airways

More than a decade after its debut, The Residence by Etihad Airways remains one of the most remarkable luxury travel experiences in the world, combining residential design, privacy and hospitality within a private three-room suite in the sky.

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, UAE
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, UAE

Discover why the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is one of the UAE’s must-visit cultural attractions. From world-class dinosaur displays and rare meteorites to striking architecture by Mecanoo, this guide explores what to see, visitor information, opening times and why it deserves a place on every Abu Dhabi itinerary.

Best Restaurants in Dubai Marina You Must Try
Best Restaurants in Dubai Marina You Must Try

Dubai Marina’s dining scene is rich, diverse, and ever‑evolving. This curated guide highlights the restaurants that truly stand out, from design‑led spaces to chef‑driven concepts. Updated regularly, it ensures you always have refined, reliable recommendations for exceptional meals along the Marina.

Tapasake Dubai
Tapasake Dubai

Discover Tapasake Dubai at One&Only One Za’abeel – a sky-high destination combining striking nautical-inspired design, panoramic skyline views, a record-breaking infinity pool, and Nikkei-inspired dining. Perfect for daytime lounging or vibrant evenings in the heart of Dubai.

The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi
The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi

Explore The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest aquarium. Discover how cutting-edge design, immersive storytelling, and conservation come together in this must-visit attraction at Al Qana.

Discover Contemporary Culture at Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai
Discover Contemporary Culture at Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai

The Jameel Arts Centre, a contemporary art institution that has quickly become a vital part of Dubai’s creative landscape, is located along the peaceful Jaddaf Waterfront. This sleek, minimalist building — designed with as much care and intention as the finest hotel suites — is dedicated to showcasing the best of regional and international contemporary art.

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A Masterpiece of Design, Interiors, and Immersive Luxury
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A Masterpiece of Design, Interiors, and Immersive Luxury

At Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, architecture, design, and service unite to create a new paradigm for luxury in Dubai. From Shaun Killa’s fluid, yacht-inspired forms to the understated nautical interiors, thoughtful landscaping, and transformative dining experiences, every detail has been crafted with precision and care.

Louvre Abu Dhabi: A Masterpiece of Art and Architecture
Louvre Abu Dhabi: A Masterpiece of Art and Architecture

Rising from the waters of Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is more than just a museum—it is a symphony of art, light, and space. Designed by the visionary architect Jean Nouvel, this cultural landmark stands as a testament to the power of design and its capacity to shape our experience of art. With its breathtaking architecture and world-class exhibitions, the Louvre Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the emirate.

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Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi: A Journey Through Art, Design and Cultural Discovery
Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi: A Journey Through Art, Design and Cultural Discovery

From immersive galleries to the iconic rain of light, Louvre Abu Dhabi offers a cultural journey shaped by art, design and atmosphere on the shores of Saadiyat Island.

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Roots at Mercato Beach: A Reflection on Dubai’s Evolving Public Art Landscape
Roots at Mercato Beach: A Reflection on Dubai’s Evolving Public Art Landscape

Installed along Jumeirah’s Mercato Beach, Roots by Azza Al Qubaisi forms part of Dubai’s expanding public art programme; an initiative reshaping the city’s cultural landscape through immersive, site-responsive sculpture that connects heritage, nature, and contemporary urban life.

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‘Design Is Served’ at Isola Space: Redefining the Art of the Table in Dubai
‘Design Is Served’ at Isola Space: Redefining the Art of the Table in Dubai

Discover “Design Is Served” at Isola Space Dubai (9 Dec 2025 – 10 Jan 2026), an exhibition exploring contemporary tableware, holiday entertaining, and multisensory design experiences. Enjoy workshops, live painting, talks, and installations celebrating creativity and connection.

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Isola Space: Dubai’s New Hub for Design, Creativity, and Collaboration
Isola Space: Dubai’s New Hub for Design, Creativity, and Collaboration

Explore Isola Space, Dubai’s first-of-its-kind design destination. From its 2024 debut to its 2025 expansion, discover exhibitions, curated events, a design store, café, and collaborative spaces that inspire creativity and connect the UAE’s design community.

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The Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design
The Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design

Step inside the Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design Dubai, a serene Scandinavian retreat built with sustainable materials and warm, textural design by Nordic Homeworx.

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Editions Art & Design 2025
Editions Art & Design 2025

Explore the most impressive installations and designers from Editions 2025. A curated look at innovative craft, design, and creativity at Downtown Design in Dubai.

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Dubai Design Week 2025: Downtown Design
Dubai Design Week 2025: Downtown Design

Discover the standout moments from Downtown Design 2025 at Dubai Design Week. From sculptural furniture and immersive lighting to artisanal craftsmanship, explore the most inspiring interiors, installations, and design innovations shaping the Middle East.

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Urban Commissions 2025 Winner: Some Kind of Practice Reimagines the Courtyard in Dubai
Urban Commissions 2025 Winner: Some Kind of Practice Reimagines the Courtyard in Dubai

Discover the Urban Commissions 2025 winning project by UAE-based studio Some Kind of Practice. Presented at Dubai Design Week, the proposal reimagines the Emirati courtyard as climate-responsive, inclusive urban infrastructure.

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Dubai’s Evolving Public Art Scene: Transforming the City into an Open-Air Gallery
Dubai’s Evolving Public Art Scene: Transforming the City into an Open-Air Gallery

Discover Dubai’s vibrant public art scene, from striking murals to cultural installations, as the city evolves into a global hub for creativity and design.

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Dubai Culture Unveils Two Striking Murals in Al Quoz Creative Zone
Dubai Culture Unveils Two Striking Murals in Al Quoz Creative Zone

Discover two striking new murals in Dubai’s Al Quoz Creative Zone by artists Rabab Tantawy, Hend Al Murid, and Dina Saadi. Part of the Dubai Public Art Strategy, these works transform the city into an open-air art gallery and celebrate its growing creative hub.

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Henge Opens New Dubai Flagship on Palm Jumeirah – A Showcase of Italian Design Excellence in the UAE
Henge Opens New Dubai Flagship on Palm Jumeirah – A Showcase of Italian Design Excellence in the UAE

Discover Henge’s new flagship showroom on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai—an immersive showcase of Italian luxury furniture and bespoke interior design. Explore how Henge brings modern craftsmanship to the UAE’s dynamic design scene.

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Safwan Dahoul: The Eye – An Aperture Into the Soul
Safwan Dahoul: The Eye – An Aperture Into the Soul

Safwan Dahoul’s latest exhibition in Dubai explores confinement, emotion, and interiority through his iconic Dream series, presenting a powerful body of work that reflects psychological tension and quiet human endurance.

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I’m Never Coming Back – Aidha Badr at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai
I’m Never Coming Back – Aidha Badr at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai

Discover I’m Never Coming Back by artist Aidha Badr at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai. Opening 19 September 2025, the solo exhibition explores motherhood, identity, and transformation through intimate, thought-provoking works.

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Richi Bhatia: Antevasin – the one who sits at the border of two worlds
Richi Bhatia: Antevasin – the one who sits at the border of two worlds

Discover Richi Bhatia’s powerful multimedia exhibition at Gallery Isabelle, Dubai. Open until September 10, 2025, the show explores transnational identity, food systems, and multispecies intimacy through performance, sculpture, and sensory installation.

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Emotion Unleashed: Ihab Ahmad’s ‘I PUT MY BRAIN ON PAUSE!’ Opens at Firetti Contemporary in Dubai
Emotion Unleashed: Ihab Ahmad’s ‘I PUT MY BRAIN ON PAUSE!’ Opens at Firetti Contemporary in Dubai

Discover Ihab Ahmad’s latest art exhibition at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai. Opening June 20, 2025, this bold solo show features vibrant paintings, wooden sculptures, and a Lamborghini transformed into art. A must-see UAE art event celebrating emotion, imagination, and artistic freedom.

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Waddington Custot - Landon Metz: Being Infinite / Arnaud Rivieren: Steel Life
Waddington Custot - Landon Metz: Being Infinite / Arnaud Rivieren: Steel Life

Custot Gallery Dubai, established by French gallerist, art dealer, and director of Waddington Custot Galleries in London, Stéphane Custot, showcases an engaging array of contemporary European and American art in various media and materials. The gallery is dedicated to fostering ongoing creative dialogue and exchange between the Middle East and the global art community.

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Mestaria Gallery: Interwoven, Areej Raja
Mestaria Gallery: Interwoven, Areej Raja

Showcasing at Mestaria Gallery on Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, "Interwoven" explores the connection between humanity and nature, highlighting intertwining patterns.

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Firetti Contemporary: The Cosmic Renaissance
Firetti Contemporary: The Cosmic Renaissance

At Firetti Contemporary, Kaikhan Salakhov's artworks showcase intricate geometric patterns that embody complex cosmic principles and the challenges humanity may confront in the future.

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Gallery Isabelle: Fariba Boroufar - In Our Bones
Gallery Isabelle: Fariba Boroufar - In Our Bones

Gallery Isabelle showcases an exquisite exhibition, ‘In Our Bones,’ marking Fariba Boroufar’s inaugural solo showcase in the UAE, running from October 31st to December 7th, 2024. Boroufar’s approach to weaving—though seemingly primitive—paired with her depictions of architectural forms and traditions nearing extinction, crafts a poetic reflection of our fractured reality, serving both as a protest against forgetfulness and as a homage to alternative ways of inhabiting our world.

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Zawyeh Gallery: The Land and I Nabil Anani 
Zawyeh Gallery: The Land and I Nabil Anani 

In this captivating exhibition at Zawyeh Gallery, located in Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue arts hub, Nabil Anani draws inspiration from the land, focusing on landscapes for over twenty years. In The Land and I, Anani depicts himself as deeply connected to the earth he illustrates, showcasing how the land shapes his identity and the lives of its people.

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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

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Sikka Art & Design Festival: Why It Should Be at the Top of Your Dubai Must‑Do List
Sikka Art & Design Festival: Why It Should Be at the Top of Your Dubai Must‑Do List

Planning a trip to Dubai? Discover why the Sikka Art & Design Festival is one of the city’s most immersive cultural experiences. Explore art houses, murals, workshops, food concepts and live performances, and find out why Sikka should be at the top of your Dubai itinerary.

Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026: A Living Tapestry of Dubai’s Creative Future
Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026: A Living Tapestry of Dubai’s Creative Future

Step inside the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026, where more than 1,000 creatives transformed Al Shindagha into a living cultural landscape. Explore the artworks, installations, performances and stories that shaped this year’s edition and discover how Sikka continues to define Dubai’s creative future.

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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, UAE
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, UAE

Discover why the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is one of the UAE’s must-visit cultural attractions. From world-class dinosaur displays and rare meteorites to striking architecture by Mecanoo, this guide explores what to see, visitor information, opening times and why it deserves a place on every Abu Dhabi itinerary.

Tapasake Dubai
Tapasake Dubai

Discover Tapasake Dubai at One&Only One Za’abeel – a sky-high destination combining striking nautical-inspired design, panoramic skyline views, a record-breaking infinity pool, and Nikkei-inspired dining. Perfect for daytime lounging or vibrant evenings in the heart of Dubai.

The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi
The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi

Explore The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest aquarium. Discover how cutting-edge design, immersive storytelling, and conservation come together in this must-visit attraction at Al Qana.

Louvre Abu Dhabi: A Masterpiece of Art and Architecture
Louvre Abu Dhabi: A Masterpiece of Art and Architecture

Rising from the waters of Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is more than just a museum—it is a symphony of art, light, and space. Designed by the visionary architect Jean Nouvel, this cultural landmark stands as a testament to the power of design and its capacity to shape our experience of art. With its breathtaking architecture and world-class exhibitions, the Louvre Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the emirate.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Masterpiece of Architecture and Faith
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Masterpiece of Architecture and Faith

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a stunning landmark in the United Arab Emirates. Situated in Abu Dhabi, it represents Islamic architecture and cultural heritage. This mosque harmoniously combines tradition with modernity, attracting millions of visitors annually.

Alserkal Avenue
Alserkal Avenue

Alserkal Avenue serves as the centre of Dubai’s art scene. Often regarded as ‘off the beaten path’, this vibrant hub is located within an industrial area. Many might overlook its hidden gems, but it’s highly recommended for creatives, health and fitness fanatics, art enthusiasts and those looking for new experiences while visiting the Emirate.

The Museum of the Future
The Museum of the Future

Step inside Dubai’s Museum of the Future with this curated visitor experience guide. Explore its futuristic exhibits, family areas, travel tips, weekday best times, and ticket details.

Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall

The Dubai Fountain, a mesmerising blend of water, music, and light located in Downtown Dubai, holds the title of the world’s tallest performing fountain. Stretching over 900 feet – comparable to more than two football fields – it resides on the expansive 30-acre Burj Lake, presenting shows set to a variety of melodies.

Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame

The Dubai Frame is an observatory, museum, and monument located in Zabeel Park, Dubai. This remarkable architectural structure has earned the title of the world’s largest frame, standing 150.24 meters tall and 95.53 meters wide. Its primary function as an observatory offers stunning views of historic Dubai to the north and the modern areas of the emirate to the south.

Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden

Each winter, as temperatures drop, Dubai Miracle Garden reopens its gates. This 72,000-sq-m oasis, showcasing over 150 million flowers, has blossomed into one of the region’s most beautiful destinations, earning a spot on many visitors' photogenic must-see lists.