For decades, the pointed double-curved arches of Bab Al-Bunt were the first thing many pilgrims saw as they approached Jeddah by sea. Photo: Red Sea Museum

Red Sea Museum in Jeddah revives the city's historic gateway

Institution explores the history of the seaport through artefacts and contemporary artworks

Art & Design

Wynn Al Marjan Island's extensive art collection includes a triceratops skull

Travel

ObituaryA visionary who upended the idea of what buildings could look like

Art & Design

Emirati, Egyptian and Qatari names in top five of ArtReview Power 100 list

Culture

Studio Ghibli to transform Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2026

Culture

Sheikha Fatima makes rare public appearance at Zayed National Museum inauguration

Art & Design

First look inside Zayed National Museum – a new home for UAE's rich history

Culture
Quoz Arts Fest is one of many cultural events held at Alserkal Avenue. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Design Miami to launch first Middle East fair at Alserkal Avenue in 2027

Partnership with Alserkal aims to bring regional designers to the world stage

Art & Design

How a sketch by the divisive Indian artist MF Husain inspired a new Doha museum

Art & Design

Art Dubai reveals initial line-up for 20th anniversary event

Art & Design

Dinosaurs take over Sphere Vegas for Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi opening

Art & Design

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey

Art & Design

Noor Riyadh 2025 charts the city’s shifting landscape through light and memory

Art & Design

Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision enters new phase with two landmark museum openings

Culture
Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey

Barjeel Art founder examines importance of books and magazines in age of digital distraction

Art & Design

Noor Riyadh 2025 charts the city’s shifting landscape through light and memory

Art & Design

Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision enters new phase with two landmark museum openings

Culture

Nigeria’s artistic revolution takes the spotlight at Abu Dhabi Art

Art & Design

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