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US singer Benson Boone cut a relaxed figure as he visited the Yas Marina Circuit. Alamy

Abu Dhabi F1 2025: Benson Boone tours paddocks before Etihad Park show

US singer headlines first of four after-race concerts

Guide to Zayed National Museum: Timings, tickets, accessibility and dress code

Abu Dhabi F1 concert and clubbing guide, from Katy Perry to Benson Boone

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

Five Emirati novels that reflect the UAE’s modern transformation

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Labubus were a popular search trend in the UAE. AFP

Googling googlies: Cricket beats Labubu and Dubai Chocolate in UAE top searches

From left, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi and Wael Shawky. Photo: ArtReview

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

The F1 builds in Lego's Speed Champions line allow younger fans to create a compact version of their favourite team's car. Photo: Lego

Is Formula One the best partnership Lego has had this year?

Spotify Wrapped was launched on December 3. Photo: Spotify

Why won’t my Spotify Wrapped 2025 load?

Studio Ghibli is known for many animation classics, including the Oscar-winning film Spirited Away. Photo: Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli to transform Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2026

Zayed National Museum is now open to the public. Photo: Mohamed Al Raeesi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikha Fatima makes rare public appearance at Zayed National Museum inauguration

UAE National Orchestra participated in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at Zayed National Museum. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

'Profound honour' as UAE National Orchestra makes debut

Katy Perry is to perform on the last day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AFP

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: A guide to the after-race concerts

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was one of the best and most popular video game releases of 2025. Photo: Kepler Interactive

Top 10 games of 2025, from Clair Obscure: Expedition to Doom: The Dark Ages

Gamers anticipating the release of the postponed GTA 6 were treated to a stellar line-up of games

Viral moments that defined 2025, from Labubus to Coldplay Kiss Cam

Aziz Ansari made his directorial debut with Good Fortune in 2025. AFP

InterviewThings used to come easy to Aziz Ansari – now he’s doing it the hard way

Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

Music & On-stage

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers emerges as the potential main character of Stranger Things 5. Photo: Netflix

Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 ending explained: A Harry Potter-style twist emerges

'Mother of humanity' Lucy fossil on display at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Tai-Lee Chan on Hong Kong action cinema and finding creative freedom as director

Ruth Ware, Asma Khan and Scott Turrow lead Emirates LitFest 2026 line-up

ReviewBeetlejuice The Musical: Gothic comedy makes confident debut in Abu Dhabi

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Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair and Noah Schnapp as Will Byers return in Stranger Things 5. Photo: Netflix

InterviewHow will Stranger Things end? Duffer Brothers say goal 'isn’t to please everyone'

Series creators discuss how they shaped its end, what fans can expect and the moment that points to the future

What time is season five of Stranger Things coming out around the world?

Tai-Lee Chan on Hong Kong action cinema and finding creative freedom as director

The President’s Cake review: Oscar hopeful is portrait of life in 1990s Iraq

Wicked's Cynthia Erivo to star in desert-set Othello adaptation filming in Qatar

Bollywood star Dharmendra, a legend of Indian cinema, dies aged 89

Qatar partners with international studios in bid to reshape Arab film industry

From left, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi and Wael Shawky. Photo: ArtReview

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

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama is No 1 on this year's list

Studio Ghibli to transform Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2026

Sheikha Fatima makes rare public appearance at Zayed National Museum inauguration

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

The 18th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature returns in January with regional and international authors and speakers in attendance. Leslie Pableo for The National

Ruth Ware, Asma Khan and Scott Turrow lead Emirates LitFest 2026 line-up

Next year’s event will host more than 200 speakers from 40 countries in a programme of talks, workshops and performances

Five Emirati novels that reflect the UAE’s modern transformation

Egyptian and Lebanese writers win big at ‘Oscars of publishing' in US

The Running Man director explains why he changed Stephen King's original ending

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