How artisan Nik Huber became a real guitar hero
Caught between rock and a hard place, Huber quit his job to make instruments. They now fetch up to Dh70,000 and are on sale in Dubai for the first time
Nik Huber unveiled 6 guitars made for Dubai market at Art of Guitar, The Courtyard in Al Quoz in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Rachelle Ann Go to return as Eliza for Hamilton Abu Dhabi
The popular American history musical is coming to the UAE stage next year
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Comedian Bill Burr is coming to Abu Dhabi this September
First batch of tickets to see Emmy-nominated star at Etihad Arena go on sale on Friday
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