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The Hatta Mountains by Salem Sarhan Al Sawafi. Photo: Dubai Culture
Shades of Dubai exhibition captures city's most beautiful spots

Work by five residents have been selected from more than 300 submissions

Art & DesignAugust 29, 2023
Deep Blue: Man + Machine is running for two days at the Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat. Pawan Singh / The National
Artists versus AI exhibition takes over Dubai gallery

The National dives into Deep Blue, an immersive showcase that turns NFTs and crypto into reality at the Theatre of Digital Art

Art & DesignAugust 26, 2023
Al Safa Art and Design Library's exhibition Time & Identity will run until September 15. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai exhibition celebrates 50 years of Emirati art

Al Safa Art and Design Library’s latest show reflects the journey of UAE's disparate artistic voices

Art & DesignAugust 26, 2023
Samaa, meaning the sky, is our Arabic word of the week
Arabic word of the week: Why the sky's not the limit for ‘samaa’

The word is used as a metaphor by many religions around the world

WeekendAugust 25, 2023
Xolo Mariduena as Blue Beetle in DC's first Latino-led superhero film. Photo: Warner Bros
Blue Beetle is a superhero film that's full of fun and heart

Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, the latest film from the DC cinematic universe stars Xolo Mariduena as the titular hero

Film & TVAugust 25, 2023
The Murals and Art Competition winner will receive Dh30,000. Photo: Issa Alkindy for The National
Dubai Waterfront Market invites artists to paint a greener future

Art for Change, part of its annual competition, wants creators to inspire change with powerful works

Art & DesignAugust 23, 2023
Egyptian singer Amr Diab performs at the Beirut Waterfront Arena on August 19. AFP
Amr Diab concert in Lebanon causes heated debate online

The road leading to the Beirut Waterfront Arena was littered with rubbish by concertgoers

Music & On-stageAugust 21, 2023
Rushdy Abaza and Soad Hosny in the 1966 romantic comedy Too Young For Love. Photo: Madiha Yousry
Eight must-watch Arabic films from the 1960s

The 'golden age of cinema' in the Arab world was filled with titles that continue to influence contemporary culture

Film & TVAugust 20, 2023
One of Mous Lamrabat's best-known works features two people in chadors, one is yellow and bears the Los Angeles Lakers logo with Kobe Bryant’s number eight, and the other bears Michael Jordan’s number 23 under the Chicago Bulls’ lettering. Photo: Mous Lamrabat
From Pulitzer to portraits, eight Arab photography masters

From Pulitzer photojournalism to glamorous portraits, these creatives are masters of the art

Art & DesignAugust 19, 2023
Risaala, meaning the written letter, is our Arabic word of the week
Arabic word of the week: Why ‘risaala’ is worth more than what it's written on

The word has been adapted to be used in a modern context

WeekendAugust 18, 2023
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Palace Museum and Jameel Arts Centre. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari and Reem Mohammed / The National; Dubai Media Office
Top 12 museums to visit in the UAE

Learn about the country’s rich history and contemporary art scene through these cultural institutions

Art & DesignAugust 17, 2023
The Dubai Calligraphy Biennale will showcase works by 200 artists working in varying mediums. Photo: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
First Dubai Calligraphy Biennale to begin in October

The month-long festival showcasing the traditional art form will include more than 15 exhibitions across the city

Art & DesignAugust 14, 2023
Comic Craze Vol 3 is running at the Cultural Foundation until August 31. Victor Besa / The National
Long before Superman, here's how Arabic comics soared high

Abu Dhabi exhibition delves into the history of superheroes, Japanese anime and the artists who brought characters to life

Art & DesignAugust 12, 2023
Made in Tashkeel is running now at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Photo: Tashkeel
Tashkeel celebrates 15 years with its largest exhibition in Dubai

Institution brings together pieces from more than 100 artists who call the UAE home

WeekendAugust 11, 2023
The Arabic word of the week is niyya, which means intention
Arabic word of the week: ‘Niyya’ is an intention - and a mental state

Other words derived from niyya are all connected to one idea

WeekendAugust 11, 2023
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