Evolutions in Collecting Art: Practices and Challenges

Firetti Contemporary Unit 29, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

A conversation with attorney Vanja Mégevand, founder of AI-based legal tech company Lawrence Legal, discussing the changing landscape of art collecting and the challenges and practices that collectors and patrons face in their interactions with artists, galleries, and institutions. Expect [ ... ]

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Amit Tandon: Masala Sandwich

Theatre at Mall of the Emirates Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

The Indian comic (aka The Married Guy) has clocked up 100 million views across his social media platforms. Generally observational in style, his comedy crosses global boundaries; this Dubai Comedy Festival show – in English, incidentally – is an interwoven [ ... ]

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Rooftop Rhythms Open Mic Night

Marketplace, NYUAD Campus Abu Dhabi

The Middle East’s best (and longest-running) poetry and performance open mic night enters its second decade with original material from spoken word artists, poets, and musicians. Rooftop Rhythms is hosted by Jaysus Zain with opening and closing DJ sets by [ ... ]

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Ola Roshdy

Theatre at Mall of the Emirates Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

The Egyptian actress and stand-up comic entertains with her spin on motherhood, womanhood, and all things related. Joining her on the same bill are Reem Nabil and Ahmed El Hareedy (host). This is a Dubai Comedy Festival Show.

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