The Jameel's annual Youth Takeover is the manifestation of the Assembly, an experimental learning programme designed to foster creative leaders aged 18 to 24 in the UAE, "inviting the creation and curation of projects reflective of their generation’s areas of [ ... ]
Matinée and evening shows for the Abu Dhabi Choral Group’s Summer Revue, a "hilarious and heartwarming" adaptation of the popular film. The grumpy but lovable ogre embarking on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona for the scheming Lord [ ... ]
The inaugural exhibition in the Emirates for the Ghanaian artist explores the concept of ‘home’ through the lens of Afro-Surrealism. This series marks an introspective shift in his practice, reflecting his evolving sense of place in the world; HOME: Heart [ ... ]
Malik Thomas Jalil Kydd's body of work delves into his Iraqi heritage, while bridging painting, drawing and fibre art – "reconciling the tactility of textiles with a sensitive examination of form", as the gallery puts it. "Focusing primarily on the [ ... ]
Recent projects from the Tehran-born artist. Nazgol Ansarinia’s work examines the systems and networks that underpin her daily life – from everyday objects to routines, events and experiences. She's interested in the relationships they form to make up a larger [ ... ]
The second day of performances for this annual show by Sharmila Dance Center, one of the UAE's longest-established dance schools. Currently in its 24th year, this is a show for aspiring performers of all ages – from 7-year-olds to professional [ ... ]
The Emirati artist and designer's inaugural solo exhibition comprises a series of photographs that documents the striking ecological diversity of Mount Kilimanjaro. Captured through Al Gurg’s attentive and empathetic gaze during a six-day journey in 2021, this work offers "a [ ... ]
Ahmad Kasha’s complete War Series (2018–2025) is presented here for the first time in association with Fann à Porter. Influenced by various traditions of war art, the series reflects on the psychological toll of violence on people, animals, nature, and [ ... ]
A group show featuring Nevine Hamza, Atefeh Majidi Nezhad, and Layla Juma. Says the gallery: "Each artist navigates the threshold between structure and sentiment, material and memory, between what is seen and what is sensed ..." Hamza’s work draws on [ ... ]
The razor-sharp Dubai-based comedian previews her Edinburgh Fringe gig, a show that "dives deep into the absurdities of divorce, internet fame, and identity, wrapped in Saaniya’s signature wit and bite".
Hans Zimmer is probably best known for some of the most listened-to soundtracks in the history of cinema – The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Dune - but his live show is also pretty special. [ ... ]
Another good-looking Comedy Kix night in Expo City, with some of Dubai’s most interesting up-and-coming stand-ups – seven of them: Saeed El Nahdy, Moncif Boumaza, Ehsan Fahmi, Andrea Brooks, Rebecca How, Jed Dawson and Tanveer Khan. The door price includes [ ... ]
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