• Mountain Boy: dir Zainab Shaheen (2024)

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    A special screening of Zainab Shaheen's debut feature, a coming-of-age story that doubles as a love letter to the landscapes of the UAE. Suhail is a young Emirati with autism, living alone in the Fujairah mountains after his father shuns [ ... ]

    Free
  • Mountain Boy: dir Zainab Shaheen (2024)

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    A special Ramadan film screening of Zainab Shaheen's debut feature, a coming-of-age story that doubles as a love letter to the landscapes of the UAE. Suhail is a young Emirati with autism, living alone in the Fujairah mountains after his [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • Khaleeji Jazz

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    Open-air Khaleeji jazz from Boom.Diwan, led by Grammy-nominated guitarist and ethnomusicologist Ghazi Al Mulaifi. Blending Gulf traditions with live improvisation, Boom.Diwan brings a contemporary edge to regional music; for this performance they are joined by the Abu Dhabi Folklore & [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-registration is recommended
  • Bedouins of the Wind: dir Danish Farhan (2024)

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    This 49-minute documentary, shot on location in Al Dhaid, provides an intimate portrait of the world of Bedouin culture – camel racing, falconry, the unseen life rooted in the desert. The protagonist Abdulaziz Al Tunaiji trains camels for the nation’s [ ... ]

    Free
  • PechaKucha: On Noise

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    Sound is a force we rarely notice, yet it shapes our spatial, emotional, and cultural experiences in profound ways. This PechaKucha explores the unseen aspects of sound, spanning audiology, vinyl technology, architectural acoustics, voice as branding, and early childhood communication [ ... ]

    Free
  • Contemporary vs Traditional Genres

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    A discussion exploring the connection between poetry and urban music, featuring Emirati artist Saud G and poet Salem Al Attas with Saudi music expert and radio host Hassan Dennaoui (Big Hass) moderating. What influence has Western musical styles had on [ ... ]

    Free
  • LAST CHANCE Imprinted Narratives. Stories of a Nation Through Postal Stamps

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    This exhibition, curated by researcher and architect Rashed Al Mulla, revisits key moments in the UAE's history through examples of the country's postage stamps that highlight achievements in education, science, environmental Awareness, and international collaboration.

    General admission AED 25
  • Imprinted Narratives. Stories of a Nation Through Postal Stamps

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    Dubai Culture has an interesting way to celebrate the UAE's 53rd National Day: this exhibition, curated by researcher and architect Rashed Al Mulla, revisits key moments in the UAE's history through examples of the country's postage stamps that highlight achievements [ ... ]

    General admission AED 25
  • PechaKucha | On Space

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    A dynamic lineup shares perspectives on space and the UAE's role in exploring it. “From stunning space photography to inspiring strategies for promoting STEM education, our speakers will take you on a journey through the cosmos and offer a glimpse [ ... ]

    Free but preregister