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Take a glimpse of Dubai’s Museum of the Future during the...

The Museum of the Future was inaugurated at the Madinat Jumeirah yesterday as part of the World Government Summit 2016. The Museum focuses on...

Call for entries for 2016 Sheikha Manal’s ‘Young Artist Award’

Competition is open to all UAE residents, aged between 18-30 years The Cultural Office of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...

Coins House Museum in Dubai

Coins House Museum, is in a restored building in the Old Bastakiya area of Dubai. The locailty is well know for its ancient "Wind...

Sharjah Museums celebrate UAE’s 41st National Day

The Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) announced a festivities programme dedicated to UAE 41st National Day. The nine – day programme is carried out together with...
Abu Dhabi has developed into one of the world’s great cultural hubs

Explore Abu Dhabi’s Past and Present Through Four Famous Landmarks

A kaleidoscope of colour, Abu Dhabi has developed into one of the world’s great cultural hubs with a focus on celebrating its unique Emirati...

Gulf Film Festival offers young filmmakers a growth platform, say documentary...

The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al ...

Gearing up for a long Eid Al Adha holiday

With a few weeks left until Eid Al Adha, most of us already plan short breaks and foreign travels for the middle of September. Let's...

Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development (MCYCD) announced a cultural...

Cultural activities by other government departments to come under MCYCD umbrella The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development (MCYCD) has announced a cultural...

8th Dubai International Film Festival unveils 171 films from 56 nations

The8th Dubai International Film Festival unveiled line-up of 171 films from 56 nations, alongside a phalanx of A-list global talent, high-octane free events

Flagship sponsors renew support to seventh edition of DIFF

The four flagship sponsors of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) have renewed their support for the seventh edition of the leading film festival...

Celebration of Russian Art with Eternity Art & Culture Foundation

Eternity Art & Culture Foundation, a pioneering promoter of Russian art and culture in the Middle East, was officially launched in the United Arab Emirates during a glamorous event held at the Mehteran Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Young women filmmakers dominate Student Competition selection at GFF

The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al ...

Interior Design Trends Fall 2012

 Like every year at about this time, we are reminded that the summer is soon to be replaced by the autumn. The weather changes,...

Classical Art in the Palace – From Picasso and Matisse to...

Swiss Art Gate UAE in co-operation with Emirates Palace and Pro Art Gallery, Dubai is going to show "Classical Art in the Palace -...

UAE releases silver commemorative coins

UAE Central Bank releases fifty dirhams souvenir coin to mark 50th anniversary of discovery of Umm Al Nar civilization On the 50th anniversary of the...

Region’s first Japanese culture event, ANI:ME heralded as major success

Over 10,000 people attend inaugural ANI:ME event on Yas Island  Yoshitaka Amano of Final Fantasy fame topped list of Japanese pop-culture celebrities appearing...

Kinokuniya: World of Books

Covering 68,000 square feet, Kinokuniya Book World is the largest book store in the region, occupying almost an entire corner of the second floor...

Coins House museum to open in Al Bastakiya Heritage District

Dubai Municipality will soon open to public the Coins House, a dedicated museum for nearly 500 ancient coins that were in circulation in the...