Empty Quarter to host exhibition of acclaimed Swiss-French photographer, Corinne Vionnet
The Empty Quarter today announced that it will host “Photo opportunityâ€, an exhibition of the works of acclaimed Swiss-French Photographer, Corinne Vionnet at its...
What Non-Muslims can do during Ramadan
The Holy Month of Ramadan feels like a special time of year even if you are not a Muslim. It is a month of...
Eid al-Adha on the sunset of 7th of December
In the Muslim calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Adha on the sunset...
Back when Christmas was Cheap
Today Christmas celebrations are associated with colourful decorations, expensive numerous Christmas gifts and lavish dinner or lunch feast. People spend crazy money organizing the...
UAE National Day Holiday Announced
This year the 46th UAE National Day falls on Saturday. Sunday, December 3, is a national day holiday for the public sector, but will...
Fun Sculptures by Amanda Ovington
Latest in the series of eclectic art exhibitions at Corp Executive Apartments – Al Barsha is a display of the work of Amanda Ovington,...
The Dubai Fountain to perform to UAE National Anthem
To mark the 40th UAE National Day celebrations, The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain lining the waterfront promenade of The Dubai Mall, will perform to the UAE National Anthem from December 1 to 3, every day at 1pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm.
Easter and History behind Easter Traditions
For a large part of the world Easter is among the most important holidays of the year. We usually associate it with the Easter...
SIKKA 2012: Call for submissions for contemporary art fair
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority calls for submissions for SIKKA 2012: An artist-led fair of commissioned work in the cultural nerve-centre of Dubai
The Persian Gulf and Pacific Asia: From Indifference to Interdependence
The Persian Gulf and Pacific Asia: From Indifference to Interdependence. Christopher Davidson
In a new book, Christopher Davidson, an acclaimed expert on the Middle East's...
Best Selling Books of 2014
If we take a look at the best selling books of this year, we will reach to a few key conclusions. First, kids and...
A Free Ramadan Workshop To Promote Cultural Awareness
A recent survey by 999 Magazine reported 72% of individuals polled had very little knowledge, and over 25% have never or hardly tried learning more about...
The Dukkan Show Highlights the Impact of Creativity and Culture in...
The Dukkan Show, one of the first independent society and culture podcasts in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, marked its sixth anniversary,...
What to Do in Dubai This Weekend
It’s time for some weekend planning! The weather in Dubai is wonderful, so instead of staying at home, explore the city and the many...
‘Young Artist Award’ competition introduces ‘Architecture’ category
The Cultural Office of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s announceed new updates to the ‘Young Artist Award’ competition in...
Emirates and Google to promote reading in Arabic
Emirates Airline and Google are ‘Celebrating Arabic Reading’ all through October in a collaboration to reach millions of smartphone users in the region, and...
Materialism and Commerce Have ‘taken Christmas hostage’
This year, Pope Francis warned that the holiday season has been taken hostage by the “lights of commerce.”
During his annual Christmas Eve mass at...
Freej-themed Social Media Filters for UAE National Day
A new collection of Freej-themed Instagram filters
Connects with youth through creative technology
Promotes national identity and safeguarding heritage
In line with Dubai Culture's new cultural...