100 Must-read Books in a Lifetime
Books are like movies, there is something for every taste. However, there are some must-read books, which are worth reading regardless of a person’s...
Attractions of Al Gharbia
Madinat Zayed
The unofficial capital of Al Gharbia, Madinat Zayed is a booming township rich in traditional architecture and surrounded by lush farms, which are...
World’s 10 Weirdest Christmas Traditions
Christmas is a special time of the year, not only for the festive food, the Christmas gifts, and all the family and friends, but...
Dubai International Film Festival wins two Stevie® awards
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime...
First Day of Winter 2015: The Winter Solstice
The first day of winter in 2015 falls on December 21. What does winter mean to you?
Winter inspires both joy and woe. Some people can’t...
‘Gulf Nights’ sets the tone for serious discussions on regional cinema...
The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman...
Ramadan in Dubai: #StayHome Activities and Initiatives
Keeping the body active and alert throughout Ramadan is at the forefront of Dubai’s residents’ minds this year, as the emphasis on physical and...
Dubai Culture takes the arts experience to the city’s outdoors
Public display of works by UAE national artists to adorn outdoor space
Ten large billboard-size art pieces on...
Dubai Public Library host renowned authors on EAIFL Education Day
The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated authority for culture, heritage and the arts, hosted renowned authors Nadine...
Suha Arafat to share insights on life and times of Yasser...
Suha Arafat, the wife of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, will share insights on the life and times of the Nobel Peace Prize winner with the screening of The Price of Kings – Yasser Arafat at the eighth Dubai International Film Festival
Richest regional library to open doors in Dubai in 2017
Newly announced massive project in Dubai features the largest and what will soon become the richest regional library.
The seven-storey, one million square feet Mohammed...
First Honey Moon in 100 Year to Appear on Friday 13th
Something very strange and rare is about to show up on the night sky this evening! The moon will appear exceptionally large and its...
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
HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi opens Al Owais...
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated ‘Eternal Letters: From the...
Eyes on the prize as Cannes builds to climax
The films have been screened, the flash-bulbs have popped, the stars have retired to their yachts, and the Cannes panel of judges is getting...
Sharjah Museums Department joins hands with Goethe-Institut to develop staff...
Sharjah Museums Department (SMD), the Goethe-Institut Abu Dhabi (GI) and the Robert Bosch Stiftung have joined hands and established the Robert Bosch Cultural Manager...
GeekFest Dubai: World’s Largest Picture Printout
The enormous Dubai Panorama image, taken by photographer Gerald Donovan on April 23rd 2010, was the world’s largest digital image, a whopping 45 GigaPixel...
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.