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Planning a summer trip to Moscow?
From curated cultural experiences to exquisite seasonal dining, these landmark hotels unveil a summer collection of immersive offerings...
Jun 163 min read


Shrek The Musical – Once Upon a Stage in Abu Dhabi
A fairy tale with a local touch, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of heart—Shrek in Abu Dhabi proved that magic, misfits, and musicals...
Jun 25 min read


Curtain Up, Hearts Full: Why MTDXB’s Guys and Dolls Hit All the Right Notes
You don’t expect to walk into a Dubai theatre and feel like you’ve stepped onto the streets of 1950s New York — complete with gamblers,...
May 276 min read


Carmina Burana Reimagined: A Ballet That Strips Emotion Bare at Dubai Opera
What happens when a centuries-old cantata is stripped of its traditional grandeur and rebuilt through modern choreography? At Dubai...
May 264 min read


The Pulse at Dubai Opera: Where Bodies Sang and Voices Flew
Forget Lights, Camera, Action. Think Strength, Sound, and Soul. The Pulse invited us into a different dimension — where adrenaline met...
May 124 min read


The master of portraits: Jamal Abdul Rahim
“The Art Behind the Stars” is an exhibition that delves into the world of celebrity through the lens of artistry. The collection...
May 25 min read


March 2025: Embrace the arts as an aesthetic indulgence
Editor's Note: We aspire to be a free-to-read, share, download, and even print (use your home printer and recycle: a paper printed on the fr
Mar 12 min read


Dubai made this podcast happen!
Culture Mapping is a podcast where the hosts interact with Dubai-based entrepreneurs, innovators, and artists about how their native...
Feb 253 min read


La Perle: A dazzling fusion of art and talent in Dubai
Beneath Dubai’s shimmering skyline, La Perle unfolds like a dream—a mesmerizing blend of acrobatics, artistry, and theatrical...
Feb 195 min read


Love, Ballet, and La Bayadère: An Evening of Romance at Dubai Opera
Love was undoubtedly in the air on February 14, the perfect occasion to indulge in an evening of ballet at the Dubai Opera Love was...
Feb 193 min read


A cultural love letter to Global Village, Dubai
What does love look like? Not the kind that exists in grand declarations but the one that quietly unfolds in shared meals, familiar...
Feb 194 min read


Say hello to the modern circus
The traditional or modern circus celebrates artistry, innovation, and resilience. For audiences and performers, the circus remains a...
Feb 112 min read
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