Culture
Inside Deep Ahojas: The Invisible Choreography of Scent
With Deep Ahojas, the Emirati house founded by Mohamed Hilal turns fig, saffron, tobacco and aged oud into a meditation on perception.
Seven Museums Changing What Culture Can Do to the Body
Wellbeing is often discussed through hotels, clinics and longevity centres. But cultural spaces may be just as central to the future of human restoration.
Al Ghurair Expands into Healthcare with the Launch of Trellis Health
The Dubai-based family group launches a new healthcare network, starting with Trellis Hospital in Umm Suqeim, with two additional clinics expected to open by the end of 2026.
Saadiyat Grove: Abu Dhabi’s New Cultural and Lifestyle Destination Opens in 2026
Set between the capital’s landmark museums, Saadiyat Grove will bring luxury boutiques, international dining, residences and wellness spaces to Abu Dhabi’s Cultural District.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Is Ready to Redraw the Map of Global Art
After two decades of anticipation, Frank Gehry’s monumental museum will open on Saadiyat Island on 11 December 2026 – completing one of the world’s most ambitious cultural districts.
Human in the Loop – a new sound-and-string exhibition opens in Abu Dhabi
At 421 Arts Campus, the Emirati robotics engineer Dr Ahmad AlAttar turns the gallery into a field of sound and strings you have to play – his first institutional solo show, on until 13 September.
Abu Dhabi Gives Saadiyat a New House of the Arts
The emirate has commissioned Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a Frank Gehry-designed performing arts centre beside the Saadiyat Cultural District, to open in 2030.
AlUla Unveils Manara, A New Destination for Astrotourism
AlUla is set to become one of the world’s leading astrotourism destinations with Manara, a new hub for stargazing and astronomy.
A Letter from AlUla, Written in Thread
Saudi fashion label HINDAMME has released a collection co-created with 26 artisans from AlUla, translating the region's 7,000-year-old rock inscriptions into modern abayas and shirts.
What to Expect From Art Dubai’s New Format This May
The Middle East's most influential art fair returns in May with a leaner format, free doors and a first-of-its-kind deal that ties gallery fees to actual sales.
