Category: Arts

Dubai,26November 2019:French-Tunisian sculptor, Idriss B, is exhibiting atThe Pointe at Palm Jumeirah with an impressive art showcase of life-sizeproportions on display until March 2020. ‘The Art Collection’, an immersive 15-piece exhibition,presentslimited edition Idriss B sculptures,available for purchase, including a huge shimmering chrome-gold falcon,“OSI”, which weighs almost aton and is nearly six meters tall. The philosophy behind Idriss B’s The Art Collection is to creatingpieces that reflect the time at which they were made. His unique sculptures are made exclusively for renowned locations such as The Pointe, in a drive to…

Dubai, UAE, 23 November 2019:Award-winning Bollywoodmusic duo Vishal &Shekhar put on a blinding show for the Global Village Main Stage. Taking place at the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the concert was the latest headline booking to take the stage in the park’s impressive line-up of globally-recognised acts. The night’s playlist included every of their well-known Bollywood soundtrack hits – from films such as Befikre, Tiger Zinda Hai, Student of the Year 2, Bharat and War –in one of…

Dubai, UAE, 27 November 2019:Encounter a world of memorable experiences centred on national pride as Global Village comes to life in a vibrant décor of red, green, white, and black for 48th National Day celebrations from Sunday 1st December until Tuesday 3rdDecember. With a diverse range of National Day celebrations and activities on offer, Global Village will be an unbeatable destination for guests reflect andto celebrate UAE heritage, while soaking up a vibrant atmosphere. Global Village will offer guests unforgettable opportunities to embrace the spirit of the occasion in true…

Dubai, UAE, November 18, 2019:Ready, set, paint –the14thannual Toyota Dream Car Art Contestis set to get off to a strong start with entries from children now being accepted across the UAE. The 6th local edition of this international competition will see children from around the UAEonce again shape the future of mobility through their youthful creativity, by joining over 6.2 million children from more than 100 countries who have taken part in this initiative since 2004. Open to participants 15 years of age and below, the contestinvites children to imagine…

November, Dubai- Looking for a dinner and a show? Look no more as award-winning Italian eatery, Luigia, welcomes renowned singer Umberto Smaila for one-night only,on 26th November. Watch the talented legend live in action as he performs with a live band and DJ Ivan Minuti, and indulge in authentic Italian specialties from the restaurant’s acclaimed menu for a minimum spend of AED 300 per person. Umberto Smaila has composed tracks for successful TV programs and films and released several songs, including the main theme of Beast with a Gun, which…

Visitors to Al Wahda Mall can enjoy a musical evening with Lebanese Music sensation “Joe Koueik” during the UAE National Day holidays on the 2nd and 3rd of December along with family and friends. The mall will be hosting a wide range of entertainment and activities for kids during the long weekend in addition to the having “Joe Koueik” enthrall the audience as the star attraction. Mr. Navaneeth Sudhakaran, General Manager, Al Wahda Mall said, “As the Capital’s leading lifestyle and shopping destination, we look forward to the UAE National…

UAE nationals, residents, and tourists are invited to join altogether and sing ‘Ishi Biladi’ in celebration of the nation’s founding A famous Emirati superstar will make a surprising appearance by singing the Nation’s anthem among the crowd Dubai, UAE, 27 November 2019: The 48th UAE National Day will bring the echoes of proud voices to ‘Mall of the Emirates’ as the shopping destination invites Emiratis and UAE residents to come together in collective patriotism and sing the national anthem. As the nation unites to mark its founding, the mall’s ‘Central…

Dubai – UAE Nov 21, 2019: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announces the formation of a specialisedadvisory committee for the performing arts industry in Dubai. The committee will provide support to the associations of folklore and theatres in the Emirate, in order to produce the most prominent outputs of theatrical creativity and provide a strong base from which the theatre industry can develop. The formation of the committee will enhance the contribution of theatre towards the creative economy and will ensure the sustainability of the development of the Emirate in…

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 21 November, 2019: Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera announced today theMiddle East debut of the West End production of THE KITE RUNNER, which will be performedat Dubai Opera from 27 – 29 February 2020. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Set during turbulent times beginning when Afghanistan was on the verge of war, when best friends are about to be torn apart, the…

UAE, 26th November, 2019: Herman Miller partnered with the students and faculty of DIDI (Dubai Institute of Design), to bring you ‘Ergo Chair—Student Designs for Wellbeing’, a creative project to rethink and reimagine ergonomic seating with wellbeing in mind. At the end of the 6 week design challenge, the top 5 thoughtfully designed chairs were: a chair for the masses, a chair for children who are learning to walk,  a ‘Nurture Chair’, designed for breastfeeding mothers who seek privacy within public spaces, the ‘Fidgeter’s Chair’ designed with an aim to…

Dubai, UAE –10 November 2019:Following a record-breaking show earlier this year, World Art Dubai – the region’s only accessible art fair – is kicking off the season ahead of its April 2020 return,by launchingthe Urban Art DXB event, in partnership with Rove Hotelsfrom 28-30November. The new street art concept is a weekend-long,free-to-attend showcurated by Vandalist Art, the famous street art gallery from London and the winner of ‘Best Gallery Award’ at World Art Dubai 2019. The hip new affair will feature art from the hottest local and international street artists…

United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 12 November: The acclaimed Middle Eastern musicalBROKEN WINGS, will be brought to the UAE for the very first time in January 2020 by Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera. Based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran’s 1912 autobiographical tale of the same name, the musical was written by Middle East duo Nadim Naaman and Dana Alfardan, directed by Bronagh Lagan and produced by Ali Matar, with orchestrations by Joe Davison. The musical first made its debut in London’s West End in August 2018 to sold-out shows,…

Throughout its history, Vacheron Constantin has demonstrated a deep commitment to art and culture, embodied in numerous partnerships. Its relationship with the Louvre is a natural extension of this celebration of beauty and this constant concern for the conservation, preservation and transmission of heritage. Future projects will include collaborations inspired by the collections of the Louvre. After having supported in 2016 the restoration of the clock named La Création du Monde (a masterpiece of 18th century precision horology presented to King Louis XV in 1754 and deposited by the Musée…

Dubai, UAE, Nov 11, 2019: As part of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai’s new cultural vision for the Emirate and his request for all cultural entities in the UAE to work together to enhance synergies and explore new opportunities, Dubai Culture announces Creative Lab as part of Dubai Design Week 2019. Comprising severalpublic drop-in stations each hosting a different design discipline, the lab will run for the duration of the six-day event. Participating design entities are:Al Ghadeer…

AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 06 November 2019: Critically acclaimed and multi-award winning singer songwriter, Craig David will perform at the upcoming season of Winter at Tantora, supporting legendary singer Lionel Richie on February 28th. In addition, operatic pop group Il Divo and British funk and jazz group Jamiroquaiwill also join the festival’s list of world-renowned instrumentalists, classical musicians and pop-stars, adding dynamic and diverse notes to the festival programme. The latest announcement comes as AlUla, home to 200,000 years of history and Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO Heritage Site, Hegra, is counting…

Dubai, UAE, 6 November 2019 – Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) have hosted several sessions at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 through Dubai Public Libraries. Under the fair’s theme – Open Books Open Minds – the Authority hosted sessions aimed at adults and children with a focus on increasing moral values and shedding light on social issues. The book fair, now in its 38th edition opened on 30th October and runs until 9th November, 2019. The first session highlighted the children’s book ‘The Two Ghaf Trees’ by…