Arts-Music

Dubai Opera is taking the city of Dubai by storm and marking the arrival of its first contemporary Arabic music festival this month.

As spring arrives in Dubai, the region’s art community gears up for one of the busiest seasons in their calendars, and this year it’s more exciting than ever.

Nothing is impossible – that’s what Dubai-based film writer Karthik Menon taught us when he took his film “7 Rounds” to Cannes.

As part of the year of Zayed, a permanent tribute of art installations to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was revealed in Abu Dhabi last month, marking the centenary of his birth.

Attention all art lovers and non-art lovers! In case you haven’t already heard, a one-of-a-kind Van Gogh exhibit is in the UAE.

Dubai kicks off 2018 with a legendary musical. After 40 years of success in New York’s Broadway and London‘s West End, Dubai Opera is hosting the much loved story, “Evita.”

1. “Instrumentalized” by Alessandro Balteo-Yazbeck, Green Art Gallery, Dubai (January 20 – March 7)

Designed to frame all other iconic landmarks, the newly opened Dubai Frame – adorned with gold motifs – measures 150 metres high and 93 metres wide.

Gulf Photo Plus is back with its 14th annual photography festival, GPP Photo Week 2018, which runs from February 7 to 12 at Concrete, Alserkal Avenue.

As we start 2018, let’s look at the fashion world and what is in store for 2018.

Montblanc’s Great Characters Limited Editions are sought after by pen collectors around the world, and the latest launch this month is no different. Paying homage to the most acclaimed popular music band of all time, Montblanc’s The Beatles Edition takes its inspiration from one of the band’s earliest concept albums “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”

Obaid Mohammed AlBudoor, As Known As “beedii” is an Emirati artist who is definitely one to look out for. His love of adventure and progressive storytelling makes for the perfect mix to show off the great content creator he is.

Brace yourself Afrobeat lovers, because the One Africa Music Fest is coming to Dubai and features some of the biggest artists from Africa. The line-up includes Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, SautiSol, Tekno, and a host of other major artists.

Remember when Imagine Dragons took Dubai by storm, shooting its “Thunder” music video right here in the city? Well, you are in for another great surprise.

The Lebanese musical icon Fairouz, or the “Jewel of Lebanon,” arguably one of the most celebrated Arab singers, has released her new album “Bebalee” or “On My Mind” after a seven-year hiatus from the music world.

Every fashion enthusiast’s favorite month kicked off in September, bringing household designers, models, photographers, celebrities and influencers together to celebrate all things fashion.

If you’re looking to find yourself a new hobby to spice up Dubai life, why not learn to DJ?

Have you ever wanted to wind down after a long day of work with some cool tunes and an awesome atmosphere? Well, The Music Room would have been the place to go…

Lights, camera, action!

The Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award, a visionary annual award recognising the work and contributions of modern day art patrons, has included the Middle East region for the first time.

The soon to be launched book by bestselling author John David Mann (The Go-Giver), The Recipe, is set to be another masterpiece of charming storytelling and profound wisdom.

The 43-year-old father, Nikhil Uzgare, is the manifestation of the saying “never stop pursuing your dreams.” Starting his journey 20 years ago, he set his mind to star as the lead singer in Bollywood movies.

Ever wonder how people take those amazing photos of a starry sky? It’s actually pretty simple. All you need is a camera with manual settings, a tripod, a clear moonless night sky and minimal light pollution.

Get yourself ready to see the world the way you’ve never seen it before! “Awaken,” produced by Dubai Film, is set to be a film of epic scale, spanning the globe to bring unseen sights and breathtaking perspectives to the human eye for the first time.

London’s luxury department store, Fenwick, is hosting a pop-up in celebration of 10 Emirates-based designers at the brand’s Bond Street store. The designers have created labels inspired by the rich cultural heritage and environment of the UAE and the Middle East.

Local photographer and visual artist Yasir Saeed is capturing the lives of the residents of the Emirate through her website Faces of Dubai.

Some people are lucky enough to grow up knowing their passion, but for the rest of the world it’s something you pleasantly stumble upon.

There is nothing too big for Dubai! From featured music videos (remember Thunder by Imagine Dragons?) to world record breaking stunts.

Designed by Zaha Hadid and her team back in 2013, works on the headquarters of Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading fully integrated environmental and waste management company, have officially kicked off in Sharjah.

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