The rising sun has, for millennia, signalled hope, renewal, and the promise of new beginnings. In the exhibition As the Sun Appears from Beyond, these ideas are reignited through the lens of Islamic art and tradition. Light, both metaphorically and conceptually, serves as the exhibition’s guiding force, offering spiritual insight as well as a curatorial framework that connects past and present. It offers a platform not only for aesthetic reflection, but for deeper understanding: a space where viewers can encounter the spiritual, historical, and contemporary expressions of Islamic culture, and find common ground in its beauty.

Found in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed district, Madar_39 [M_39] has established itself as a key part of the MiZa neighbourhood and a growing hub for cultural and creative activity. The space, described as a “thriving ecosystem of creative and cultural entrepreneurs”, offers a supporting and structured environment for connection and enterprise with a dedication to elevating the growth of the creative sector.

When an all-male cast of 13 virtuoso dancers from Algeria and Morocco took to the stage atThe Arts Center in New York University Abu Dhabi, audiences were thrilled by the stunning display of contemporary dance that combined capoeira, martial arts and urban-style street dance with powerful imagery evocative of orientalist paintings and the stone filigree of Islamic architecture.

After almost six months of closure, Warehouse 421 in Abu Dhabi has finally opened its doors to the public.

The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2020 was one of the many casualties of the current global health crisis. However, they will live stream a session related to isolation and culture in the age of Covid-19 on April 9. Don’t forget to tune in.

The artwork of Najat Makki is a central part of the newly inaugurated Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi. Her exhibition shows her work across her career and the space also features a tribute exhibition to her talent

A new photography studio, exhibition space and platform for photographers of all levels is now open in Abu Dhabi.

An exhibition in Abu Dhabi celebrating Emirati heritage has been extended.