From The Clash and Queen to energising the UAE’s concert scene – Lee Charteris has certainly gathered no moss and has seen the art of live performances from all angles Touring with bands for a living, unlimited backstage passes and …
How one young athlete with Olympic aspirations is thawing traditional norms by taking to the rink Figure skating probably isn’t the first sport you’d associate with life in the desert, but local skater Zahra Lari is changing all that. After …
As a child who found her friends between the pages of a book, Maitha Al-Khayat is encouraging kids to rediscover the art of telling stories “When I put my veil on, it’s like I’m Batwoman; I feel like I have …
In just a year, Bill Bragin has curated a new performing arts season and, together with fellow ambassadors, is setting the stage for a cultural community It’s no secret Abu Dhabi has visions – and it’s going to great lengths …
Abu Dhabi Week turns the microphone and camera on Sadiece Holland, someone who is helping to shine a spotlight on the capital’s musical subculture… Some people claim to be music fans. But what does that really mean? Sure they sit …
Renowned viol musician plays to the tune of legendary traveller Ibn Battuta Conductor. Composer. Arranger. Grammy winner. Jordi Savall is an artistic force to be reckoned with. The Spanish musician returns to the capital for the continuation of his Ibn …
Local group AD Arts Collective helped promote local talent at its Caravan: Journey of Art exhibition. Hosted in The Space at twofour54, this was the collective’s third show of the year. Exhibiting works by 28 artists, the exhibition was aimed …
Students at Brighton College Abu Dhabi donned colourful garbs and performed in carnival-inspired musical composititons in celebration of Carnival of Music. Pre-prep hosted its annual market day event alongside the carnival, where students took up the role of entrepreneur to …
On 11th November Polish people celebrate their national day. Poland National Day marks the anniversary of the partition of the republic of Poland from the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Habsburg Empire. The date, constituted in 1937, …
A landmark study of dolphins in the UAE is making waves and you can get involved… If you’ve ever seen fins cresting the waves on our shores and wondered if you’re in for an Abu Dhabi remake of Jaws, you’ll …