One inspirational Emirati has gone from asking the questions to offering the answers Accountant by day, painter by night, Emirati artist Budour Al Ali is a woman on a mission to pave the way for future artists in her country. …
Abu Dhabi Week takes a look at the innovative show that is stepping out of the shadows and into the capital An elephant eating hay out of a bucket. A young girl who turns into a dog. A string of …
Abu Dhabi residents are paving the way for unique items Paris, New York, London, Abu Dhabi. The capital is fast becoming associated with big names in the art world. Largely due to the government’s push to develop the city as …
Abu Dhabi Week meets the music-makers with a mission Abu Dhabi’s diverse population has contributed to the growing music scene here; from local rock bands and singing duos from the grassroots to professional musicians – the capital is truly expanding …
This year’s International Jewellery and Watch Show is all set to razzle-dazzle visitors Tick tock. It’s time for the 22nd edition of Abu Dhabi’s International Jewellery and Watch Show (JWS). The return of this exhibition will see an extensive showcase …
Abu Dhabi Week scrubs up with doctor and artist Elwin Buchel, as the South African canvas-surgeon put down his palette to give us an insight into his vigorous life Walking along the corridor of a sterile apartment block, we didn’t …
Photo Credit: Angeli Castillo Abu Dhabi Week sat down with founding member of White Cube, Waleed, to find out more about their new recording studio in the centre of the capital’s beating musical heart The summer of 2013 saw the …
The capital comes together for a celebration of culture and community The darkened room stirs with excitement as long, sweeping curtains part. A hush falls over the audience as the stage appears and the first notes dance through the air. …
One Abu Dhabi-based organisation is aiming to make a difference in central Africa Miniature mountains of grey and white powder sit patiently on the red earth, waiting to be mixed into concrete. After preparing the materials, volunteers and construction workers …
How one artist is using her unique style of art to offer lasting reminders of life in the capital The Grand Mosque is such an imposing structure, that it’s hard to imagine it ever being perceived as ‘subtle’. But that …
