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Dubai Press Club Content Creators Programme: Apply Now
The Dubai Press Club Content Creators Programme is now accepting applications, offering UAE-based creators 40 hours of professional training in digital storytelling, audience growth, multimedia production and AI-powered content creation. Here is who can apply and how.
6 Jun 2026
Dubai Culinary Creatives Star in 'Our Dubai Creatives'
Dubai culinary creatives are the focus of Our Dubai Creatives, a new storytelling series from Dubai Culture and itsodeeble. Episode one introduces four chefs whose journeys reveal the people shaping the city's food culture, creative economy, and multicultural identity.
2 Jun 2026
Museum of Digital Art Dubai Unveils 5-Floor MODA Hub
Museum of Digital Art Dubai (MODA) is heading to DIFC Zabeel District as the region's first institution dedicated to digital art, generative work, and AI-led creative experiences. Inaugurated by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, the five-floor venue brings immersive exhibitions and a
25 May 2026
GameExpo Dubai 2026 Opens The Narrows for Indie Artists
GameExpo Dubai 2026 has reserved a spot for independent artists and small businesses inside The Narrows, a new creative district backed by Dubai Culture. Applications are open now on a first-come basis, and booth space is limited.
24 May 2026
Art Dubai 2026 Free Entry: What to Know
Art Dubai 2026 is making history this May: free admission for the first time in 20 years, with 75+ presentations, large-scale installations, and the Global Art Forum at Madinat Jumeirah.
21 Apr 2026
Ahmad Ammar: Salma Ya Salama as Borderless Cultural Force
Salma Ya Salama lives far beyond melody. Ahmad Ammar, co-founder of AAVVA and The Event, speaks about the iconic Arabic song with conviction — framing it as a borderless cultural force that connects identity, memory, and migration across generations.
18 Apr 2026
Sikka Art and Design Festival 2025 Kicks Off This Weekend
The Sikka Art and Design Festival 2025 opens at Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood on January 31 and runs through February 9, featuring Emirati and resident artists, 450+ workshops, the Firdaus Orchestra led by A.R. Rahman, and exclusive House of Saffron supper clubs.
30 Jan 2025
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2025 in Dubai
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2025 opens on January 29 at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, running through February 3. The 17th edition features Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, Abraham Verghese, Emmy winner Hala Gorani, and over 140 authors across
29 Jan 2025
MENA Creatives Bootcamp: AI Edition Opens Applications
Dubai Culture and Google have launched the second MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition, a four-day programme for UAE and MENA creatives offering AI mentorship, Google expert access, and digital art workshops. Apply by January 10, 2025.
25 Dec 2024
Dubai Wins No.1 Global Destination for Third Year Running
Dubai claimed the world's top travel destination title for a third consecutive year in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2024, with Dubai Culture's heritage sites — including Al Shindagha Museum and Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood — earning global recognition
29 Sep 2024
Dubai Design Week 2024 Marks Its 10th Anniversary
Dubai Design Week 2024 marks its milestone tenth edition at Dubai Design District, 5–10 November, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa. The festival features 500+ designers from 40+ countries, the debut Editions fair, and programming on sustainable architecture and the
14 Sep 2024
Sheikha Latifa: Emirati Women Are Pillars of UAE Society
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, praised Emirati women on Emirati Women's Day 2024, saying they have advanced beyond empowerment to become globally competitive pioneers and the true foundation of UAE society.
28 Aug 2024
Sikka Art Festival 2025 Open Call Now Accepting Artists
Dubai Culture has opened the Sikka Art Festival 2025 open call for Emirati and GCC-based artists. The 13th edition runs January 31–February 9 at Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood. Applications are accepted from August 8 to October 8, 2024.
9 Aug 2024
Dubai Summer Camps 2024: Creativity & Heritage
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has launched summer camps for children in July and August 2024 at Al Shindagha Museum, Etihad Museum, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Public Libraries, and Al Jalila Cultural Centre — blending Emirati heritage, creativity, and hands-on
28 Jun 2024