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Things to Do in the UAE This Week: 19 to 25 October 2026
Discover seven art and design experiences to enjoy across the UAE from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October 2026, from exhibitions at Louvre Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Art Foundation to Dubai Fashion Week and creative workshops.
Latest News
LatestDubai Design Week 2026 returns for its 12th edition with a focus on connection
Dubai Design Week returns to d3 from 3 - 8 November 2026, exploring how design connects people, places and ideas.
Design Doha Biennale 2026 returns for its second edition, celebrating regional design
Sharjah Art Foundation opens applications for affordable artist studios in Sharjah
Under the Sun: Craig & Karl bring a playful summer installation to ICD Brookfield Place
Fire Station’s open call for emerging artists
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens in December 2026
9 Classic films to catch at Cinema Akil’s Summer of Classics this July
Floral Masterclass at Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Wynn Al Marjan Island launches Punchdrunk theatre project in UAE
Cairo Design Week returns for its fourth edition in 2026
Exhibition Spotlight
Exhibition Spotlight: Made in the UAE at JD Malat Gallery
Made in the UAE exhibition at JD Malat Gallery presents seven contemporary artists exploring identity, memory, and materiality in the UAE art scene.
Exhibition Spotlight: Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar. Running until September 20, the exhibition explores the human body through photography, sculpture and painting, offering visitors a thought-provoking artistic experience.
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Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar..
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Guides
Contemporary Artist Shadab Khan
Multi-award-winning Dubai-based artist Shadab Khan shares her fluid art journey, exploring movement, colour, and immersive emotional experiences.
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Etika Jewels Turns Up the Volume with UNAPOLOGETIC
Emily in Paris: The Fashion guide captures the style language of a cultural phenomenon
Stylish coffee table books to gift
Festive florals to instantly warm up your home this christmas
Waitrose x NUAIMI launches new designer tote collection in the UAE
Kate Spade’s Denim Edit is anything but basic
The community space Is on Its way!
A home for open calls and community connections across the Gulf. We're building it now.
Fairs, biennials & openings across the Gulf
Browse the calendarSketchy Supper
Sketch over supper with a guided illustrator. No experience needed; just curiosity and an appetite.