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Dubai's Culture and Heritage
Discover Dubai's transformation from a fishing village to a creative hub
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8 Things You Might Not Know About Dubai
Look past the skyscrapers, step into the city, and discover history, culture, and heritage
Dubai in a glimpse
Take a quick look at the city, transformed from a fishing port to a magestic oasis
Heritage
The Gem that Founded Dubai
Discover the art of pearling and the history behind It
Architecture
7 Must-See Architectural Marvels
Buildings that push the boundaries
Nature
Dubai's Hidden Gems
Places you might not know in Dubai
History
The Story of the Emirati Passport
History told through an unexpected artefact
Arts
Dubai's emerging artists
A look into Marta Lamovsek's work
Did you know? The city of Dubai was once a small fishing and pearl diving village.
The century-old cultural heritage
Step inside and discover the opulence, elegance and mystique of old Dubai
The Story of Emirati Daggers
The House of Daggers Museum is home to a rare collection of decorative artifacts
The Exotic Scent of Oud
Learn about the importance of oud at The Perfume House
Tracing Middle Eastern Practices
Explore Emirati hospitality at The Coffee Museum
An Architectural Tribute
The Etihad Museum is located at the very place where the UAE was formed
Dubai's Most Prominent Poet
Discover the artistic words of the Museum of the Poet Al Oqaili
Traditions and craftsmanship
Explore Emirati traditions and crafts passed down through generations
Weaving vibrancy by hand
Learn the braiding technique of Talli
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Al Yowla: Explore The Victory Dance of the UAE
A dance celebrating the colorful nature of authentic bedouin life
The art of weaving palm fronds
Safeefa, one of the oldest human crafts
Handcrafting the Burqa'a
A skill passed down from Emirati mother to daughter
Listen to how locals lived
From the craftspeople to the fisherman, dive into the traditional lives of Dubai locals
Life as a Boat Builder
Life as a Craftswoman
Life as a Pearl Merchant
Life as a Fisherman
Life as a Homemaker
Life as a Religious Cleric
Life as a Shopkeeper
Get acquainted with the old way of life
Rich in history, take in the heritage of Dubai's historic districts
History
Al Fahidi Historic District
Home of Dubai's oldest building and most famous museum
History
Architectural Marvels of Al Shindagha
Including traditional windows, doors, watchtowers and mosques
Heritage
Al Shindagha historic district
The site that once played host to the ruler of Dubai
Street View
Now walk around Al Fahidi Historical District
Street View
Now walk around Al Shindagha Historic District
The historic landmarks
Explore the urban fabric of old Dubai
Architecture
The summer retreat of Majlis Ghorfat
One of Dubai’s historic landmarks. in spite of its small size, it is celebrated for its unique heritage features.
Heritage
The Guest Palace where history was made
The Guest Palace is a famous historic landmark in Dubai. During the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s reign as Ruler of Dubai, it was used to welcome and host his guests.
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Traditional windtowers (Barjeel)
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Traditional alleyways (Sikka)
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Traditional doors
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Traditional ornaments
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Traditional mosques
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Traditional watchtowers
The modern skyline
Enjoy the smooth lines of Dubai's state-of-the-art side
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Night to Day: Dubai in 3 Skylines
Get to know the city through stunning time-blended skylines by photographer Florian Kriechbaumer
Through a photographer's lens
Get surprised by these locations and moments in Dubai captured by local photographers
Fishnet Making in Al Warsan
By Altamash Javed
Al Safa Community Park
By Natalie Naccache
Kite Beach
By Preschelle Ann Bigueras
Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
By Ola Allouz
Dubai International Financial Centre
By Katarina Premfors
Umm Suqeim Beach
By Hussain AlMoosawi
Al Manara
By Aqib Anwar
Planet Earth, Stargate Zabeel Park
By Dennis Reynoso
Lahbab Village
By Pawan Singh
The birth of the United Arab Emirates
Learn how seven emirates unified and made history in 1971
Where
Step inside UAE's birthplace
The iconic building where it all began
Who
Meet the founding fathers
Relive history through the lens of Ramesh Shukla.
What
Defining the UAE's identity
Introducing a new passport
Why
The UAE's evolution, in pictures
From fishing village to creative hub
Learn about what has helped Dubai transform into what it is today
What makes a city creative?
The design, space, and communication behind it all
What gives Dubai its edge?
A closer look at Dubai's burgeoning creative community
Alserkal Avenue: An artistic quintessential Dubai success story
From industrial area to arts district
Establishing an arts scene: The beginnings of something beautiful
How emerging talents are supported
Explore Dubai by colour
Immersive yourself in the festive shades of Dubai
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A city alive with art
Discover the fairs and festivals celebrating creativity in Dubai
Design
Dubai Design Week
Celebrating and promoting creativity and design
Art
Inside Art Dubai and Art Week
The driving Power Behind Dubai’s Creative Sector
Art
Sikka Arts Festival
A spotlight on UAE emerging artists
Art
Art Dubai
The Middle East's leading internatinoal art fair
Stories of Emirati artists
How Dubai has infleunced and inspired locals to be creative
Najat Maki
How Dubai inspired her to paint
Mohamed Kazem
Innovating in contemporary Art
Ali Bin Thalith
From diving to photography
See the artworks up close
Meet Dubai's emerging artists
Hear their inspiration and perspectives of creativity in Dubai
Voices of Dubai: Freek
Meet the global citizens of Dubai’s subcultures.
Voices of Dubai: Marta Lamovsek
Meet the global citizens of Dubai’s subcultures
Voices of Dubai: NOON
Meet the global citizens of Dubai’s subcultures
Voices of Dubai: Angel Syrup
Meet the global citizens of Dubai’s subcultures
Voices of Dubai: Enforce One
Meet the global citizens of Dubai’s subcultures
The heartbeat of the city
Explore more art centres and initiatives revitalzing Dubai's cultural scene
Step Inside Dubai's First Art House Cinema
Bringing film to as many communities as possible
Taking Arab Art to the Global Stage
The success story of Jameel Arts Centre
Meet The Makers at Tashkeel Arts Center
A fertile oasis of creativity
Dubai’s Contemporary Music Scene
How Dubai’s homegrown music reflects the city’s unique speed and rhythm
Listen to Spectacular Voices
On the stage at the Dubai Opera House
How Universities Support The Arts
Providing budding designers with a fresh perspective
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Independent Theatre in Dubai: The Foundation of All Drama
Learn how these initiatives supported local acting grassroots throughout the years
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A Unique Library with an Inspiring Space
Al Safa Art & Design Library serves as a dynamic platform where members of the creative community can meet, create, work, research and read
Discover more UAE collections
Barjeel Art Foundation
United Arab Emirates
Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture
United Arab Emirates
The National Library and Archives of the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
FIND : NYU Abu Dhabi / New York
United Arab Emirates
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