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The Camel Race by Alberto Pasini, displayed at the International Fine Art & Antiques Fair Courtesy of Centro Antiquorio Romano di Roberto Parenza

International Fine Art & Antiques Fair

Nov 2009 (annual)

The International Fine Art and Antiques Fair, held at Abu Dhabi's recently-opened exhibition centre, offers visitors the opportunity to see and buy some of the world's most exquisite and rare…

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Dubai International Film Festival

9 - 16 Dec 2009 (annual)

Dubai has joined the ranks of the world's premier film festivals with the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). Showcasing a wide selection of features, shorts and documentaries from…

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EAIFL

Feb - Mar 2010 (annual)

EAIFL, the first literature festival in the Middle East, takes over Dubai Festival City with more than 50 events. Thousands of books and their authors entertain a diverse public between…

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Yeondoo Jung at Art Dubai. Courtesy of Kukje Gallery, Seoul  © Art Dubai

Art Dubai

17 - 19 Mar 2010 (annual)

The world's leading contemporary and modern galleries gather at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena for the Art Dubai fair. At least 70 international galleries participate from the Middle East, Asia…

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© Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Mar 2010 (annual)

With 482 exhibitors from 42 countries at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is becoming the largest bookstore in the region. Book worms participate in…

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Naseer Shamma plays at the Abu Dhabi Arts and Music Festival. Photo courtesy of Four Communications Group Four Communications Group

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival

Mar - Apr 2010 (annual)

The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival is a two week injection of art, education, culture and creativity to the heart of the Emirate. Catch ballets, Arabian contemporary classical music, art…

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Sharmila's dancers get down in Dubai. Photos courtesy of Delwood Consultancy Services

Sharmilas Annual Dance Show

Apr 2010 (annual)

Sharmilas Annual Dance Show, held at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, brings together over 160 dancers of all ages for a dancing extravaganza. The show features various dance…

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Dubai Dance Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Dubai Dance Festival, held at the Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre, is packed with enough events to give anyone dance fever. On offer are shows to inspire, workshops to learn and…

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The Emirates Film Competition's curious logo Courtesy of The Emirates Film Competition The Emirates Film Competition

Emirates Film Competition

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Emirates Film Competition is held every year at The Cultural Foundation, the hub of Abu Dhabi's cultural activity.

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Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi. Photo courtesy of Pyramedia

Middle East International Film Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

Embracing film in all its aspects, from finance to artistic endeavour, the Middle East International Film Festival (MIEFF) showcases international co-productions and offers room for debate on…

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Caterpillar, Wim Delvoye. Photo courtesy of artparis-AbuDhabi

artparis-AbuDhabi

Nov 2010 (annual)

artparis-AbuDhabi, hosted at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, is an art fair with a mission to stimulate dialogue between east and west. Over 15,000 visitors are expected and 22 countries…

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Burj Al Arab, Dubai. Courtesy of Burj Al Arab

Burj Al Arab

Daily

Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel dominates the Dubai coastline, in the Jumeirah district. Access is limited to hotel and dinner guests, so enjoy a meal or…

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Majlis Gallery, Dubai. Courtesy of Majlis Gallery

Majlis Gallery

Daily; not Fri

Set in the historic Bastakiya district in Bur Dubai, the Majlis Gallery hosts art exhibitions for both amateur and professional, local and international artists. A creative and quaint setting…

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Traditional items, part of Dubai's cultural heritage. Courtesy of Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Courtesy of Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing www.dubaitourism.ae

Sharjah

Daily

The 6000-year-old Sharjah is considered the cultural capital of the UAE. Escape the glitz of Dubai for a day and discover the city's rich cultural heritage, including Sharjah Art Gallery, the…

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A rendering of Palm Islands, Dubai. Courtesy of Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing  www.dubaitourism.ae

Palm Jumeirah

Daily

Shaped like a palm tree leaf and surrounded by coral reef, the Palm Jumeirah is a series of man-made islands. Each of the 16 fronds is home to luxury hotels, water theme parks, restaurants…


Highlights

International Fine Art & Antiques Fair

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi

Nov 2009 (annual)

Art Dubai

Madinat Arena, Dubai

17 - 19 Mar 2010 (annual)

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival

Abu Dhabi

Mar - Apr 2010 (annual)