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Artist playground Pullman

Dubai’s Pullman hotel is now a stomping ground for regional artists

The Artist Playground initiative is a permanent space for regional artists to congregate at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre hotel

Louvre Abu Dhabi attracts one million visitors in first year

The art museum is reported to be unveiling the world’s most expensive painting for its anniversary celebrations

Marie Antoinette’s jewellery on display in Dubai before auction

Marie-Antoinette was the wife of King Louis XVI of France

Louvre Abu Dhabi delays unveiling of world’s most expensive painting

The painting was meant to go on display later this month

World’s most expensive painting coming to Louvre Abu Dhabi in September

The Christ by the Renaissance master smashed artwork auction records in November when it was bought for $450m

Saint-Louis

Here’s where you could get Saint-Louis crystal in Dubai

The Hermès-owned brand has a history which dates back several centuries

Christie's CEO, Guillaume Cerutti

Interview: Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s

This is how Christie’s is changing the auction game

Tania El Khoury

Artist in profile: Tania El Khoury

Tania El Khoury has revolutionised live art. Here, she discusses her work and political and social activism in Lebanon

World’s most expensive painting to be displayed at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Christ by the Renaissance master smashed artwork auction records last month

Hatta Dam mural commemorates founding fathers

The 80×30 metre artwork is part of the Dubai Street Museum project

Louvre Abu Dhabi readies to open

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest of honour at the opening

Louvre Abu Dhabi museum to open in November

The museum was originally scheduled to open in 2012 but has been repeatedly delayed

UAE’s Sharjah named World Book Capital for 2019

The emirate will be rolling out a range of activities and events to mark the achievement

Auction house Sotheby’s opens Dubai office

The opening follows a 30 per cent increase in buyers from the Middle East in the last five years

World leaders discuss $100m cultural protection fund in Abu Dhabi

The Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference came in response to the desecration of cultural heritage sites in war zones

Sotheby’s set to launch its first UAE store in Dubai this year

Sotheby’s, which has offices in Doha, Istanbul, Egypt and Mumbai, has begun hiring staff for its office in Dubai

Classical music festival the BBC Proms announces Dubai dates

The festival will mark the first visit of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers to the UAE

Louvre Abu Dhabi opening pushed back to 2017, new director appointed

The museum was originally scheduled to open in 2012 but has been repeatedly delayed

Book review: Small Data by Martin Lindstrom

Lindstrom travels the world to uncover trends and opportunities in the book

Dubai Opera event line-up revealed with opening show on August 31

Spanish musician Plácido Domingo will play on the opening night

Book review: Prisoners of Geography

Ten maps that tell you everything you need to know about global politics

Christmas celebrations across the world

A Palestinian Christian man, dressed as Santa Claus, greets a Palestinian Muslim man in Jerusalem’s…

Sheikh Mohammed’s latest book Flashes of Wisdom hits shelves

The book contains quotes collated from various speeches, poems, books and other sources

Revealed: Extravagant Offers At Dubai Shopping Festival 2015

The annual shopping festival, running from January 1- February 1, is celebrating its 20th edition this year.

Abu Dhabi Desert Showcased As Star Wars VII Trailer Releases

The movie, which will be released in December 2015, was partly filmed in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.

Christie’s Launches Dubai Real Estate Unit – Targets Property Starting at $3 Million

Christie’s will not be taking an equity stake in the new affiliate but will provide marketing and PR support.

Interview: Lady Gaga On Music And Critics Ahead Of Dubai Concert

Lady Gaga will perform in Dubai on September 10 as part of her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball show.

Dubai Is A Perfect Venue For Global Artists – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

The popular Pakistani singer launched his new album in the city on Monday.

Lady Gaga Dubai Concert Censored To Respect Culture

Lady Gaga’s concert in Dubai is set for September 10.

Abu Dhabi’s Louvre Displays Treasures At The Paris One

Backers hope the pieces, once returned to Abu Dhabi, will help create a cultural hub in the Gulf Arab state.