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Middle East Masala started as a blog in 2010 to show readers a country and a region, effortlessly balancing its Islamic heritage with an evolving modern outlook. This quest continues through middleeastmasala.com that attempts to capture the blooming art scene, rich architecture, culture
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FEATURED POSTS
- April 7, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Events
Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space
Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space initiative to support UAE creative collectives A hub for artists
- April 3, 2026
- Art, Artist, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Events, exhibition, Fashion, Painting
This Bloom, I Borrow
Throughout her 25-year old career, Ethiopian photographer and artist Aida Muluneh has been
- March 27, 2026
- |Artist Interview, Art, Art Events, Dubai Events, Events, exhibition, Heritage, Middle East Culture
SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition
SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition at Tashkeel, Dubai A revered art form, with ancient roots,
- March 19, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Dubai, Dubai Events, Dubai Restaurants, Emirati Culture, Festivals, Food, Glorious Foods, Middle East Culture
Alserkal Avenue Brings Community
Alserkal Avenue Brings Community Together for Eid To mark the momentous occasion
- March 17, 2026
- Art, Art Events, Artist, Cars, Dubai, Dubai Events, Dubai Restaurants, Events, exhibition, Middle East Culture
NUR, Light installation, at
NUR, Light Installation, at Heal Café, Dubai In the spirit of the holy
- March 5, 2026
- |Artist Interview, Art, Artist, Design, Dubai, Emirati Culture, Featured, Heritage, Interview, Memories, Middle East Culture, Outdoors, Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
Asma Belhamar is on
Asma Belhamar is on a mission to chronicle UAE’s architecture In the nineties, while
- February 13, 2026
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Events, Art, Art Events, Artist, Events, Featured
View Picasso’s Magnificence at
View Picasso’s Magnificence at Louvre, Abu Dhabi In 78 years of his artistic life,
- February 3, 2026
- Art Events, Events, Festivals, Heritage, Middle East Culture, Outdoors, Uncategorized
RAK Art Fair 2026
RAK Art Fair 2026 is an ode to Civilizations Large frames of riveting landscapes,
- January 20, 2026
- Art Events, Dubai, Dubai Events, Emirati Culture, exhibition, Indian Art, Middle East Culture
Head to these Art
Head to these Art Exhibitions in January There is a literally an explosion
- January 16, 2026
- Dubai Events, Events
Art Dubai’s 20th edition
Art Dubai, one of Middle East’s most awaited art fairs, turns 20 this
- December 27, 2025
- Art, Artist, Books, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Dubai Foods, Dubai Restaurants, Emirati Culture, Events, exhibition, Fashion, Featured, Food, Fun, Glorious Foods, Heritage, Indian Art, Iran, Memories, Middle East Culture, Music, Outdoors, Painting, Persian Culture, Photography
Enjoy winter vibes at
Enjoy winter vibes at Art Cafes in Dubai It’s that time of the year
- December 11, 2025
- Art, Art Events, Artist, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Emirati Culture, Events, exhibition, Fashion, Middle East Culture, Painting
Alserkal Avenue to host
Alserkal Avenue to host Design Miami Fair in 2027 Design Miami, the global platform
- November 29, 2025
- Abu Dhabi, Art, Design, exhibition, Fashion
Birkin, Banksy and Rembrandt
Birkin, Banksy and Rembrandt at Abu Dhabi Collectors Week One of the only four
- November 15, 2025
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Events, Art, Art Events, Artist, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Emirati Culture, Events, exhibition, Fun, Indian Art, Middle East Culture, Outdoors, Persian Culture, Photography, Technology
Most Awaited November Art
Most Awaited November Art Events DIFC Art Nights (November 13 to 16, 2025)
- November 9, 2025
- Art, Art Events, Artist, Design, Dubai, Dubai Events, Events, exhibition, Fashion, Technology
A Sustainable Workshop alliance
A Sustainable Workshop alliance by Avid Learning at Dubai Design Week 2025 It’s possible