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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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Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space

Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space initiative to support UAE creative collectives A hub for artists

This Bloom, I Borrow

Throughout her 25-year old career, Ethiopian photographer and artist Aida Muluneh has been

SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition

SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition at Tashkeel, Dubai A revered art form, with ancient roots,

Alserkal Avenue Brings Community

Alserkal Avenue Brings Community Together for Eid   To mark the momentous occasion

NUR, Light installation, at

NUR, Light Installation, at Heal Café, Dubai In the spirit of the holy

Asma Belhamar is on

Asma Belhamar is on a mission to chronicle UAE’s architecture In the nineties, while

View Picasso’s Magnificence at

View Picasso’s Magnificence at Louvre, Abu Dhabi In 78 years of his artistic life,

RAK Art Fair 2026

RAK Art Fair 2026 is an ode to Civilizations Large frames of riveting landscapes,

Head to these Art

Head to these Art Exhibitions in January There is a literally an explosion

Art Dubai’s 20th edition

Art Dubai, one of Middle East’s most awaited art fairs, turns 20 this

Alserkal Avenue to host

Alserkal Avenue to host Design Miami Fair in 2027 Design Miami, the global platform

Birkin, Banksy and Rembrandt

Birkin, Banksy and Rembrandt at Abu Dhabi Collectors Week One of the only four

A Sustainable Workshop alliance

A Sustainable Workshop alliance by Avid Learning at Dubai Design Week 2025 It’s possible

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