Recently opened at Taksheel, ‘Sustaining Identity’ presents work by 17 artists who live and work in the UAE and have been selected for their response to Taksheel’s open call to submit original works based on the show’s theme of what it is that sustains an artist’s practice.

Design Days Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and held in partnership with Dubai Culture, has returned this year for its fourth edition and runs until Friday, 20 March.

Contemporary art remains at the heart of the Alserkal Avenue with several international galleries making their first foray onto the regional stage.

French High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels has partnered once again with Design Days Dubai for the fourth consecutive year. This year, the Maison presents Timeless Design – a High Jewelry exhibition that brings together beautiful creations, combining refinement and elegance.

Revel in all the delights of French haute cuisine from an authentic steak tartare with pomme de terre frites to a delicious crème brûlé at these handsome eateries.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai announced today Ivan Parati as the winner of this year’s The Middle East Emergent Artist Prize. Parati’s winning piece ‘TileTable’ is a modular coffee table with traditional Islamic elements.

On 27 February, the Starlight Room at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, one of the world’s preeminent luxury hotels, was buzzing with anticipation. Critics, reporters, restaurant luminaries, editors, hotel chiefs of staff and chefs mingled beneath the Art Deco designed ceiling among the white high tables set to perfection and held court at the low leather banquettes around the dance floor. Yet this was no ordinary five-star Waldorf event for the rich and famous.

On 13 March, the city’s food and entertainment lovers were wowed by Taste of Dubai’s big opening night as thousands turned out to meet their favourite celebrity chefs and savour treats from Dubai’s most popular restaurants. Visitors of all ages attended the premiere of the eighth edition of the world’s favorite al fresco food, drink, and music festival, taking place this weekend at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre.

On 11 March, Chopard and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons hosted an exclusive preview of Chopard’s Imperiale Collection novelties through a prestigious gathering at Burj Al Arab’s sumptuous Sunset Garden.