GPP Photo Week is an initiative by Dubai’s only dedicated photography centre, Gulf Photo Plus. The week-long event attracts regional and international photography aficionados. GPP Photo Week celebrates the art of taking photos, and offers a variety of content. Budding photographers and snap-happy hobbyists can sharpen their skills with expert-led workshops that cover methodology and concepts, creative panels, photo walks, and learn from seminars on a variety of photography-related themes. There will also be special offers on the latest photography…

Check out one of Dubai’s quintessential sporting activities - an outing to the camel races! Watch as some of the emirate’s most prized camels take to the track. This is a great way to get a taste of Emirati heritage and tradition. Races take place twice daily at 6:30am and 2pm, but it's advised to call the day before to confirm.

On 9 February, classical music aficionados will be able to see Dmitry Sitkovetsky, the legendary Russian violinist, performing live on stage at the Madinat Theatre. He’ll be performing masterpieces by composers including Tartini, Grieg, and Schubert, and he’ll be using a priceless Stradivarius violin, which was made in 1717. He’ll be accompanied on the night by the acclaimed pianist Anna Tamarkina. Sitkovetsky has performed as a soloist with some of the world’s leading orchestras, including the LA Philarmonic Orchestra, and…

Music lovers will be sure to flock to Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on 21-23 February, as the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival returns for its 16th edition. Visitors will be able to see a spectacular line-up of international bands and singers taking to the stage over the three days. Headlining the first day of the festival will be British rock band Duran Duran, who’ll be performing some of the biggest hits from their forty-year-career, including 'Rio' and 'Hungry Like The…

With beautiful coastlines, world-class marinas, and jaw-dropping sailing vessels leisurely floating on the UAE’s horizon, it’s not surprising that Dubai’s love affair with boating intensifies every year. The Dubai International Boat Show is usually where sparks fly, turning aspirations into reality with an irresistible display of super yachts and luxury leisure craft. From interactive demonstrations to hi-tech product launches, the best-in-show marine event extends well into entertainment and adventure. Even if you’re not in the market for a boat, you…

Dubai Canvas is a unique public art festival organized by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO). The annual event, launched in 2015, provides a platform for renowned artists from around the world to exhibit their creations in a public space. The fourth edition of Dubai Canvas will be held in partnership with Meraas, one of Dubai’s leading holding companies, from 1 to 7 March 2018. The Festival features the works of over 30…

Fast becoming the destination for family fun, Burjuman Mall continues to redefine indoor entertainment for little ones, launching its brand new interactive adventure for the Spring Break: Jungle Journey. In the beginning of the interactive “Jungle Journey” experience, kids will need to brave the “Cut Throat Bridge” to avoid being eaten by wild flowers and hungry piranhas in the mystical river. Once they cross the bridge, they will be entering a unique, beautifully coloured landscape where they can enjoy face…