The Louvre of Abu Dhabi is a “sanctuary” to great works of art but is also a work of art itself, one of the world’s urban wonders. It is fascinating architectural and engineering feat designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. Part of its uniqueness comes from the fact that it rises up off the island of Saadiyat and is surrounded by the waters of the Persian Gulf. And it is precisely to allow people to appreciate and admire the structure to its fullest that it is possible to tour around the museum in a kayak. Every day, except Monday, between 5 and 7 pm, it is possible to reserve a tour and paddle around this landmark, the centrepiece of an entire neighbourhood for an hour. A “city-museum” on the sea, made up of 55 different architectural structures, inspired by the “medina” and the low-rising homes typical of Arab architecture, especially one of its most emblematic elements - the dome. A double dome of 180 metres in diameter which knowingly plays with lights and shadow, creating, both day and night, a charming effect known as a “rain of light”. At certain times of the year, it is also possible to take the kayak tour at sunrise but only on Friday and Saturday, but also on full-moon nights as well.
The group exhibition Wavering Hope brings together twelve Syrian artists reflecting on the fragility of hope in a country marked by war, exile, and rebirth. Their works narrate the trauma and resilience of a generation that has transformed pain into visual memory.
In his first solo exhibition, Malik Thomas Jalil Kydd explores the male body as an angelic figure, between desire and memory. In Dubai, Garden of Murmurs weaves painting, fabric, and spirituality into an intimate narrative on identity.
On August 23, 2025, the famous Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia returns to Dubai with her unmistakable voice. A unique event in the Emirates that retraces timeless hits and more recent songs.
Between Sunrise and Sunset is a single work in which dozens of human-sized biomorphic sculptures are grouped in undulating colors and movements, suggesting bodies or trees, metamorphosis and mutation. The color spectrum transforms over the span of the installation: from sunrise to sunset.
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