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The National
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- The National
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Pioneering Lebanese abstract artist enters spotlight
This week, we're highlighting three artists whose practices span the grid, the city and the gesture. From the meditative geometry of Nima Nabavi to the urban excavations of Abdullah Al Othman and the raw, expressive gestures of Nadia Saikali – the featured exhibitions are dissimilar in form but they share a common impulse. They slow us down, prompt us to look closer and question what we take for granted. Sunrise at the Vortex at The Third Line In Sunrise at the Vortex, Nima Nabavi continues his exploration of geometry as both discipline and meditation. The centrepiece of the show is a monumental, hand-drawn work that was meticulously composed over the course of a year. The work showcases Nabavi's dedication to precision and scale. Its complex patterning feels almost architectural while also alluding to the tenets and forms of sacred geometry. The smaller works in the exhibition crafted using a plotter offer a contrasting sense of mechanical control, yet still bear Nabavi's distinctive aesthetic logic. Together, the pieces speak to the tension between the human-hand and machine, intention and repetition. Monday to Sunday, 11am-7pm; until July 27, The Third Line, Dubai Structural Syntax at Iris Projects Structural Syntax is Abdullah Al Othman's first solo exhibition in the UAE, and it shows his penchant for revealing the hidden language of cities. The Saudi artist beckons towards billboards, signages and architectural elements to highlight the cultural and political residues that are easily overlooked. In Anticipation, he strips a billboard of its message, leaving only structure and light. Geometric Quotation revisits the construction of Al Maktoum Bridge as a moment of vision and becoming. From Riyadh to Dubai and beyond, his works decode the city not as backdrop, but as a living archive. Monday to Friday, 11am-7pm; until June 27; Iris Projects, Abu Dhabi Nadia Saikali and Her Contemporaries at Maraya Art Centre A pioneering figure of abstract art in the region, Nadia Saikali's spotlight is perhaps long overdue. The Lebanese artist's work ranges across a variety of mediums and styles, despite them often veering towards abstraction. From her early gestural work to the line-based paintings and sprawling landscape canvases in the later stages of her career, Saikali's work is at the heart of the show at Sharjah's Maraya Art Centre, which is now in its final month. Yet, the exhibition – co-organised with the Barjeel Art Foundation – opens up to feature works by her contemporaries, all of whom are women. The artists come from across the Arab world, but they all spent time reducing work in Beirut during the 1960s and 1970s. As such, Beirut becomes the star of the exhibition, showing how the city was a regional hub for artists.
What's On
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- What's On
13 relaxing things to plan in the UAE for next week's long weekend
A long weekend is coming soon, which means more time to do the things you've been putting off. If you're a culture crawler, art enthusiast or just generally want a relaxed, slow weekend. there is no shortage of experiences across the UAE. Take your pick. For the art aficionados Catch an art exhibition at The Third Line Sunrise At The Vortex, the second solo exhibition by artist Nima Nabavi on display at The Third Line, features a selection of new works made by the artist between 2022 and 2025. The pieces are rooted in his travels to sites across the world considered to be energy centers by different communities. Offer: Free entry Location: The Third Line, Alserkal Avenue Times: Until July 27, daily, 11am to 7pm Contact: ( 0) 4 341 1367 @thethirdlinedxb Discover stunning art for less at The Louvre Louvre Abu Dhabi is welcoming visitors for less this summer season. UAE residents can get a 30% discount on tickets for the summer season when booking online. Valid until September 30. One ticket gives you access to the museum galleries, exhibitions, outdoor plazas underneath the dome, museum café, Fouquet's Abu Dhabi and boutique. Book your spot here. Offer: Residents get 30% off Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island Timings: Until September 30 Contact: (600) 565566 @louvreabudhabi Do a pottery workshop at The Workshop The Workshop is hosting a coil pottery workshop, hosted by Shahid Malik. At the workshop, you'll learn everything it is you need to know about making coil pots, one of the oldest forms of pottery dating back 10,000 years. All materials to be provided by the workshop. Offer: Dhs294 per person Location: The Workshop Dubai, Jumeirah Timings: Sunday, June 29, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Contact: (0) 4 341 2595 @louvreabudhabi For the culture crawlers Discover the Silk Road at Bait Elowal Bait Elowal in Sharjah is a cultural hotspot, if there ever was one. The restaurant cum concept store cum library marries the rich trading legacy of Sharjah with the colourful past of the Silk Road, a concept awakened with Emirati identity, values and customs. Read all about it here. Location: Bait Elowal, Al Marija, Sharjah Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 11pm, Friday, 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 11pm Contact: (0) 6 509 0666 @baitelowal Explore a heritage village at Al Jazeera Al Hamra This stunning heritage village is the only remaining historical pearling village in the entire Gulf region; the rest were demolished with the discovery of oil. The neighbourhood is incredibly quintessential, with all the elements like a fort and watchtowers, mosque, souq and extensive courtyard houses of various designs. Location: Jazeera Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Contact: @visitrasalkhaimah Get lost in a library at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library This is one structure you won't miss when you drive by it. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is located by the Al Jaddaf Waterfront and is designed to look like a book on a giant rehl, which is the wooden stand that holds the Quran when it is read– quite appropriate for a library. Location: Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Al Jaddaf Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 9am to 9pm, Friday, 7pm to 9pm, closed on Sundays Contact: ( 800) 627523 @mbrlae For the beach babies Do a night swim at DRIFT Beach For the first time ever, guests can take a dip in the stunning infinity pool and stroll the beach after dark. Running every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to midnight, this elegant evening experience comes with chilled beats, upscale vibes, and a fully redeemable Dhs200 entry on food and drinks. Offer: Dhs200 Location: DRIFT Beach, Dubai Marina Timings: Friday and Saturday, 7pm to 12am Contact: (0) 4 315 2200 @driftbeachdubai Go boundless swimming at Nessnass Beach Jumeirah Public Beach, also lovingly known by locals as Nessnass Beach, is a serene stretch of sand and pristine waters, and the hotspot for watersports in Dubai. It's one of the few beaches in the city that allows night swimming, with powerful floodlights and lifeguards watching out at all times making this possible. Do an ice bath workshop at AURA Skypool AURA Skypool is hosting an ice bath workshop every Saturday morning, perfect to relax and recharge. Immerse yourself in the power of breathwork and meditation to cultivate inner calm and clarity followed by a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Offer: Dhs475 per person Location: AURA Skypool, The Palm Tower Timings: Saturdays, 7.45am to 9am Contact: (0) 4 566 2121 @ For the wellness fiends Have a dreamy spa day at Talise Spa Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is offering a weekend spa day pass – think a 60-minute bespoke aromatherapy massage and complimentary access to all spa facilities including sauna, steam room, warm and cold plunge pools and adult only spa swimming pool. For that much needed TLC. Offer: Dhs980 per person Location: Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah Timings: Saturdays and Sundays Contact: (0) 4 366 6818 @talisespa Take a sound healing class at SOHUM Wellness SOHUM Wellness is offering Pyramid Sound Healing and Journaling classes for those who want to try something new and connect with their deepest chakras. Inside the pyramid, crystal frequencies and guided meditation will help guests realign their chakras, while deep journaling uncovers the emotional layers within. Offer: Dhs210 per person Location: SOHUM Wellness, Al Quoz Timings: Saturdays Contact: (0) 4 397 0271 @ For the movie and theatre buffs Catch a movie at Cinema Akil Everyone's favourite independent arthouse cinema and the go-to spot for alternative watching is bringing a curation that's hot like the summer we're in right now – big, bold and bizarre films that will make you feel more deeply than you ever have, from heady trips to moody flicks and a mind-bending, mind-boggling sci-fi flick. Offer: Dhs56.70 per ticket Location: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue Timings: Find the schedule here Contact: (0) 56 995 1225 @cinemaakil Catch a play at The Junction Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector is a razor-sharp satire that skewers corruption, exposes absurdity, and delivers laughs in every scene. The plot follows a case of mistaken identity and a town full of corrupt, greedy officials. Comedy and satire combined – what more do you need. Offer: Dhs120 per ticket Location: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue Timings: June 27 to 29, 7pm to 10pm Contact: (0) 4 338 8525 @cinemaakil Images: Socials
