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Experience Italy at UAE’s Portofino Festival 2026

UAE’s Newest Staycation Island, The Heart of Europe, Brings the Best of Italy to the Portofino Festival with Authentic Music, Art, and Cuisine

As summer vacation approaches and staycation demand surges, The Heart of Europe offers experiential lifestyle activations for residents who want to unwind at a scenic destination in the UAE

Date: Dubai, UAE; June 04, 2026

The Heart of Europe, an idyllic staycation destination at The World Islands in Dubai, is bringing Italy to Arabian shores with its Portofino Festival, a picturesque celebration of Italian beauty featuring gourmet cuisine, vibrant culture, and iconic music. Running from June 5 to June 27, 2026, the Portofino Festival promises an authentic Italian experience across three of The Heart of Europe’s hotels: voco Dubai Monaco, voco Dubai Nice, and Sweden Beach Palace.

It is the third European-themed festival hosted at The Heart of Europe this year, following European Ramadan and Tunaria – an ongoing bluefin tuna culinary experience inspired by Spanish fishing traditions that continues every Friday due to popular demand following its official conclusion in May.

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Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 continues to welcome readers at Dubai Studio City

Dubai, UAE – March 04, 2026: Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 continues to welcome visitors including families, students, and book lovers at the Sound Stage in Dubai Studio City, organisers of the world’s largest book fair confirmed. Running daily until March 8, the book fair remains open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM, with free entry for all.

Mr. Andrew Yap, Co-founder of Big Bad Wolf Books, said: With dedicated spaces for young readers and a family-friendly atmosphere, the event provides an engaging environment where discovery and learning go hand in hand. Visitors are invited to browse at their own pace, explore new genres, and rediscover the joy of turning physical pages.”

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Dom Art Projects Announces Dubai Art Season Programme

Art Dubai debut, new exhibitions, newly-launched talks, screenings and workshops for both adults and children, and Collectors’ Circle

Caption: She would come back there to see her again the following day, Michiko Tsuda, 2014, Video Still

Dubai, UAE; 26 February 2026: Dom Art Projects announces its programme for the upcoming Dubai Art Season, including marking its debut at Art Dubai with a booth in the Digital section showcasing works by Sofya Skidan (b. 1996, Russia), Michiko Tsuda (b.1980, Japan) and Kirill Makarov (b.1988, Russia). Alongside this, a new group exhibition, curated by Alexander Burenkov, titled Time That Grows Slowly, is slated to open on 12 April 2026, marking the second exhibition since Dom Art Projects opened in November 2025 in its dedicated space in Al Khayat Avenue, Dubai. This will run alongside a solo exhibition by Kirill Makarov titled Unveiled. The season continues with the newly-launched public programme and soon-to-announced open call for artists-in-residence. 

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Big Bad Wolf Books 2026 set to open its doors in Dubai Studio City

Dubai, UAE – February 24, 2026: Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books is set to open its doors on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Dubai Studio City, marking the start of its 2026 Dubai edition and welcoming thousands of visitors on its opening morning. Returning with more than one million books under one roof and prices starting from AED 2, the world’s largest touring book sale is once again transforming Dubai into a destination for readers, families, and communities.

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM with free entry and an array of activities for kids, young adults and adults, BBW Books Dubai 2026 is expected to draw large crowds during its run from February 26 to March 8, 2026. Organisers anticipate strong evening footfall, as families seek meaningful outings that combine reflection, education, and shared time.

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Liwa International Festival 2026 Welcomes Over 700,000 Visitors to the Al Dhafra Region

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 February 2026: Liwa International Festival 2026 concluded after 23 days of festivities in the Al Dhafra Region, welcoming more than 700,000 visitors across the festival period, reflecting continued growth in the event’s scale and appeal.

Held from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, the festival once again transformed the area surrounding Tal Moreeb, the UAE’s tallest dune, into a vibrant winter destination, drawing families, motorsports fans and culture lovers from across the UAE and beyond.

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