As temperatures cool, Dubai’s social calendar heats up. From the opportunity to peruse a medley of art in Abu Dhabi to getting your hands on the latest and greatest of street culture at Sole DXB, Savoir Flair breaks down three exciting, can’t-miss cultural offerings to add to your social calendar this weekend.
Sole DXB
The region’s premiere street-culture event will be held from November 18th to 19th at Dubai Design District. Why go? The exciting schedule of performances and designer talks includes sunset sessions with American singer-songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid (known for his collaboration with artists such as Kanye West) and Yassine Saidi’s highly anticipated session about his partnership with PUMA.
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Abu Dhabi Art
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Art is organized by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and held from November 16th through 19th at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The event covers an exciting medley of art galleries, talks, workshops, performing arts, and street-art installations in an effort to promote creativity in the country’s capital. Alserkal Avenue will offer a first come, first served road trip from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 18th. Free of charge, it will also feature a guided tour of the fair.
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Saturday Tours at Alserkal
Head to Alserkal Avenue for a two-hour tour of some of the creative hub’s most exciting galleries (including Leila Heller Gallery, Mojo Gallery, The Third Line, Ayyam Gallery, and more), during which you’ll get the chance to meet the people who run the spaces and learn more about the themes and inspirations of their artists’ exhibitions.
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