Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Of land, water and borders Also this week: Gallery Isabelle marks 20 years and and a new wellness retreat offers a moment of calm. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha edges back to life This week, Qumra kicks off online while exhibitions signal gradual return. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Continuity in motion Also this week: Inside Douglas White’s “Great Wave,” echoing a city in flux. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh Eid under watch This week, explore Eid festivities across the Kingdom, a palm-weaving exhibition in Al-Ahsa, Riyadh dining and cultural highlights in Jeddah. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Istanbul’s water story: From cisterns to the Bosporus By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Dubai cultural hubs stage cautious comeback amid war By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh Cultural life in Saudi Arabia navigates war By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Revisiting Halil Pasha By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Nostalgia takes the stage at Doha's Fire Station gallery Plus: Ice cream at Msheireb, Rasha Rizk live, and a new book on Qatar’s gas boom. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh Exploring ritual and memory: Sarah Brahim in dialogue with Shirin Neshat Plus: Tabuk’s summer showcase, Hail’s craft revival and poolside parties in AlUla. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul From absinthe to abstraction: A royal rebellion at Istanbul Airport Ara Güler’s cafe, a leaping shepherd and Turkey’s work-life reality. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Reza Derakshani paints love and memory in Dubai solo show Graphic dissent, skin-saving menus and Syria after Assad. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh Art, ruins & revival: Dana Awartani's journey from Riyadh to Bristol Misk's summer show, a fictional beach in Jax and where to eat in Abha. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s maritime marvel: A new lens on the sea Discover AI-powered art tours, Filipino ballads, samurai mashups and summer mangoes across the city. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul From Ottoman-era pumps to eco-art: Istanbul reimagines water A legendary fish restaurant, an ice-cream workshop, and a feminist eco-thriller. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai “No Trespassing” breaks down gallery walls in Alserkal Avenue Inside Apollo Dubai, Tala Worrell’s layered canvases, and a festival of dates By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Ancient photo art gets a modern twist in Doha Supercars, satire and live music energize the city’s creative scene. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh From Riyadh to Milan: Saudi art finds a global canvas A new Egyptian eatery in Riyadh, Zaha Hadid’s museum rises in Diriyah, and summer festivals kick off across the kingdom. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Spirals, submarines & myth: Omer Uluc retrospective at Istanbul Modern Plus: Jazz legends, summer reads, and where to eat after the art. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai Contemplating chaos: Richi Bhatia’s immersive solo show lands in Dubai Plus: Korean film, summer eats, refugee cinema, and Dubai’s four-day workweek. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture