The region’s largest annual art fair has returned for its 12th edition at the Madinat Jumeriah, but don’t worry you haven’t missed it as Art Dubai 2018 will continue to take place over the weekend from the 22nd to 24th March.

Art enthusiasts get ready –Art Dubai 2018 is just a couple of weeks away and the line-up is getting even more interesting!

Despite the odd grey day, the Dubai weather is heating up and so our plans for March in Dubai as we can’t wait for spring in the Middle East!

From lazy days on the beach watching the camels walk by, to admiring creative talents at Art Dubai and experiencing more culture at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, there’s plenty to keep you busy in March. As you also need to dig out your best hat for the Dubai World Cup which returns at the end of the month.

Galleries are coming from across the globe to showcase their latest creative talents in Dubai, as we’re looking forward to a culture-filled couple days at the Middle East’s most diverse and interesting art fair to date. From imaginative installations to fine art masterpieces, there’s just a month to wait until Art Dubai 2018.

If you’re already feeling stuck for things to do in Dubai this February don’t despair, as we’ve planned a Dubai calendar which will keep you entertained throughout the month!

From the Dubai Food Festival to the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival, February is set to be another month full of fun in Dubai.

The Abraaj Group, a leading investor in growth markets, announced Lawrence Abu Hamdan as the winner of the 10th edition of The Abraaj Group Art Prize, as well as Basma Alsharif, Neil Beloufa and Ali Cherri as the shortlisted artists, who will all be exhibited at Art Dubai on 21st to 24th March 2018.

Kicking off your Dubai culture calendar is the leading international art fair, Art Dubai 2018, which returns on the 21st March at Madinat Jumeirah for its twelfth edition.

This is your monthly lifestyle and culture guide for things to do in Dubai, as we have all the dates and details that you need to start planning your Dubai calendar for January.

If you haven’t already made your list of New Year’s resolutions then maybe you should include discovering Dubai as one of them, as each month we’ll be listing what you can look forward to in our home city.