Total media coverage Kutubna 2024-2025

Launched: 2024. Why visit: A new Emirati culture centre. This Emirati-owned cultural hub opened its doors in April, fast becoming the place to go for a rich cultural immersion into Arabic history, arts and culture. An independent bookstore-meets-cultural-centre, it creates a community and space for cultural exchange and creative expression, celebrating the accomplishments of Khaleeji authors, poets and scholars through workshops, lectures, readings and guided conversations. There’s also a kids’ playroom and workshop area, and a new coffee shop. Don’t miss Dr. Rana AlMutawa’s Everyday Life in the Spectacular City urban ethnography photo exhibition on Dubai, which runs until Thursday July 4.

Madina Avenues 17, Nadd Al Hamar. kutubna.ae (04 447 4050).