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A cultural extravaganza

Ras Al Khaimah is gearing up to host its outdoor fine arts and cultural festival. A celebration of arts and cultural heritage, the eleventh annual edition of Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival (RAKFAF) )will showcase distinct perspectives of creatives from around the world with key emphasis on nature, the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Ras Al Khaimah and its connection with preserving the environment for a sustainable future. Stop by for your share of heritage talks, thematic weekend programmes, art workshops, musical performances, film screenings and more. The event will bring together over 120 artists from 35 countries that will exhibit their works over the course of the festival.

February 3-28, free-to-attend, Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village, Ras Al Khaimah

One for the ‘Gram

There’s always a new architectural marvel waiting to be photographed (at!) in Dubai. The latest is The Viewing Point, Dubai Creek Harbour. Quick facts — the 70-metre structure spans out over the Dubai Creek, with a 26m cantilever projecting out over the water giving unobstructed views across the Creek towards Downtown Dubai and back inland between the Address Grand twin towers. The design and build of the bridge have been executed using painted steel to give its final effect and the unique overall appearance of this one-of-a-kind architectural piece. Standing 11.65m above the water level, the walkway offers a magnificent vista of the Creek and surrounding areas.

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