The UAE is recognised as a leading cultural capital in the Arab world with three of its emirates steering the nation’s artistic positioning. While the commercial metropolis of Dubai houses the nation’s galleries, auction houses and art fair, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are the institution-building emirates, home to world-class museums, non-profit organisations, and foundations. But who are the nation’s talents who contribute to its creative economy? What themes do they address? How do they operate? With a foreword by HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, +971 explores the minds and workspaces of Emiratis who take the creative pulse of the country, exploring their aspirations, challenges and output from visual art, design and architecture, to film, performing arts and music, writing and literature and the culinary arts. 

Forthcoming, September 2025