The event brings together local as well as international artists.
If you’re looking for a dose of culture, head to the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival. Now in its 13th edition, it runs from 31 January to 28 February at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village. The event, which explores the theme of memory, brings together 200 local and international artists.
Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival was founded in 2013 with 30 emerging artists from the Emirate. Today, it has grown into an annual event that brings together creatives and cultural experiences.
Look out for different themed events across the weekend. From 7 to 9 February, there is the Back in Time weekend and from 21 to 23 February, there is a cultural weekend.
The Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival has introduced new culinary experiences. South African chefs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart are hosting dinners where diners can enjoy a tasting menu with sustainable and seasonal ingredients and a blend of Emirati flavours; this dining experience is a must-attend event during the festival. Seatings are limited, so booking is essential.
Workshops are available and cover arts, culture and crafts. The workshops include Painting Past Memories, Colouring Black and White Photographs, and Stop Motion Animation. Film screenings are also taking place indoors and outdoors. Locations include the outdoor fort and VOX Cinema in Al Hamra Mall.
Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival also features a variety of speakers. Talks include Rhythm and Remembrance: The Power of Musical Memory and Pages of the Past: Literature as a Memory Archive. Speakers include Emirati poet Amal Al Sahlawi, arts journalist Anna Seaman, and professor Deepak Unnikrishnan.
There’s also a dedicated Pet-Friendly Weekend from 14 to 16 February, which invites furry friends to explore the festival. Throughout the weekend, owners can participate in special events like pet collar/harness art, pottery name tag painting, pet photography, and pet fashion shows.
The Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025 Festival aims to create a platform for dialogue between artists, authors, creatives, and the community.
Tickets are on sale now.
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GO: Visit www.rakart.ae/2025-festival for more information.
