We didn't want them to get lost in the scroll. Here's what we found across culture, wellbeing, and community.
The big one. 20th edition, 75+ galleries across contemporary, modern, and digital work. Dense, well-curated, doable in a few hours — if you've never been, this is the one to go to.
Tickets & infoA full month of programming across galleries, studios, and spaces on the Avenue — timed alongside Art Dubai. Mostly unticketed and free to wander.
See the programmeMixed-media landscapes of the UAE — desert to mangroves — made on cotton and silk velvet. The materials are best seen in person.
Find out more130+ works tracing Picasso's lifelong obsession with the human form — Cubism, classical portraits, surrealist experiments — on loan from the Musée National Picasso-Paris. Closed Mondays. Tue–Thu 10am–6:30pm, Fri–Sun 10am–8:30pm.
Book ticketsFive consecutive evenings of curated Cannes archive screenings inside the museum, in collaboration with Institut français UAE. A genuinely unusual night out. Doors 6:30pm — latecomers not guaranteed entry.
Programme & ticketsThe largest solo exhibition to date of Chilean-Palestinian artist Jorge Tacla — 70+ paintings and 100+ works on paper, recording the imprint of political and natural events on built environments. Al Mureijah Square, Sharjah. All SAF exhibitions are free. Sat–Thu 9am–9pm, Fri 4–9pm.
sharjahart.orgStaying in Abu Dhabi? Until 31 May, guests staying 2+ nights at an Abu Dhabi hotel get free access to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and Zayed National Museum. Worth flagging if you're planning a trip. Details here
Lighthouse Arabia has a particularly strong programme this month — worth saving their full events page regardless of what's below.
30 minutes on what the MHFA qualification involves and whether it's right for you. No commitment required.
RegisterLighthouse Arabia webinar on navigating uncertainty. Practical tips to build on. Good timing, given the year we're having.
RegisterYoga and Pilates combined, last Wednesday of every month in partnership with YOFit. A great way to unwind.
Practical tips and tools to protect your wellbeing, while continuing to perform at your best.
RegisterAn open group for anyone grieving the loss of someone close to them. A one-time grief consultation (free) is required before joining — call +971 (0)4 380 2088 to book.
DetailsThese shelters run on volunteer time, donations, and foster parents willing to open their homes. If you've been thinking about doing something more — here's how.
UAE-wide · Dogs & Cats
Rescue, rehab, and rehoming across the UAE. One of the most active animal welfare organisations in the UAE.
Umm Al Quwain + Dubai · Dogs
Weekly walks and socialisation sessions — multiple slots across both emirates.
Dubai · Dogs
Entirely volunteer-run shelter. Clear pathways for fostering, adopting, and volunteering — organised setups if you want something regular.