THE ARTS CENTER

In Celebration of UAE National Day

HEKAYAH THE STORY | حِكايه

spoken word

Monday, Dec 5 @ 7pm

Past Event

Celebrate culture and heritage with us this UAE National Day.
Join us for an evening of musicians, poets, and songwriters under the stars.

Artists from diverse walks of life and colorful backgrounds come together to express what heritage means to them, their families, and their culture.
For one night only. Relax on the majlis or standard seating and enjoy a selection of food and beverages while listening to a colorful array of talent.

From Nabati poetry to spoken word to contemporary pop, the second annual multiple-artist celebration of heritage in poetry, prose and song, drawing from the diverse communities of the UAE. An exciting line-up of performers will honor National Day through words and music, selected through a collaborative curatorial process, the artists for the evening are:

  • Ali Al Ameri – Contemporary Arabic poetry – Watch video
  • Husain Bin Soudah – Nabati poet – Visit website
  • Noura Boush – Spoken word – Watch video
  • Dhia Fairus Fani – Singer-songwriter – Watch video
  • Ziad Gadou – Spoken word – Watch video
  • Dina Hardy – Poet – Visit website
  • Nabiha Helal – Spoken word – Watch video
  • Kenda Rae (with Band) – Soul singer / bandleader – Watch video
  • Karim Sultan – Sound artist – Listen here
  • Tim Timmi – Indie folk – Watch the video
  • Deepak Unnikrishnan – Short story writer – Visit website
  • Qutouf Yahia – Spoken word – Visit website
  • Mahnaz Yousefzadeh – Short story writer

Join us on Monday, Dec 5 for a celebration of culture and heritage.
Tickets are free. Book your ticket now.