Noor Rahman
Based in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-born, London-educated, splits time between Yas and Saadiyat. Writes about culture, networking, the slower side of the Emirates.
5 articles by Noor Rahman
- Best of · Abu Dhabi · 26 Apr 2026Abu Dhabi Art Week 2026 — what is actually worth seeing
A local guide to Abu Dhabi Art Week 2026: which Saadiyat openings to prioritise, the best gallery shows at Manarat and Berklee, and the satellite events worth the queue.
- roundup · Abu Dhabi · 19 Apr 2026Top things to do in Abu Dhabi — week of 20 April
Ten Abu Dhabi picks for the week of 20 April: a Hub71 founders programme, a Manarat Al Saadiyat opening, BOCA on a Tuesday and a Louvre late on Thursday.
- guide · Abu Dhabi · 12 Apr 2026A two-day Saadiyat Island cultural itinerary (by a local)
A considered two-day Saadiyat Island itinerary covering the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Manarat, Berklee, Saadiyat Beach and the slower restaurants worth booking. By a local writer.
- roundup · Abu Dhabi · 5 Apr 2026Top things to do in Abu Dhabi — week of 6 April
A measured guide to the week of 6 April in Abu Dhabi: a Louvre late, a Manarat Al Saadiyat opening, dinner at BOCA, and a quiet Sunday on Mamsha. Curated by a local writer.
- Best of · Abu Dhabi · 15 Mar 2026The best art galleries on Saadiyat Island in 2026
Seven Saadiyat Island galleries and museums ranked for a 2026 visit, from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to a quiet Manarat group show. Practical advice on timing, ticketing, and the right hours to visit.