This month arrives in full motion, setting an exciting tone for 2026! At the heart of it, is dialogue, and as our city, region and the world unfold beautiful cultural moments, world leaders are highlighting the spirit of cooperation at this year’s World Economic Forum. In the UAE, our attention turns to Quoz Arts Fest, as this weekend sees its 14th edition at Alserkal Avenue. On the restaurant scene, we see OTHER in Dar Al Wasl take the stage as it settles into its new address. badibanga’s batch 3 deepens its focus on process and continuity, while sound takes on a new form with the arrival of the UAE National Orchestra. Dubai’s desert is about to become a very long art canvas with Clio Desert Park, while UrArtU Gallery reframes what we know floristry to be, and Louvre Abu Dhabi brings Picasso, the Figure, with over 130 of his artworks. Around the world institutions and destinations recalibrate. New York settles into winter at The Mark, while the New Museum prepares to reopen with a major expansion designed by OMA. Lake Como welcomes a new address defined by calm precision, and Paris looks ahead to a major Calder retrospective. Plus, stay tuned to discover more from this month’s 5Qs With… Thank you for being part of our community 🫂🤍