ArtDayME: Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025 Festival is the first huge art festival of 2025 in the UAE, kicking off at the end of January, calling all art and culture lovers to the stunning city of Ras Al Khaimah.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the annual art festival will run from January 31 to February 28, 2025. It takes place at the iconic Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village – the last remaining pearling village.

Now in its 13th edition, the festival celebrates the theme of Memory and features thematic weekends, artistic activities, culinary experiences, guided tours, live performances, and art exhibitions.

Visitors can expect works of art of over 100 artists alongside an immersive program with discussions, interactive workshops, art and heritage tours, films, and authentic cultural experiences. It has been curated by the award-winning Alfio Tommasini, who invites you to explore how the past shapes the present and guides the future. In short, you will dive into a collection that will unlock personal memories.

What’s new?

A new addition to this year’s festival is Memory Lane where you can wander along Zone C to Ahmed bin Omran villa and soak in a curated collection of artworks from past festival winners.

Another standout feature includes the Garden of Self-Reflected Memory. The House of Light is a modern art conceptual house set amongst the ruins, reflecting the history and architecture of Al Jazeera Al Hamra.