ArtDayME: Alserkal Avenue presents Interrupting Patterns, a programme that invites audiences to collectively sit with the interruption of time itself during Ramadan—a moment in the year that shifts our rhythms, bringing us together in reflection. Rooted in fiction, the programme asks: What happens when we break our everyday routines?

What new, marvelous stories emerge when we rethink the ones we’ve inherited? Through poetry, performance, film, and theatre—including dedicated sessions for children—Interrupting Patterns moves between forms and genres, challenging how stories are told, revealing hidden

perspectives, reviving forgotten truths, and posing new questions to old narratives.

The programme unfolds over two weekends: March 8–9 & March 15–16 at Alserkal Avenue.

About Alserkal Avenue

Alserkal Avenue is a vibrant cultural district located in Dubai’s Al Quoz industrial area. Established in 2008 by Emirati businessman and cultural patron Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, the district was founded with a vision to foster a dynamic creative community and support cultural production. 

Today, it has evolved into a hub of over 90 curated, homegrown creative businesses and one of  the region’s leading destinations for contemporary art. The Avenue features cutting-edge galleries and dynamic spaces for film, theatre, performance, literature, music, food, education, and wellness.

Throughout the year, Alserkal Avenue offers diverse cultural experiences through extensive programming, including pop-ups, commissions, exhibitions, and festivals. It is part of Alserkal Initiatives—a cultural enterprise that includes the Alserkal Arts Foundation and Alserkal Advisory—both dedicated to nurturing homegrown talent and fostering sustainable creative businesses.