Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 04:30-11: 00 PM Saturday

The 4th edition of Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert is just around the corner. Organised by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the annual festival will take place at the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve from 3 – 12 January, 2025. A host of films, live performances, workshops, talks, panel discussions, public art, immersive experiences, a family zone, a marketplace, digital art exhibition, competitions and homegrown F&B concepts will be available for visitors to enjoy. The festival features the Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition, which includes four categories: documentaries, animation, live-action, and films created using artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for more information on the programme.
Arts and Culture
Dubai Culture Unveils Heritage-Led Activation for Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Arts and Culture
Dubai Culture promotes Arabic calligraphy through the Ornamentation and Gilding project
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Arts and Culture
Dubai Performing Arts Programme Empowers Rising Talent
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 12:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Arts and Culture
Dubai Youth Performing Arts Festival Opens the Stage to Rising Talent
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 11:08 AM - 11:09 AM
Arts and Culture
Dubai Culture opens call for ‘Harakat Sikka’ to nurture the UAE’s next-gen animators
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 03:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Open Calls
Dubai Culture Launches Open Call for Participation in 14th Sikka Art & Design Festival
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
School Of Life
‘School of Life’ Brings Fresh Energy to Summer with Hands-On Experiences
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Arts and Culture
Dubai Culture Welcomes Young Creatives for Vibrant Summer Camp Experiences
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 08:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Arts and Culture
Young Performers Find Their Stage at Al Jalila Talent Programme
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Museums
Turath Centre: programmes and training workshops highlighting Emirati culture and heritage
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 12:00 AM - 10:25 AM