Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at the RAK Fine Arts Festival opening. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
Live bands entertain visitors on opening night at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village
The ruins of the abandoned village make for an evocative site for the arts festival
A painting on display at the festival
Visitors admire an artwork on opening night
More than 120 artists from 35 countries are participating in the festival
Artists’ work focus on nature and the rich cultural heritage of Ras Al Khaimah
The works are on display until the festival ends on February 28
Sculptures on display at the festival
Restaurants at the RAK Fine Arts Festival
Natasha Ridge, founding executive director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, speaking at the RAK Fine Arts Festival
Sheikh Saud at the festival
Visitors on opening night
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at the RAK Fine Arts Festival opening. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
Live bands entertain visitors on opening night at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village
The ruins of the abandoned village make for an evocative site for the arts festival
A painting on display at the festival
Visitors admire an artwork on opening night
More than 120 artists from 35 countries are participating in the festival
Artists’ work focus on nature and the rich cultural heritage of Ras Al Khaimah
The works are on display until the festival ends on February 28
Sculptures on display at the festival
Restaurants at the RAK Fine Arts Festival
Natasha Ridge, founding executive director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, speaking at the RAK Fine Arts Festival