Studio XY: Saying Goodbyes

As Studio XY closes, not only do we lose a part of our community, but also a space that has defined NYU Abu Dhabi’s campus for years.

AD Secrets: Discovering Abu Dhabi through Urban Photography

From the bright fluorescent lights of Electra Street, to intercultural communions at St. Joseph’s and bustling salesmen at Mina’s Fish Market, read about Abu Dhabi’s buzzing photography spots.

Adult Education Programs: Brendalle’s Story

Brendalle’s trajectory has moved from taking pictures with her mobile phone to teaching courses alongside professors, demonstrating how educational efforts to help our contracted and domestic workers foster inclusion at NYUAD and the UAE community.

AD Secrets: A Night for 50 Dirhams

As we get caught up in our hectic lives on campus, we tend to drift towards accessible options near Saadiyat, forgetting about the fun and cheaper options in Abu Dhabi. Here’s a guide to a night in Abu Dhabi using only 50 AED.

Studio XY: Stories of Belonging and Strength

At Studio XY, the nine Filipino women who work as hair-stylists and nail technicians are bound by more than their daily occupation. Behind the studio’s tinted doors, their cheerful banter and welcoming smiles hide complicated human stories.

Photo Essay: Abu Dhabi’s Thrift Bookstore

Across from the Royal Rose Hotel on Electra Street lies Abu Dhabi's only second hand bookstore.

Nasser Isleem, Intercultural Engagement and the Emirati dialect Course

The Emirati dialect J-Term is symbolic of the cultural connection Professor Nasser Isleem strives to incorporate his Arabic courses.

The Holi Festival and the Spirit of Giving on Campus

At NYUAD, students from all nationalities have the opportunity to enjoy the festival and those from the India get to bring a piece of home to the university.

Preserving Photographic Traditions in the Middle East and North Africa

The Akkasah Center for Photography at NYUAD focuses both on maintaining a record of photography in the region and promoting scholarly research on photography.

Photo Essay: Cats on Campus

Get to know NYUAD’s biggest feline celebrities.

Thrifting Around Abu Dhabi

Thrift shops are a popular shopping spot for NYUAD students, but there is a larger community that meets to dig through piles of clothes and enjoy the bargain prices.

The UAE’s Filipino Community: A Photo Essay

With the immense migrant population of the UAE, many expatriate residents have created homes away from home through businesses and social spaces.