Dubai International Film Festival

Past Dubai Film Festivals have been attended by the starry likes of Tom Cruise, George Clooney, HM Queen Noor of Jordan and Omar Sharif, and its slogan is “Bridging cultures. Meeting minds.” This year is the festival’s 10th anniversary. More than US$575,000 in prize money is awarded.

There is also much for the public to enjoy. The Rhythm and Reels segment of the festival follows film screenings with live music performances. The selection of films on show to the public is diverse, and falls into various categories, among them Arabian Nights, Gulf Voices, Cinema of the World, Celebration of Indian Cinema, Cinema of Asia and Africa and Cinema for Children.