The 4th edition of Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert is just around the corner. Organized 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.