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• Tucked within the industrial quarter of Al Quoz is artsy Alserkal Avenue – a collection of architect-designed warehouses that attract the cool kids with its artist studios, project spaces and concept stores, as well as a year-round calendar of exhibitions, live music and lectures. Head to Ayyam Gallery, which specialises in work by emerging international artists, or see how chocolate is made at Mirzam Chocolate Makers.