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Abu Dhabi exhibition transports visitors to 1990s era

The RAGE 90s pop-up at Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation recreates the decade with retro shops, arcade games and period films.

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At a glance

  • Exhibition runs until November 8 at Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation
  • Features retro shops, arcade games, food stalls and outdoor film screenings
  • Open nightly from 5pm to midnight
  • Attracts visitors from different generations experiencing or rediscovering the 1990s

The RAGE 90s exhibition has opened at the Cultural Foundation in Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, running until November 8. Organised in collaboration with Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, the event operates nightly from 5pm to midnight and features 20 retro retail brands, 20 food and beverage stalls, classic arcade machines and an open-air amphitheatre screening films from the decade.

Visitors of various ages are attending the exhibition, with some recalling their experiences from the 1990s and others discovering the era for the first time. Attendees describe the experience as evoking memories of the period, including details such as vintage products, classic vehicles and entertainment from that time.

Why it matters

The exhibition offers a cultural snapshot of Abu Dhabi's recent past, allowing residents and visitors to engage with the city's social and commercial history.

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