#DubaiDestinations shine spotlight on vibrant art scene

The #DubaiDestinations initiative is continuing its campaign with a focus on highlighting the exceptional experiences, events and activities of Dubai’s ongoing Art Season.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the campaign invites residents and visitors to explore Dubai’s diverse art attractions ranging from exhibitions and festivals to galleries and art studios.

Running till mid-April, the campaign will open new windows into Dubai’s artistic landscape.

Key highlights of this week include Art Dubai 2022; Rethink Art, art events at Expo 2020 Dubai, Sikka Art and Design Festival and the Sculpture Park at DIFC.

Under the directives of @AhmedMohammed, the #DubaiDestinations initiative is continuing its campaign with a focus on highlighting the exceptional experiences, events and activities of Dubai’s ongoing Art Season. #ArtSeasonhttps://t.co/qS4oDATAjV pic.twitter.com/1a2muaQiiv

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2022

Art Dubai 2022, the largest edition of the art fair, has opened at Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, featuring over 100 contemporary and modern galleries from more than 40 countries across four main gallery sections.

This week, the #DubaiDestinations initiative also puts the spotlight on the second edition of Rethink Art organised by Dubai Design District (d3) from 8-13 March.

Pushing creative and artistic boundaries, the innovative art programme presents exhibitions and installations, live performances and activations and workshops for all art enthusiasts.

Driven by a mission to “Rethink the Regular” and bring creative talent together to experiment, innovate, collaborate and challenge, the latest edition will showcase aspiring local, regional and global names in the world of art.

#DubaiDestinations also aims to highlight the art attractions at Expo 2020 Dubai, which features immersive journeys highlighting culture and heritage of 192 countries, and is also displaying a diverse range of installations and artistic creations.

The 10th edition of Sikka Art and Design Festival being held from March 15-24 is another major event during the initial week of the campaign.

Organised under the theme ‘Celebrating Art, Celebrating Growth’, the Festival features a series of unique creative events and activities at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

Visitors can enjoy exhibitions and innovative art installations, along with a selection of evening activities, workshops and discussions.

Yet another Dubai art attraction that is in the limelight is the DIFC Sculpture Park.

Based around the theme of Harmony of Different Voices: a celebration of UAE’s 50th year anniversary, the Sculpture Park hosts 62 artworks, including sculptures and paintings, both outdoors and indoors.

The ongoing #DubaiDestinations campaign brings together a wide range of public and private sector stakeholders to showcase the emirate’s art experiences.

The initiative also brings together some of the emirate’s most accomplished creatives including influencers, photographers, digital media content creators, animators and videographers to create compelling new content.

.@malmarri: Taking place during the busiest period in Dubai’s art calendar, the campaign seeks to highlight the initiatives that have transformed the city into an ‘open art museum’. (#DubaiDestination - #ArtSeason) pic.twitter.com/JbUbfPXRwC

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2022