Connecting, Creativity and Collaboration

On September 22, 2020September 20, 2020 By Agata 40thousandkmIn Middle Middle East, World of Murals2 Comments

A 230 m2 mural – a fusion of Middle Eastern-Oriental and historic-mondern art is a new attaction in Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai (UAE). Created (live art) during DSS (Dubai Summer Surprises) in August 2020, by the artist Shahul Hameed in colaboration with ZeeArts Gallery.

Dubai is a city where dream come true and more than 200 nationalities coexist in harmony. This new creation at Ibn Battuta will take customers on a journey of culture and vision, reflecting an overall theme of Connecting, Creativity and Collaboration. – Zaahirah Muthy, curator of ZeeArts Gallery

Ibn Battuta Mall, with its six themed courts, reflects the regions explored by the famous traveler Ibn Battuta: China, India, Persia, Egypt, Andalusia and Tunisia. It is the world’s biggest themed mall.

Sep 15, 2020

Ibn Battuta Mall, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai

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Dubai Mall

On September 15, 2020September 10, 2020 By Agata 40thousandkmIn 1001 Things to Do, Middle Middle EastLeave a comment

Dubai Mall – the world’s second largest shopping mall (by total area – 502,000 m²) and 26. by gross leasable area. Opened in May 2009, it used to be the world’s largest shopping mall and in 2011 – the most visited builiding (54 million people). The Dubai Mall is a part of Downtown Dubai complex and includes more than 1200 shops (and among them – the biggest candy shop in the world) and apart from that:

art in the mall: indoor (Waterfall, Wild King) and outdoor (Dandelions, Love Me),
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo,
Dubai Dino,
traditional souk,
next to the mall: Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain.

Waterfall

Aug 2020

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Wild Kong

On September 10, 2020September 21, 2020 By Agata 40thousandkmIn 1001 Things to Do, Middle Middle East11 Comments

Wild Kong, a sculpture by French artist Richard Orlinski, it is a reinterpretation of King Kong creature. This artwork is located in Dubai Mall – ground floor, near Apple store (before at Address Downtown Crossing).

Jul 13, 2020

Wild Kong’s twin brother roars in London: I’m a fan of modesty (by Travel with Intent).

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Travelling through Art: 3D Canvas Festival

On September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 By Agata 40thousandkmIn 1001 Things to Do, Middle Middle East8 Comments

3D Canvas Festival at City Walk in Dubai, UAE, with a theme: Travelling through Art. Artworks by UAE-based Mahra Al Falahi and Saggaf Al Hashmi, and Juandrés Vera from Mexico.