During a tour of the Dubai Design District

Hala Badri: Artists are the pulse of society and the vision of "Dubai Culture" is to stay close to them

• Badri: The visit is consistent with the Authority’s keenness to follow the cultural scene in the Emirate of Dubai and to be constantly informed of the conditions of creative work in it.

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The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues its efforts in continuous communication with the local creative community, and motivates its pioneers to continue their contributions to enriching the cultural scene in the Emirate of Dubai.

In this context, Hala Badri, Director General of the Dubai Culture Authority, toured some of the retail stores and showrooms in the creative complex in the Dubai Design District, which is considered an ideal platform for design talent in the emirate.

Badri was accompanied during her tour by Khadija Al Bastaki, Executive Director of the Dubai Design District, where she visited a number of retail units located in the neighborhood, viewed the exhibits created by local talents from Emiratis and residents, and discussed with some entrepreneurs about business conditions and prospects for its development.

Hala Badri stressed that the visit is consistent with the authority's keenness to follow the cultural scene in the Emirate of Dubai, and to be constantly informed of the conditions of creative work in it.

She added that “Dubai Culture is committed to exercising its role in supporting, encouraging, directing and organizing cultural work in the Emirate of Dubai, within a vision based on staying close to the artists and creators who form the pulse of the creative community, in a way that contributes to motivating them and encouraging them to continue giving and prosperity.”

The visit comes within this vision, as the Dubai Design District includes an elite of design entrepreneurs who contribute to strengthening the local design industry and pushing forward the creativity process that shapes the cultural movement in the emirate.

Badri added that “Dubai Culture is keen to nurture and embrace the distinguished local design talents, and to provide an environment that supports its growth and support factors to promote its business and its launch towards broader horizons that benefit everyone, thus contributing to the advancement of this vital sector to be supportive of the national economy.”

Hence, the authority strengthens its cooperation with its partners who are actors in the creative sector, including (Dubai Design District), with which we have been closely linked since its establishment, and we will continue our joint cooperation through which we seek to establish Dubai as a promising global destination in the field of design, and consolidate its cultural footprint. On the international scene ».

Khadija Al Bastaki, Executive Director of Dubai Design District, said: “As a result of our pivotal role in promoting the design and innovation sectors, we are working closely with the Dubai Culture team to enhance Dubai’s position as a destination for companies and innovators from around the world.

"This visit is an opportunity to review the most important achievements of the Dubai Design District, companies and entrepreneurs in it, which were achieved during the previous years, especially in sectors of growing importance, such as architecture, fashion and art."

Al Bastaki added, “Our dynamic complex meets the requirements of local and international companies by empowering talent and providing an ideal business environment that provides distinct opportunities to build relationships and develop business. We are already embracing a group of the most prominent international companies and designers, who contribute to the consolidation of the knowledge and innovation economy.”

The visit is part of the vital role that Dubai Culture plays as custodian of the emirate’s cultural sector. It is also part of the priorities of its updated strategy aimed at empowering creativity and innovators, and enhancing the creative economy in the emirate.

Visits and stores

The tour included visits to a number of events, including “Fatima bint Mohammed bin Zayed Initiative”, “Hessa Al Falasi” store, “Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation”, “Styled Habitat” studio for interior decoration, “Nour the Label” boutique, and “Constantino” Architectural Design, Michael Cinco Fashion, Albal Design Studio, Maysoon Yahya Fashion Company, Nafs Fashion Store, N.

Sivvi Jewelery, and "The Cap Project" women's fashion.

Khadija Al Bastaki:

"We are working to strengthen Dubai's position as a destination for companies and innovators from all over the world."

"Dubai Culture" is keen to nurture and embrace the distinguished local design talent.

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