During the last quarter of 2021

From Dubai to Al Dhafra... a season full of art and heritage

  • Semi-Permanent is home to inspiring interactive experiences.

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In the coming period, the UAE is witnessing a state of activity in light of organizing and hosting many major public events in various fields, especially with the success of the country's efforts to contain the "Covid-19" pandemic, and return to normal life, while adhering to the required precautionary measures.

Foremost among these events is Expo 2020 Dubai, which will be held from October 1 to March 31, 2022, and is expected to attract millions of visitors from all over the world.

In the last quarter of this year, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is witnessing the organization of a number of major events in various fields, including mass events that celebrate culture, heritage, entertainment and art. The most prominent of these events are: Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, which kicks off its 18th session on the 27th of this month at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, Organized by the Emirates Falconers Club, the activities of its new session will continue for the first time over seven days, under the slogan "Sustainability and Heritage... in a Renewed Spirit", to reflect Abu Dhabi and the world's efforts to promote environmental sustainability, hunting, heritage sports and related businesses.

"Dragon and Phoenix"

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is organizing its second exhibition for this year, which will be held under the title “Dragon and Phoenix: Centuries of Inspiration between Chinese and Islamic Cultures.” France Museums.

The exhibition highlights the cultural and artistic exchange between the Islamic and Chinese civilizations from the eighth century to the eighteenth century.

The “Dragon and the Phoenix” allows visitors to discover the meeting of cultures by contemplating more than 200 pieces of art from the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Guimet Museum, as well as works borrowed from 12 museums and cultural institutions. The prolific cultural exchange and artistic production between the two worlds reveal the dominance of luxury goods and coveted works of art from the eighth to the eighteenth centuries.

new experiences

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has announced the readiness of the Abu Dhabi Art Exhibition to receive its audience and exhibitors in its realistic version at Manarat Al Saadiyat during the period from 18 to 21 November, after the opening ceremony on the 17th of the same month.

Abu Dhabi Art will continue to enhance its presence through the digital platform through a number of electronic initiatives to be launched.

In its edition this year, it is scheduled to display a new set of installation and commissioning works in various areas of Abu Dhabi, starting from the Liwa desert, passing through the Al Ain region and ending in the center of Abu Dhabi city, which is a natural extension of the program "Afaq .. Assigning Artists", which was launched in 2017. Each year, it hosts commissioned works of art across a number of heritage sites and landmarks in Al Ain, in close cooperation with the sites of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and the artists commissioned to develop and display artworks, to design and display environmentally friendly experiences through these unique sites.

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The activities of the 15th session of the Al Dhafra Festival will be held from October 28 to January 22, 2022. This year, the festival will witness four Mazayat (Sweihan, Razeen, Madinat Zayed, Mazaynat Al Dhafra Festival), as part of the Camel Mazaya season in Abu Dhabi 2021/2022. The value of its prizes is 110 million dirhams, as the Sweihan Mazaina will start during the period from October 28 to the third of next November, and prizes amounting to about 11 million and 415 thousand dirhams are allocated to it, while the Razeen Mazaina will start during the period from November 25 to the first of next December, and it is allocated to it. Prizes amounting to 11 million and 415 thousand dirhams, as for the Mazayat Madinat Zayed, which will start during the period from 23-29 next December, and prizes of 11 million and 415 thousand dirhams were allocated to it, and the conclusion was held with the Mazayat Al Dhafra Festival, which will be held during the period from 13 to 22 January 2022, with a total of Prizes amounting to 51 million and 668 thousand dirhams.The heritage competitions will be organized during the period from January 13-22, 2022, at the Al Dhafra Festival site in Zayed City, and will include the establishment of 27 rounds, divided into the following categories (pure Arabian horse racing, falconry hunting, Arabian Saluki racing, falcon competition, Arabian Saluki competition, archery Mazayina sheep of bliss).

global talents

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the international design group “Simi Permanente”, revealed the program for the first creative festival of its kind in the region, which will be organized from 14-16 October next at Manarat Al Saadiyat, with the participation of international stars and creative talents in the design, retail and brands sectors. business, fashion and technology.

The festival will also feature inspiring interactive experiences, including the first temporary exhibition of New York's most famous restaurant and café, The Flower Shop, and La Rosa Social Club, an exhibition of works by leading contemporary US artists, including Kahlil Joseph, Ryan McGinley and Johanna Jackson.

During the festival, Rafik Anadolu, a Turkish digital media artist based in the United States, is launching an artwork based on informatics and the use of lights.

Future Festival

Abu Dhabi Shows, the platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, will host a global festival, the first of its kind in the region, concerned with the retail sector. Next December, under a partnership between Abu Dhabi Offers, MB Group Singapore and Future Group.

Abu Dhabi Art will continue to enhance its presence through the platform through electronic initiatives.

A state of activity in light of many public events in various fields.

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