Murals and Art Installations at Sikka Art and Design Festival… A captivating visual journey

Murals and Art Installations at Sikka Art and Design Festival… A captivating visual journey

Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood is currently aglow with the spirit of innovation and artistry, hosting the 12th Sikka Art and Design Festival. Celebrated under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, this festival spotlights the creativity of over 500 artists from across the UAE, GCC, and the globe. Open until 3 March, the festival is a cornerstone of Dubai's cultural vision to establish itself as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.

In this year’s edition, held under the theme ‘New Creativity, Same Path’, the festival presents eight diverse murals that are distinguished by the uniqueness of their ideas and methods and their ability to express the pulse of Dubai and the fragrance of its heritage and traditions. This includes ‘The Door to Pearls’ mural by Emirati artist Duha Alhallami, which symbolises the gateway to appreciating the country's profound cultural roots, and the ‘Joy Step’ mural by Emirati artists Maryam Rashid Alkaitoob and Manal Bin Obood, who open eyes to moments filled with joy and happiness.

Titled ‘Fragile World’, Syrian Artist Noor Bahjat presents her