UAE’s iconic ‘Flying Saucer’ reopens with an artsy touch

UAE’s iconic ‘Flying Saucer’ reopens with an artsy touch

The Flying Saucer, an iconic landmark in Sharjah, has been reopened as an art and community space. It also features a multimedia art installation that references aliens and colonialism.

Over the past few decades, the building has taken on different roles. As the building changed hands, so did its functions and architecture. Initially conceived as a French-inspired store, it started off as a one-stop-shop with a cafe. It has also served as a restaurant and gift shop, before becoming a supermarket and a fast food restaurant.The Sharjah Arts Foundation (SAF) began the process of restoring The Flying Saucer to its former glory in 2015.

Sheikha Nawar Al Qassimi, Vice-President of the foundation, said the dynamic space also will see some