What are the highlights of Dubai Art Season 2024 and how does it support Dubai’s cultural landscape?

Dubai Art Season 2024, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, spans from January 12 to March 7, 2024, with the theme “Take a Walk on the Art Side.” Aiming to enrich Dubai’s cultural and creative sector, it includes over 200 events, from film festivals to art exhibitions and book fairs. Notable highlights include Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert, showcasing films and workshops from Emirati and Arab filmmakers, and the Dubai Lights Festival at Al Wasl Plaza, blending arts with immersive light displays. Other major events are the Quoz Arts Fest in Al Quoz Creative Zone, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature celebrating Emirati authors, and the Sikka Art and Design Festival, featuring works by local artists in Al Shindagha Historic District. The season concludes with Art Dubai in Madinat Jumeirah, presenting modern and digital art from over 100 galleries. This vibrant season aligns with Dubai Culture’s goal to establish the emirate as the global creative economy capital by 2026, fostering cultural tourism and supporting Dubai’s reputation as a thriving hub for global talent and creativity.

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