Expo City Dubai is all set to host the long-awaiting Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival, starting on January 26 it will be till February 4, 2024. 

It aims to remark on an astronomic fusion of traditional Emirati legacy and unique innovation of artistry and to rekindle the old-age spirit of Al Wasl by showcasing a bright display of the creativity of the Emirates.

The fest is going to take place at Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City. It is a collaborative venture between AGB Creative, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, or the Dubai Culture, and Expo City Dubai. 

The release of this event says, “Drawing its essence from Al Wasl’s enduring values and inclusiveness, a rich cultural tapestry, knowledge, authentic cultural expression, universal humanity, and insatiable curiosity. These values will infuse every facet of the festival, creating an atmosphere of unity and wonder.”

Combining Tradition with Innovation

The Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival dedicates a platform to all the talented artists in the Emirates. This festival is equally an extravagant opportunity to represent their talent in front of audiences attending from worldwide. Driving inspiration from the continued value of Al Wasl, this light art festival is designed to bring up an atmosphere of richness in culture, inclusiveness, and humanity across the board.  These major values are set to spread through every possible corner of the Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival and foster an environment that gives unity and wonder.

The CEO of the Arts and Literature sector at Dubai Culture, Dr. Saeed Mubarak bin Kharbash has affirmed the commitment of the authority of this festival and supporting the initiatives that will foster the artistic scene and local culture. He said, “The DhaiDubai Light Art Festival, with all its enchanting cultural experiences, embodies our strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai. It underscores Dubai Culture’s commitment to enhancing cultural tourism in Dubai by encouraging creatives and artistic talent to present works that reflect the Emirate’s creative identity, values, and heritage. It also provides artists with the opportunity to express their relationship with the city, their ideas, and diverse perspectives related to the Emirati culture, aligning with Dubai Culture’s goals of encouraging a creative environment that fosters innovation in the cultural and creative industries.”

Compiled by the Best

The two most prominent individuals in the huge field of art of lights, Amna Abulhoul, an executive creative director, alongside Anthony Bastic AM, a well-known personality who was celebrated for his collaborative work with  Vivid Sydney, are the ones who are taking the leadership in this extravagant event. Their guidance and skillfulness will lead the unfolding of this light art event and will ensure a once in a lifetime experience for the all the visitors.

The Executive Creative Director at Expo City Dubai and Curator Amna Abulhoul, said, “Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival is a canvas for our city’s heartbeat, revealing intricate stories behind mesmerizing art. Each piece echoes an artist’s journey, etched in light, forming a luminous symphony where emotion meets artistry. Al Wasl Plaza, the festival’s heart, becomes a pulsating epicenter, transcending visual beauty. We celebrate not just art, but stories, personal journeys, cultural heritage, and profound inspirations. This narrative celebration defines the Dhai Dubailight art festival, an ode to stories shaping us through light. It’s a tribute to our nation’s soul, showcasing vibrant stories defining Emirati identity. Each beam, each color, a chapter in our shared dreams. Here, in Al Wasl Plaza, we illuminate not just art, but Dubai’s spirit, the pulsating stories shaping us. This festival is a pledge to empower local talents, providing a luminous stage for Emirati artists to cast their brilliance across the global canvas. We are devoted to nurturing emerging talents, fostering a spirit of pride and nationalism as their stories unfold in the global spotlight.” 

A Celebration of Heritage and Spirit of Dubai

Bigger than a presentation of incredible arts of light, the Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival seeks to be one vibrant and bright celebration of the grand heritage and spirit of Dubai. By combining both past and present this festival of light aims to provide a unique experience of enjoying the culture for the attendees coming and joining the event from various parts of the world. The installations of light, assembled meticulously by the local artists will be the ultimate testimony of this fusion. The entire light art festival will represent the rich history of this city and the vision of thinking forward.

It is now the time to embark on a luminous and bright journey with the very first launch of the Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival at Expo City. This event is a canvas for all the local artists to transform light into a form of creativity and cultural representation. Every light installation will echo the bright spirit of the city. Dhai Dubai is inviting all visitors from across the globe to witness and experience the thoughtful fusion of cutting-edge artistic innovation and traditional Emirati heritage.