Dubai's Expo City and Dubai Culture join forces for Dhai Dubai 2025 collaboration.
The second edition of Dhai Dubai, an Emirati-led light art exhibition, is set to illuminate Dubai's cultural landscape from November 12 to 18, 2025, at the iconic Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai. This unique event will feature seven new light art commissions by prominent Emirati artists from three generations, including Fatma Lootah, Mohammed Kazem, Khalid AlBanna, Alia Bin Omair, AlZaina Lootah, Ahmed Al Areef Al Dhaheri, and Hessa Alghandi[2][3][4][5].
Dhai Dubai is more than just an exhibition; it's a celebration of Emirati art, culture, and creativity. This festival aims to reimagine traditional exhibitions as a dynamic cultural movement, offering interactive programs such as artist talks and public dialogues at the new House of Arts, a cultural venue at Expo City Dubai[1][2][4].
The objectives of Dhai Dubai include empowering Emirati artists by providing a pioneering platform to showcase their heritage through bold, contemporary art, boosting cultural tourism and supporting the creative economy within Dubai, and reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global capital for the arts by nurturing the creative industries and attracting international visitors[2][4].
One of the most anticipated features of the festival is the projection of light art on the iconic dome of Al Wasl Plaza, transforming it into a spectacular canvas of light and creativity[1].
The second edition of Dhai Dubai continues to be organized by Expo City Dubai and Dubai Culture. This event is part of a broader strategy to promote art and culture in Dubai, aiming to boost cultural tourism and support the creative economy[1][2][3][4][5]. The House of Arts, a new addition to the venues for Dhai Dubai, is expected to be a hub for discussions and dialogues related to art.
Cross-Gulf collaboration is being fostered through the events at Dhai Dubai. This festival spans across three generations of Emirati artists, reflecting a shared vision to empower artists in Dubai and advance Dubai's Public Art Strategy[2][3][4].
In summary, the second Dhai Dubai festival continues to promote Emirati culture and contemporary art through light installations while advancing Dubai’s cultural tourism and creative economy from November 12 to 18, 2025, at Expo City Dubai[1][2][3][4][5]. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Emirati art and culture.
Travelers can expect a unique cultural-travel experience during the second edition of Dhai Dubai, from November 12 to 18, 2025, as the festival showcases Emirati art, culture, and creativity at the Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai. The event, which is a collaboration between Expo City Dubai and Dubai Culture, aims to boost cultural tourism and support local artists and the creative economy. Cross-Gulf collaboration is being fostered through the festival, as it features three generations of Emirati artists who share a vision to empower artists and advance Dubai's Public Art Strategy. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Emirati art and culture.
