Ready to zip off on holiday or heading back home from Dubai International Airport? Make the most of your time at DXB with a spot of culture. Here are the must-see art attractoins in DXB airport.
DXB Brand Showcase
DXB has proven time and again its passion for celebrating local artists from a wide range of backgrounds, and this space hosts an
ever-changing roster of exhibitions, and it’s currently dedicated to Expo 2020 Dubai.
Arrivals, Terminal 1.
My Dallah
Emirati artist Jamal Habroush Al Suwaidi’s striking gold sculpture My Dallah is made out of fiberglass. It’s an abstract representation of an Arabian coffee pot and cup, known as the “dallah” and “fenjan”, which are important components of the UAE culture, symbolising “originality, kindness and hospitality”.
Arrivals, Terminal 3.
Love-Red
Another from Al Suwaidi, which reveals one of his top inspirations: the rich culture and heritage of the UAE. Arabic calligraphy forms the basis of his sculpture Love-Red. The word “love” here, however, has been translated to the Arabic “hobb” and Al Suwaidi uses calligraphy to represent his native language. It’s one not to be missed.
Concourse D, Terminal 1.
Spirit of Dubai artworks
These two pop art-inspired pieces illustrate daily life at DXB and in Dubai. Two pieces stretch across a 46-metre-long wall between Concourses B and C – presenting two distinct pieces. The Spirit of Dubai is the coming together of Emirati artist Abudllah Lufti’s work, complemented by a graffiti installation on the opposing wall.
Walkway between Concourse B and C, Terminal 3.
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