This year’s UAE National Day celebrations were a little different to usual, being live streamed around the world
One thing that caught people’s imagination was the kinetic sculpture The Seed, a cube-shaped moving piece of art devised by creative director Es Devlin in collaboration with a team of Emirati creatives.
It has now been installed at Jubail Island and is available for the public to go and see until January 30 2021.
It shows the evolution of a seed through various stages of its lifespan using light and sound and is nestled in a new beach area at the beautiful mangrove forest.
Tickets cost Dhs30 for anyone 18 and above, Dhs15 for kids ages seven to 17 and free for anyone younger. The money from ticket sales will go towards a conservation programme in the mangroves.
Khalfan Al Mazrouei, of the Organising Committee of the Official 49th UAE National Day celebrations, said: “The Seed is not a re-run of the 49th National Day show we saw on December 2, it is a special experience everyone can enjoy.
“In the typical spirit of togetherness and unity of the UAE, we want people to have the opportunity to appreciate in person this unique moving art piece with stunning visual content.”
The site opens at 5pm from Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays. The audio-visual experience runs constantly between 6pm and 8pm. There will also be food trucks for food and drinks.
Dhs30 (adults), Dhs15 (kids aged seven-17), free (under sevens). Until Jan 30. Jubail Mangrove Park, Jubail Island, uaenationalday.ae.
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