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by Iffat Nawaz

Arte Museum Dubai: A Must-Visit Place For Art Aficionados

17 Oct 2024

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In a city where innovation knows no bounds, Dubai's art scene has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, attracting over 290 thousand museum visitors in 2021 alone. The UAE is the premier destination for digital artistry. Amidst this cultural awakening, ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI emerges as a groundbreaking destination, shattering the boundaries of creativity and technology.

Located in Downtown Dubai, the renowned Korean digital design company, “d'strict”, mapped out this 2800 square metres oasis within the iconic Dubai Mall. As you enter into 13 immersive zones, each showcasing cutting-edge digital installations under the “Eternal Nature” theme will mesmerise you.

Serving as a hub for audience-led spectatorship, this museum invites people of all ages, genders, nationalities and languages to appreciate high quality visual art, untethering them from time and space constraints. Join the thousands who have already found this mindful oasis and photographic haven.

Location: Arte Museum Dubai, The Dubai Mall, Level 2, Opposite Galeries Lafayette

Price: starting from 129 AED

A multi-sensory journey at ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI

With its stunning visuals, interactive elements and vivid projections, this museum is a sanctuary for creativity and inspiration.

Dubai's art and culture scene just got a whole lot more exciting. At ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI, boundaries dissolve, and art comes alive. Production mapping, multi-image control and sensor-based interaction systems ensure a visual experience like never before. Dive into the world of digital installations.

Tune into the sounds of nature

Renowned composer Young-gyu Jang's mesmerising soundscape, featuring intricate nature sounds and haunting melodies, perfectly complements each artwork and draws you deeper into the “Eternal Nature” experience.

Breathe in the essence of nature

Marianne Nawrocki Sabatier, a master perfumer from the Grasse Institute of Perfumery, has crafted unique scents for each exhibit, harmonising with the visual and auditory beauty of ARTE MUSEUM. Let the fragrances take you to a world of serenity.

Art for Dubai's natural landscapes

As you explore the 13 immersive exhibits, specially crafted with stunning visual effects, evocative soundscapes and enticing aromas, you will discover a world that resonates with Dubai's natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Here is the list of them:

  • Flower Odyssey: An interactive rose blossom experience
  • Flower Rose Piano: Create music with every touch
  • Flower Rose: Symbolism of love and beauty
  • Ocean: Encounter the majestic ocean at the ship
  • Waterfall Infinite: Enter a surreal space of endless water
  • Starry Beach: Surround yourself in an ocean-filled environment
  • Forest: Discover mystic spirits in an enchanted forest
  • Ice: Experience massive glaciers formation
  • Live Sketchbook Coral Reef: Draw your own world
  • Live Canvas Desert: Bring a mystical desert to life
  • Garden Light Of Masterpieces: Marvel at gigantic media art masterpieces
  • Garden Paintings of Joseon: Explore traditional Korean art
  • Garden Life of UAE: Discover the beauty of the Emirates

Each exhibit blurs the lines between reality and illusion, inviting you to contemplate the timeless beauty of “Eternal Nature”. Let us talk about a few of them.

Fusion of artistry

GARDEN LIGHT OF DUBAI is a 400 square metre space that fuses Western and Eastern artistry. This captivating exhibit showcases Dubai's beauty through surreal golden radiance.

Creativity in the desert

LIVE CANVAS DESERT offers an interactive experience in which your artworks merge with a canvas, revealing the desert's mystical landscape. Watch as your creations come to life with beautiful colours and majestic animals like camels, oryxes and leopards.

More interactive wonders

Try FLOWER CAMELLIA PIANO, where you can express your inner musician. Furthermore, explore your creativity with LIVE SKETCHBOOK. Draw your own animal and bring it to life on the exhibition walls.

Special experience

ARTE TEA BAR: After exploring the galleries, indulge in refreshing tea-based mocktails amidst stunning art pieces. This is so much more than just a sweet table, but a full art experience, as everything in the bar is served within media art installations. Note: booking in advance is highly recommended.

Missing out on the coolest events in Dubai? We know where you’ll be in November: The Crowd Test Festival — the very first Art and Music Festival by The Sandy Times.
The lineup is incredible: Mainline Magic Orchestra from Spain, Eden Burns from New Zealand, and a lot of your favourite DJs like Hani J, Hassan Alwan, Bazzzuk, and more.
Mark your calendar, snag your tickets, and get ready: November 16, 2024, from 5 PM to 3 AM at Monkey Bar, Dubai.

Tickets are available here

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