The Power Of Art initiative is now taking place at the Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival activities.
With the story of the neighbourhood in every thoughtfully designed detail, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is somewhat of a living gallery itself.
Throughout the hotel the curious guests will find over 200 pieces of art commissioned from Emirati and resident artists in partnership with Tashkeel, Alserkal Cultural Foundation and XVA Gallery.
Get free access to the art exhibitions up to 31 January 2021 and don't forget to take some photos!
Capture the phenomena of the new culture of eating out, connecting it to the Emirati traditions in his unique satirical representation. "Food for Thought" series is presented by Emirati artist Badr Abbas and is exclusively exhibited for the first time in public.
Display area: Hotel lobby
Date: until 10 January 2021
Enjoy the city of Dubai from another dimension with Iraqi-born Muhanad Al Nassiri's mesmerising skills in art, architecture and print-making perfect for art lovers to bring home a slice of their journey.
Display area: Open Sesame social eatery
Date: until 31 January 2021
Enjoy the city of Dubai from another dimension with Iraqi-born Muhanad Al Nassiri's mesmerising skills in art, architecture and print-making perfect for art lovers to bring home a slice of their journey.
Display area: Hotel lobby
Date: until 31 January 2021
Capture the vibrant story of the Al-Sadu technique, a UNESCO-recognised Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, by using raw silk combined with bark-wood, copper leafing and other elements such as wool and yarns, giving the finished pieces organic and unique touch.
Display area: Bakala Jooos juice bar and concept store
Date: until 31 January 2021
Search for symbolic and physical lightness at Italian artist Roberta Barlati's new collection "Lightness" that consists of beautifully intricated vases through recycled cardboard to form the mold, and poured the porcelain and other liquid clays on it.
Display area: Bakala Jooos juice bar and concept store
Date: until 31 January 2021
“Power of Art” is a feast for more than the eyes with a series of culinary story-telling sessions “Forgotten Tastes and Tales of Arabia “, hosted in collaboration with Professor Idris and Dubai-based chef Nak-Ha every Saturday until 30 January 2021.
3-course set Lunch or Dinner + storytelling session:
AED 115 (food only)
AED 145 (food + soft beverages)
Go on a journey through Arabian history and folk tales with storyteller Idris, and to explore the traditional flavours with a creative twist in form of a 3-course menu curated by passionate chef Nak-Ha.
Pre-registration with Astrid Lesuisse is required via email astrid.lesuisse@ihg.com or call/WhatsApp +971 54 793 5155