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The National
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Sikka Art and Design Festival 2025 guide: Workshops, shows and unmissable exhibits
The annual Sikka Art and Design Festival is set to start Friday and run until February 9, for its second year in Al Shindagha. Since its inception in 2011, the festival has been synonymous with Al Fahidi. Sikka means 'alleys' and the event is named after the passageways between low-rise structures in the historical neighbourhood close to Dubai Creek where the festival was held. Last year, the event moved to Al Shindagha, an area once home to Dubai's ruling family. The 13th festival will be spread across 19 houses in the neighbourhood as well as its courtyards and also along Dubai Creek. Part of Dubai Art Season, the festival will feature installations, sculptures and interactive spaces. More than 450 workshops, talks and panel discussions will be held across eight days, and there will also be 100 live performances, 13 theatrical shows and six orchestral performances. Here are some of the festival highlights as well as some useful information. Multiple art spaces will feature, among others, 40 public art pieces made by 15 artists from around the world. Art fans can also visit The Urban House and The Design House to see works by local and international artists. Additionally, 13 murals created by renowned artists will adorn the walls around the festival, as part of Dubai Culture's Public Art Strategy that aims to turn the city into an open and accessible art gallery. Khaleeji House will host artists from the GCC and display their work together for the first time. Wind Canvases, organised by sailing community Wind Rises, is a collaborative art project in which six artists will transform sailing boats into moving canvases that showcase the UAE's culture and heritage. Among the workshops not to miss is one hosted by vocational training institute Sxill. Attendees will get to learn latte art, lunch box cake decoration, lipstick-making, cheeseboard woodworking and more. The Sxill workshops will be hosted at House 314 and will start daily at 5pm from Friday until February 3. Meanwhile, Dubai Police will also host workshops for children which will include clay works, bookmark-making and tote bag colouring. The workshops will take place daily at House 326 and Courtyard E, starting at 4pm. Both workshops are free entry but registration is required. More than 50 home-grown food and beverage businesses will take part in the festival. One highlight is House 416, which will host House of Saffron, a supper club series hosted by some of Dubai's most talented chefs. With cuisines ranging from Emirati to Laotian, through the Levant and France, visitors will be able to experience beautiful and delicious creations. Tickets for House of Saffron are Dh280 per person with limited seats for every supper. Among the 100 live performances, do not miss shows by the all-female group Firdaus Orchestra, Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Dubai City Sound ensemble. The World Stage Design House will offer daily specialised workshops and theatre performances. Meanwhile, a concept called Creatives on Wheels will showcase theatre that combines mobile shadow play and music.
Emirates 24/7
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates 24/7
13th Sikka Art & Design Festival Kicks Off on Friday, 31st January 2025
The 13th edition of Sikka Art & Design Festival will commence tomorrow evening, Friday 31st January 2025, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Running until 9 February at the Al Shindagha Historic District under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy, the festival aims to provide an innovative platform that showcases diverse art forms, celebrates pioneering and emerging artists from the UAE and the Gulf, and strengthens Dubai's position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. This year's edition boasts a rich agenda filled with exhibitions, programmes, activities, live performances, visual arts, unique culinary experiences and beyond. More than 40 public art pieces and installations will be displayed across 19 houses, the courtyard and alleyways of Al Shindagha, and along Dubai Creek, each offering diverse art forms, distinctive installations, sculptures, and interactive spaces. Three houses and two courtyards will be dedicated to talent development, alongside a space for people of determination to encourage them to showcase their creativity. Additionally, 13 murals created by renowned artists will adorn the walls around the festival, aligning with Dubai Culture's Public Art Strategy that aims to enhance Dubai's visual culture and transform the emirate into an open and accessible art gallery. The festival programme, part of the Dubai Art Season, will feature over 450 workshops, talks and panel discussions, over 100 live performances, 13 theatrical shows, and six orchestral performances. Highlights include performances by the Firdaus Orchestra under the guidance of world-renowned composer A.R. Rahman, the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Dubai City Sound ensemble. Notable initiatives enhancing Dubai's cultural and creative industries include the 'World Stage Design House,' offering daily specialised workshops and theatre performances; 'Merin' a public art pavilion focusing on architectural aesthetics; and 'Creatives on Wheels,' a theatrical journey combining mobile shadow play and music. Visitors can also enjoy an array of unique culinary offerings from more than 50 F&B homegrown concepts, as well as the 'House of Saffron,' hosting exclusive supper clubs led by nine renowned chefs. The 12th edition of Sikka Art and Design Festival attracted nearly 162,000 visitors, exhibiting the work of around 500 Emirati and UAE & GCC-based artists and creatives, featuring over 300 art pieces and 10 outdoor installations in the historic district. This year's edition promises to raise the bar even higher, offering a comprehensive celebration of art, creativity, and culture. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
13th Sikka Art and Design Festival begins tomorrow
Dubai, UAE: The 13th edition of Sikka Art & Design Festival will commence tomorrow evening, Friday 31st January 2025, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Running until 9 February at the Al Shindagha Historic District under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy, the festival aims to provide an innovative platform that showcases diverse art forms, celebrates pioneering and emerging artists from the UAE and the Gulf, and strengthens Dubai's position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. This year's edition boasts a rich agenda filled with exhibitions, programmes, activities, live performances, visual arts, unique culinary experiences and beyond. More than 40 public art pieces and installations will be displayed across 19 houses, the courtyard and alleyways of Al Shindagha, and along Dubai Creek, each offering diverse art forms, distinctive installations, sculptures, and interactive spaces. Three houses and two courtyards will be dedicated to talent development, alongside a space for people of determination to encourage them to showcase their creativity. Additionally, 13 murals created by renowned artists will adorn the walls around the festival, aligning with Dubai Culture's Public Art Strategy that aims to enhance Dubai's visual culture and transform the emirate into an open and accessible art gallery. The festival programme, part of the Dubai Art Season, will feature over 450 workshops, talks and panel discussions, over 100 live performances, 13 theatrical shows, and six orchestral performances. Highlights include performances by the Firdaus Orchestra under the guidance of world-renowned composer A.R. Rahman, the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Dubai City Sound ensemble. Notable initiatives enhancing Dubai's cultural and creative industries include the 'World Stage Design House,' offering daily specialised workshops and theatre performances; 'Merin' a public art pavilion focusing on architectural aesthetics; and 'Creatives on Wheels,' a theatrical journey combining mobile shadow play and music. Visitors can also enjoy an array of unique culinary offerings from more than 50 F&B homegrown concepts, as well as the 'House of Saffron,' hosting exclusive supper clubs led by nine renowned chefs. The 12th edition of Sikka Art and Design Festival attracted nearly 162,000 visitors, exhibiting the work of around 500 Emirati and UAE & GCC-based artists and creatives, featuring over 300 art pieces and 10 outdoor installations in the historic district. This year's edition promises to raise the bar even higher, offering a comprehensive celebration of art, creativity, and culture. For further information, follow @sikkaplatform on Instagram.
