Dubai's Expo City and Dubai Culture Join Forces for Dhai Dubai 2025 Initiative
The second edition of Dhai Dubai, an Emirati-led light art exhibition, will be presented from 12-18 November 2025. The event will take place at Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai, marking a significant cultural moment for the city.
This year's edition of Dhai Dubai includes artist talks and public dialogues, which will take place at the new House of Arts venue in Expo City Dubai. The venue, dates, and organizers of the event are confirmed.
The exhibition features seven new commissions by Emirati artists across three generations, showcasing a blend of heritage and contemporary creativity through immersive light sculptures. The artists involved are Fatma Lootah, Mohammed Kazem, Khalid AlBanna, Alia Bin Omair, AlZaina Lootah, Ahmed Al Areef Al Dhaheri, and Hessa Alghandi.
Dhai Dubai acts as a flagship initiative of Expo City Dubai and exemplifies a key partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. It aims to empower Emirati artists, nurture the creative economy, boost cultural tourism, and position Dubai as a global arts capital by blending legacy and innovation in public art.
Moreover, Dhai Dubai encourages cross-Gulf collaboration, reflecting a shared vision to empower artists. The event is part of the activities in Expo City Dubai and is the first Emirati-led light art exhibition.
Overall, the event reimagines the traditional exhibition format as a dynamic cultural movement that reaffirms Dubai’s commitment to honoring the past while boldly shaping its artistic future, aligning with broader goals in Dubai’s Public Art Strategy to elevate public art and creative industries.
The second edition of Dhai Dubai, a significant cultural moment, will collaborate with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, positioning Dubai as a global arts capital. It aims to boost cultural tourism, nurture the creative economy, and showcase a blend of heritage and contemporary creativity in fashion-and-beauty, lifestyle, travel, and cultural-travel. Cross-Gulf collaboration will also be encouraged, reflecting a shared vision to empower artists.
