{"id":2689,"date":"2024-12-12T23:10:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T20:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/2024\/12\/12\/art-routes-in-dubai-difc\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:50:53","slug":"art-routes-in-dubai-difc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/2024\/12\/12\/art-routes-in-dubai-difc\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Routes in Dubai: DIFC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Dubai isn\u2019t just about skyscrapers and luxury\u2014it\u2019s a city that values tradition, culture, and art. To truly experience the city, I recommend setting aside time to explore its artistic side. Explore its historic neighborhoods and the DIFC district, visit museums and galleries, and see Dubai from a new perspective. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Here are some spots that will help you understand the contrasts of this vibrant city. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Explore the <strong>DIFC<\/strong> District<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">\nThis dynamic area resembles New York, with its clusters of galleries, restaurants, and cultural events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don\u2019t miss the outdoor sculpture exhibition &#8216;Whispers of the City: A Tapestry of Artworks,&#8217; featuring 65 pieces by 40 artists from around the globe. This showcase highlights the vibrancy of urban life and cultural diversity. The Rarares Gallery, located in DIFC, showcases sculptures by four artists: Marina Beisel, Katya Yemelyanova, Evelyn Breider-Frank, and Talal Al-Tuhaes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The exhibition aims to foster unconventional thinking, inspire fresh ideas, and expand creative boundaries, contributing to the UAE\u2019s cultural scene on a global scale. The exhibition runs until April 2025, offering a fantastic opportunity to experience art right on the streets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-gallery fit_cover wp_gallery type_grid action_popup_image ratio_1x1 count_4\" style=\"--columns:4;--items-gap:8px;\"><div class=\"w-gallery-list\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn1_resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"jfn1_resized\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn1_resized.jpg\" title=\"jfn1_resized\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn24_resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"jfn24_resized\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn24_resized.jpg\" title=\"jfn24_resized\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn66_resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"jfn66_resized\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn66_resized.jpg\" title=\"jfn66_resized\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn121_resized-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"jfn121_resized\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jfn121_resized.jpg\" title=\"jfn121_resized\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Indulge in Italian Delights<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter immersing yourself in art, treat yourself to dessert and an affogato at the Italian restaurant Cipriani. This venue transports you to the ambiance of Little Italy with a touch of New York chic\u2014an ideal stop for food lovers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-gallery fit_cover wp_gallery type_grid action_popup_image ratio_1x1 count_3\" style=\"--columns:3;--items-gap:8px;\"><div class=\"w-gallery-list\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/24984739-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/24984739-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/24984739-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/24984739.webp 752w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"24984739\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/24984739.webp\" title=\"24984739\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cipriani_dubai5-vxch5y-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"cipriani_dubai5-vxch5y\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cipriani_dubai5-vxch5y.jpg\" title=\"cipriani_dubai5-vxch5y\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cipriani2jpg-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"cipriani2jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cipriani2jpg.avif\" title=\"cipriani2jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Visit the Tabari Art Space<\/strong><br \/>\nNext, head to the Tabari Art Space to see the exhibition \u201cYellow Tropics\u201d by Egyptian artist Adel El-Siwi. This rare showcase features his works for the first time in over a decade, ranging from archival pieces to new creations. The exhibition is open until January 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-gallery fit_cover wp_gallery type_grid action_popup_image ratio_1x1 count_3\" style=\"--columns:3;--items-gap:8px;\"><div class=\"w-gallery-list\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/screenshot-2024-12-13-at-14.18.02-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Screenshot 2024-12-13 at 14.18.02\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/screenshot-2024-12-13-at-14.18.02.png\" title=\"Screenshot 2024-12-13 at 14.18.02\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/screenshot-2024-12-13-at-14.13.57-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Screenshot 2024-12-13 at 14.13.57\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/screenshot-2024-12-13-at-14.13.57.png\" title=\"Screenshot 2024-12-13 at 14.13.57\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/adel-el-siwi-two-woman.-tabari-art-spase-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Adel El Siwi, Two woman. Tabari art spase\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/adel-el-siwi-two-woman.-tabari-art-spase.jpg\" title=\"Adel El Siwi, Two woman. Tabari art spase\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Discover BASTOK LESSEL Gallery<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re still up for more, visit the BASTOK LESSEL Gallery. Here, you\u2019ll find meditative landscapes by Korean artist Chung Yong-Hwan and surreal compositions by French artist Damien Chav\u00e9e. These exhibitions are also available until January 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-gallery fit_cover wp_gallery type_grid action_popup_image ratio_1x1 count_2\" style=\"--columns:2;--items-gap:8px;\"><div class=\"w-gallery-list\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/damien-chauvier-bastok-lessel-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Damien Chauvier BASTOK LESSEL\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/damien-chauvier-bastok-lessel.jpeg\" title=\"Damien Chauvier BASTOK LESSEL\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/chung-young-hwan-bastok-lessel-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Chung Young-Hwan Bastok Lessel\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/chung-young-hwan-bastok-lessel.jpeg\" title=\"Chung Young-Hwan Bastok Lessel\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>End the Day at ALMA Lounge<\/strong><br \/>\nWrap up your evening in DIFC with a cocktail at the ALMA lounge. Its inspiring atmosphere, stylish interiors, light snacks, and refreshing aperitifs provide the perfect ending to a day full of cultural discoveries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>Maryana Sorokina: art historian, consultant, and PR director of the BALCON studio <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smaryanas\">Instagram<\/a> <a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/tttttt.me\/smaryanas\">Telegram<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2627 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-12-12-23.52.04-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"121\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 215px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 215\/121;\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\">Instagram <a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/balcon.designstudio\">BALCON<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a journey through its old neighborhoods and the DIFC district, visit museums and art spaces, and discover a new perspective on Dubai.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2769,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[108,109,107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-looking-for-art","category-guide-to-dubai","category-authors-columns"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2689"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3059,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2689\/revisions\/3059"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}