{"id":3012,"date":"2024-12-13T01:03:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T22:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/?p=3012"},"modified":"2025-01-10T14:31:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T11:31:55","slug":"art-routes-of-dubai-alserkal-avenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/2024\/12\/13\/art-routes-of-dubai-alserkal-avenue\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Routes of Dubai: Alserkal Avenue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Text: Marianna Sorokina, art historian, art consultant, and PR director of BALCON studio<\/p>\n<p>Alserkal Avenue is a must-visit for anyone passionate about contemporary art. It has a unique atmosphere where you can immerse yourself in creativity, relax, and find inspiration. Dedicate at least half a day to this location, especially during the season when the pleasant weather allows for easy movement around the area. I recommend combining a walk with participating in a workshop or public discussion to enrich your cultural experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you appreciate contemporary photography, Gulf Photo Plus is an excellent place to visit. Not only does it have exhibitions, but also workshops. In mid-December, for example, you can be part of a backstage experience with the famous London-based photographer Hassan Hajjaj. Additionally, you can purchase film and photo prints here \u2014 a wonderful souvenir option.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2981 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-11-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-11-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-11-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2983 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-12-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-12-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-12-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gpp_beyond-here-is-nothing_feb-2018-12-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another place you must visit is Leila Heller Gallery, located in Warehouse 86\/87. The gallery spans two floors, featuring both temporary and permanent exhibitions. Here, everyone will find something to their liking among the variety of contemporary art.<\/p>\n<p>Third Line Gallery is perfect for those particularly interested in photography and current trends in art. Currently, it hosts the exhibition &#8220;House of Pearls&#8221; by Iraqi artist Vian Sora, which explores themes of nature and humanity through the lens of transformation and connection. The exhibition is open until December 5 \u2014 don&#8217;t miss it.<\/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\/alserkal-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=\"Alserkal\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/alserkal.jpeg\" title=\"Alserkal\"><\/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\/leila-heller-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=\"Leila Heller\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/leila-heller.jpeg\" title=\"Leila Heller\"><\/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\/jaipur-rugs-showroom-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=\"Jaipur rugs showroom\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jaipur-rugs-showroom.jpeg\" title=\"Jaipur rugs showroom\"><\/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\/firetti-contemporary-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=\"Firetti contemporary\" href=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/firetti-contemporary.jpeg\" title=\"Firetti contemporary\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Another event you can&#8217;t miss is the panel discussion at Firetti Contemporary on November 27, 2024. The topic will be the intersection of art, technology, AI, and gaming as part of Kayhan Salahov&#8217;s exhibition &#8220;Exploring Cosmonautics: Space Renaissance.&#8221; This is a great opportunity to hear from experts and experience innovative art.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2985 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jcdw5473-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jcdw5473-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jcdw5473-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jcdw5473.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dscf1603-300x225.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dscf1603-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dscf1603-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dscf1603.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 267px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 267\/200;\" \/> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2989 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/clipifly_firetti-9-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/clipifly_firetti-9-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/clipifly_firetti-9-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/clipifly_firetti-9.webp 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finish your stroll at the authentic BKRY caf\u00e9, where a special atmosphere always prevails. Their pastries are so popular that many come here specifically for them. Be sure to try something from the selection and watch as the bakers work their magic with dough in the open kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>And of course, visit the local shops where you can find incense, ceramic pieces, or unique t-shirts \u2014 they will serve as a wonderful reminder of your visit to this inspiring space.<\/p>\n<p>Mariana Sorokina: <span><span style=\"color: #646cfd;\"><a style=\"color: #646cfd;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smaryanas\">Instagram<\/a> <a style=\"color: #646cfd;\" href=\"https:\/\/tttttt.me\/smaryanas\">Telegram<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2629 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3646f476-309c-4f66-9984-b531f4579a28-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3646f476-309c-4f66-9984-b531f4579a28-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3646f476-309c-4f66-9984-b531f4579a28-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3646f476-309c-4f66-9984-b531f4579a28.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alserkal Avenue\u00a0\u2014 \u043e\u0431\u044f\u0437\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e \u043a \u043f\u043e\u0441\u0435\u0449\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0432\u0441\u0435\u0445, \u043a\u0442\u043e \u0443\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0430\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f \u0441\u043e\u0432\u0440\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u043c \u0438\u0441\u043a\u0443\u0441\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e\u043c.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2979,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[108,109,107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3012","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\/3012","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=3012"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3013,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3012\/revisions\/3013"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatedxb.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}