Monday Mural - Bastakiya

I was not able to post regularly last two weeks. at first I had visitors, then I was busy again. Finally I am back with another mural by Ruben Sanchez. It is located in Al Bastakiya.  Al Bastakiya is one of oldest area in Dubai dates back to 1890s. You can see the short history from the wikipedia page.
From the first year i arrive in dubai, I always enjoy spending time at bastakiya. Each year its getting better and better. right now there are many local shops who are selling local art pieces, paints, jewellery, some small gifts. There are also some galleries.
I saw this mural on several post at Instagram and since then I was planning to go there and spent some time. It is not so close to where i live and work. when I have visitors, it was a good reason to go there and show them around. They also enjoyed If you are planning to visit Dubai, Al Bastakiya should be in your to do list. I may post more pictures from this area later. First here we have graffiti for Monday Mural please check other murals all around the world.

Monday Mural by Binty Bint

taken at JBR, at the entrance of View Ocean Hotel .
The artist is Binty Bint
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Monday Mural

The previous weekend there was Robbie Williams concert at Abu Dhabi, Du Arena concert hall. It is just 100 km away from Dubai. At the concert area I saw this wall just finished.
In these days it happens more in Dubai, they arrange space for Graffiti artist at different evets so they can show their arts.  These artists also contribute art festivals as well.

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Sorry for the late post.

work on progress

Last week, it was totally hectic for me. somehow everything come to the same days at office and also outside the office. I took so many pictures for different reasons but couldn't have time to arrange blog's post.
Since today is Monday, here we have another artist on her work. I took this picture during comic con exhibition. At the same time and at the same exhibition area (but different entrance & halls) there was Art exhibition. These graffiti artist performed at the afternoon as a part of Art festival.

Posted for Monday Mural. Hope to share other events from last week next couple of days.

trash?

last weekend I had photo shooting at JBR - the beach. While I was waiting for the client, I noticed this graffiti at the entrance of the Ocean View Hotel. I couldn't read the artist's signature.
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Artist on work

This weekend here in Dubai, we had another art exhibition, called World Art Dubai at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Their motto is "art for all"
In their schedule there were forums, workshops, movie screening, exhibition and, art pieces with "affordable prices"

I was visiting Art Dubai or other festivals time to time on previous years but this event is new to me. When I checked their web site, many part were interesting including Celebrity Art

I was planning to visit this area in the morning and afternoon Comic Con with friends. When the weekend was so busy nothing happened as planned. I could only visit graffiti artist's work at the Yard. It was cool to see all artist on work but missed the exhibition itself.

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Resting

Earlier I posted this wall from distance. (opposite side of the pond)

Last week, I went to nearby and take some pictures more closer.
I really like the mood of this mural. this work belongs to Spanish graffiti artist; Ruben Sanchez

posted for Monday Mural. little break on Rehlatna's details I will continue on that :)

what would you wish for?

If you had three wishes from a Genie, what would you wish for?

:)
Yes, it might not be much clear at first look, but there is famous Aladdin's magical lamp in this detail.

a detail from Rehlatna, world's longest graffiti scroll.

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What?

Another details from World's longest graffiti scroll, Rehlatna.

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Crazy Smile

another detail from World's longest graffiti scroll Rehlatna.

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Ruben Sanchez in JLT

Last week, I shared Ruben Sanchez's work at Rehlatna. This week, I have something recently finished in February. This wall was nearly empty, there was only written one word without any artistic touch, I was hoping to see graffiti on that wall last 2 years every time I look at outside from my office. Thanks God, I was not alone thinking the same way. Finally there is art.

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PS: I will continue posting from Rehlatna (world Longest graffiti scroll. ) There are still plenty details waiting to be posted here.

Rehlatna - Ruben Sanchez

Today is Monday, Here I have a post for Monday Murals. Two details from Rehlatna (World's longest graffiti scroll)

I took this picture from one of observatory deck of Rehlatna. You can see two layers here.
If you want to see how it looks like this, you can check my previous post from here.

The artist of the above part is Ruben Sanchez. He finished another work in JLT. I will post that one later as well. Sorry but i do not know the owner of below part.

Rehlatna

Another detail from World's longest graffiti scroll.

In this detail, I can not say much about what it is saying because I can not read Arabic. the Arabic alphabet is very graphical, with the art of calligraphy it became more.. :)

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Welcome to UAE

Here we have another detail from Rehlatna; world longest graffiti scroll

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Emirati Burqa - Rehlatna

Another details from World's longest graffiti scroll.

Here we see local lady with traditional face mask. It is called Emirati Burqa. Not to be confused with the head to toe blue cover used in Afghanistan. The Emirati Burga is a traditional metallic coloured cloth used to cover only some part of the face. I found one interview with Burqa Maker in UAE explaining different styles from different cities and how to do it,, ect.

You can not see the whole mask here in this detail. This mask doesn't cover all the face, it goes down only to the upper lips.

Before read about Burqa, I was sure that it is not related with the religion but comes from the culture. Which is true, I had good guess.  I was also thinking it may coming from the desert climate conditions. I was wrong on this part. :)

According to one blog that I found, it comes from falcon.

It was designed to imitate the falcon's feature, as the falcon has always been a symbol of elegance, pride and power in the Gulf countries.

In public, you see elderly women only wear this burqa. The mask is not much popular among young generation nowadays.

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Pearl Diving

Today is Monday and it the day for the Monday Mural theme.

Thank's to the World longest graffiti scroll (Rehlatna) I have many details to share on every Monday for next couple of months :)
This week, we have a detail which is showing another cultural value of UAE.

Pearl Diving...

It was economically very important in the 1800s in the region. it was done by locals. The pearls were used to trade for goods. Even though it is very dangerous, Today cultured pearl is dominant in the market in these days. Today very few people still dive in traditional way.

If you want to learn more about pearl diving and experience it by yourself, there are some Pearl Diving Tours. During the tour, there are experienced divers who can pass all the information and their stories about pearl diving. At the end you can dive in a traditional way. If you are lucky enough you may find your own pearl. They say, you can keep it as souvenir. :)

Here is one short interview with Emirati Pearl Divers,

Palm from the space

Here we have another detail from Rehlatna about UAE's space plan.

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first Arab spaceship

UAE's new mission is sending first Arab spaceship to the Mars by 2021.
This detail of Rehlatna is showing this ambition.

you can see more details about this here

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Monday Mural- Rehlatna

Another details from the World Longest Graffiti scroll - Rehlatna.
43 is representing how old UAE union is.

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Rehlatna

details from the world's longest graffiti scroll.

I posted general view of the Rehlatna last week. This week, I want to share the most photographed details. This is totally my observation based on shared details on Instagram.
It might not be the most scientific way but it is just an observation : )

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