Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, or Dubai Culture, is presenting an innovative digital experience that highlights the history of Al Fahidi Fort, as preparations continue to reopen the historic landmark to visitors and give them the opportunity to discover the oldest existing historic building in the emirate, which has accompanied Dubai\u2019s development for more than 230 years.<\/p>\n
The experience sheds light on the different stages the fort has passed through and the various roles it has played over the decades. It began as a defensive stronghold built to protect Dubai and its residents, later became the ruler\u2019s residence and a center for government and administration, and eventually opened in 1971 as Dubai\u2019s first museum.<\/p>\n
Al Fahidi Fort holds significant historical value as one of the key landmarks documenting an important part of Dubai\u2019s journey and transformation over more than two centuries.<\/p>\n
Throughout those years, the fort witnessed several stages that reflected the city\u2019s growth and expanding role. It first served as a defensive site, later became a center for government and administration, and then entered a new chapter when it opened as a museum introducing visitors to Dubai\u2019s history and heritage.<\/p>\n
The variety of roles the fort has played gives the site a special significance, allowing it to remain an important part of the emirate\u2019s historical memory and a witness to successive periods of growth and development.<\/p>\n
As part of its participation in Arabian Travel Market 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Culture is offering visitors a digital experience that uses anamorphic technology to present aspects of Al Fahidi Fort\u2019s history and collections in a modern visual format.<\/p>\n
The experience provides interactive content that introduces visitors to the fort\u2019s history in an innovative way. It is accompanied by a separate interactive screen displaying a map of the museum and allowing visitors to explore its spaces, various components, galleries, and museum experiences.<\/p>\n
The initiative reflects Dubai Culture\u2019s focus on presenting heritage through contemporary methods that combine historical information with modern technology, creating an experience that is more interactive and brings visitors closer to the details of the site.<\/p>\n
Alongside its presentation of Al Fahidi Fort\u2019s history, Dubai Culture is also organizing an art exhibition in the VIP Majlis at Arabian Travel Market, featuring a selection of works by Emirati artist Maryam Abbas.<\/p>\n
The artworks document details of architecture, places, and scenes from everyday life through an artistic perspective, offering a creative interpretation of several locations and landmarks across Dubai.<\/p>\n
The exhibition includes the \u201cScenes from Dubai\u201d series, which focuses on a number of prominent architectural sites, including The Opus and O-14 Tower in Business Bay, as well as Meydan Bridge in Nad Al Sheba and City Walk in Jumeirah.<\/p>\n
The works highlight the artist\u2019s approach to capturing the details of a place and transforming them into visual scenes that reflect the relationship between architecture, the city, and the life surrounding it.<\/p>\n
The exhibition also features a collection of limited-edition artworks, including \u201cAl-Aqsa Mosque,\u201d \u201cShop on the Beach,\u201d \u201cOn the Balcony,\u201d and \u201cThe Grand Hall,\u201d in addition to \u201cUnder the Bridge,\u201d \u201cSwiss Horizons,\u201d and \u201cMajorelle Garden.\u201d<\/p>\n
These works draw inspiration from different scenes and destinations and were created using a range of artistic techniques and styles, reflecting the breadth of Maryam Abbas\u2019 creative experience and her ability to present places from multiple perspectives through a distinctive visual approach.<\/p>\n
The exhibition also highlights the artist\u2019s interest in architectural details and everyday elements, transforming them into artworks that carry her individual artistic signature while giving viewers the opportunity to see familiar places from a different perspective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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