Launch of "Manar Abu Dhabi" to Promote Light Arts in the Emirate

Manal Saleh

Abu Dhabi, November 21, 2025 - The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is organizing "Manar Abu Dhabi," a public exhibition of light arts aimed at enhancing creativity and celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural landscapes in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This event represents a new platform that highlights artistic talents and enhances Abu Dhabi's status as a leading cultural destination.

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi leads sustainable growth in the culture and tourism sectors within the emirate, thereby boosting the economic progress of the capital and helping it achieve its ambitions for global leadership. The team works through collaboration with relevant institutions to unify efforts toward a shared vision reflecting the emirate's potential, by providing innovative solutions and employing policies and systems that support culture, tourism, and creative industries.

Diverse Artistic Participation

The "Manar Abu Dhabi" exhibition features a diverse lineup of talented artists, including:

• Khalid Al Shafar (born 1980, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
• Rafael Lozano-Hemmer (born 1971, Mexico City, residing and working between Montreal and Quebec, Canada)
• Abdulla Al Mulla (born 1990, United Arab Emirates)
• Ammar Al Attar (born 1981, Ajman, United Arab Emirates)
• Christian Brinkmann (born 1989, Hamburg, Germany)
• Maitha Hamdan (born 1989, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
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Invitation to Visitors

The "Manar Abu Dhabi" exhibition invites visitors to enjoy unique artistic experiences that reflect the creative and cultural spirit of the emirate. For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit dctabudhabi.ae and abudhabiculture.ae.

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