Dubai, UAE, 27 April 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced a public program accompanying the Burj Rashid exhibition, an initiative under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy. Organized by Dubai Culture to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the tower’s inauguration, the exhibition marks the first edition of the Dubai Series, which celebrates the emirate through tributes that highlight its inspiring stories.
The program will take place on 30 April at the Al Safa Art & Design Library and aims to emphasize the significance of the exhibition, which was supported by the Sikka Platform. It includes a panel discussion titled ‘Burj Rashid: A Landmark Reimagined into Art,’ moderated by architect Amal Anoohi. The session will feature artist Dr Ahmad AlAttar, founder of REALIITY, designer and artist Sara Al Khayyal, and artist and consultant Patricia Millns FRSA. They will discuss how they reinterpreted Burj Rashid’s architectural identity through their artistic practices and delve into the role of contemporary art in preserving and reimagining Dubai’s heritage.
In parallel, illustrator, urban sketcher, and travel blogger Priya Krishnan Das will lead a workshop ‘Burj Rashid: Unlock Your Creativity and Sketch the Icon!’ Participants will explore ways to capture the tower’s striking design and unique features through their own creative interpretations.
The Burj Rashid exhibition—open until 2 May—presents works by around 30 artists from the UAE and beyond. Their contributions offer a range of artistic representations of the tower as an iconic symbol, enriching Dubai’s cultural identity, historical narrative, and the everyday experiences of its residents.
About The Burj Rashid exhibition
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the ‘Burj Rashid’ exhibition, an initiative under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy and supported by the Sikka Platform to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the iconic Burj Rashid. The exhibition, hosted at Al Safa Art & Design Library until 2 May 2025, features over 30 artworks created by a diverse range of UAE-based artists.
To further emphasise the exhibition’s importance, Dubai Culture is organising a special programme on 30 April at Al Safa Art & Design Library. This includes a panel discussion titled ‘Burj Rashid: A Landmark Reimagined Into Art,’ moderated by architect Amal Anoohi, with contributions from artist Dr Ahmad AlAttar, founder of REALIITY, designer and artist Sara Al Khayyal, and artist and consultant Patricia Millns FRSA. The speakers will reflect on their artistic interpretations of Burj Rashid’s symbolism and architectural identity. Additionally, artist Priya Krishnan Das will lead a workshop ‘Burj Rashid: Unlock Your Creativity and Sketch the Icon!’ allowing participants to explore and capture the tower’s distinctive design features.
To register for the panel discussion, ‘Burj Rashid: A Landmark Reimagined Into Art‘ on April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, in Al Safa Art & Design Library – Auditorium, click here.
To register for the workshop, ‘Burj Rashid: Unlock Your Creativity and Sketch the Icon‘ on April 30, 2025 at 5:00PM – 7:00 PM, in Al Safa Art & Design Library – Workshop Space, click here.
