Discover the traditional string weaving culture of the UAE (called ‘sadu’) through a live, interactive art exhibit by the Dubai Institute of Design & Innovation (DIDI).
Khayt, meaning ‘string’ in Arabic, is a bespoke art installation which blends traditional and digital techniques including 3D projections against large minimalist cubes. Workshops and live displays will keep the area buzzing.
Dates: 28 August – 11 September
Location: Grand Atrium, Ground Floor
Age
6+
Price
Free
Telephone number
800 38224 6255
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Address
DubaiFinancial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai
How to get there?
Getting to The Dubai Mall is easy via the Dubai Metro. The nearest station is the Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Station and, conveniently, feeder buses service the mall directly and on a frequent basis. Alternatively, The Dubai Mall is a walkable distance from the station using the Metro Link Bridge.
Metro Link Bridge
The glass tunnel travellator link between Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Station and The Dubai Mall enables grand views of Downtown Dubai and is fully temperature controlled, making it a pleasure to walk across.