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Islamic art and hospitality at ‘Downtown Ramadan tent

Arabian hospitality and Islamic art will be highlighted this Ramadan in Downtown Dubai.

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Published: Tue 24 Jun 2014, 2:50 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 7:13 PM

Emaar have commissioned a ‘Ramadan Downtown’ tent, which lets visitors enjoy traditional Islamic art, culture and cuisine during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

‘Downtown’ will be home to handpicked Islamic art from London-based gallery Ahlan Art.The Emaar Pavilion will showcase a collection of 27 paintings by artists from Africa, India, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria and the UK, which organizers say embody the essence of Islamic culture. The paintings incorporate verses from the Holy Quran as well as illustrations of mosques.

Visitors can also enjoy world-class traditional and contemporary cuisine, including an array of Arabic dishes and shisha flavours set to the backdrop of traditional music.

Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties PJSC, said: “This year, ‘Downtown’ will feature an unparalleled collaboration of Islamic art and Arabian hospitality, ensuring a truly differential experience for visitors, that highlights the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan.”

‘Downtown’ will be open from the first to the last day of Ramadan.




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