See Dubai through the eyes of Chinese photographers until 10 October
The event, on now at Nakheel Mall until 23 September and at Ibn Battuta Mall from 3 to 10 October, showcases Dubai through the lenses of Chinese photographers, with stories and heartfelt moments from those who call Dubai home, and those who have visited as tourists.
The free-to-enter exhibition is being held in partnership with the Chinese Consulate in Dubai and Seeniun Magazine.
Artists include:
- Zhang Shumin: focusing on landscape, portrait and city photography, Shumin’s work is collected and sold on the Dubai-based, online Monda Gallery and published in the international professional photography platform;
- Jiang Hao: hosting his own exhibition “Shalou (Hourglass)”, Hao is a member of the China Photographers Association and has had his work exhibited on Pingyao International Photography Festival in 2014;
- Justine Zhao: focusing on beauty and human interactions, Zhao tells stories through her photography of day-to-day interactions and nature.
Nakheel Mall and Ibn Battuta Mall’s opening hours are 10 am to 10 pm Saturday to Wednesday, and 10 am to 12 midnight Thursday to Friday.
Summary for Nakheel Mall
- Event – Chinese Photography Exhibition
- Dates – 16 to 23 September
- Timings – 10 am to 10 pm Saturday to Wednesday; 10 am to 12 midnight Thursday and Friday
- Cost – Free to enter
- Location – Level 1, Nakheel Mall
Summary for Ibn Battuta Mall
- Event – Chinese Photography Exhibition
- Dates – 3 to 10 October
- Timings – 10 am to 10 pm Saturday to Wednesday; and 10 am to 12 midnight Thursday and Friday
- Cost – Free to enter
- Location – India Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
About Nakheel Mall
Nakheel Mall opened in November 2019 in the heart of Dubai’s world-famous Palm Jumeirah, providing on-the-doorstep convenience for the island’s residents, a new destination for people living elsewhere in the UAE and a stunning new attraction for tourists.
The AED1.2 billion shopping and dining destination features 300 shops, restaurants, services and leisure attractions across five retail levels, as well as a three-level basement car park for 4,000 vehicles. The mall has its own Palm Monorail station, and pedestrian access from Al Ittihad Park and nearby residences.
With a focus on entertainment and leisure, the mall features a wealth of new and unique concepts as well as household favourites, including a 15-screen Vox Cinemas complex, Trampo Extreme, Fabyland, Waitrose supermarket, Depachika Food Hall, H&M, Fitness First and many more. Nakheel Mall is also the access point for The View at The Palm, a public observatory perched on the top of the neighbouring Palm Tower, 230 metres above the island. Nakheel Mall’s standard operational hours are Saturday – Friday from 10 am to 12am (hours vary per retailer)
About Ibn Battuta Mall:
Ibn Battuta Mall, is the world’s largest themed mall, attracting more than 21 million visitors a year. Opened in 2005, the mall highlights the travel experiences of legendary 14th Century Arabian explorer Ibn Battuta thorough six themed travel zones – China Court, India Court, Persia Court, Egypt Court, Tunisia Court and Andalusia Court – reflecting the most influential places he visited during his global journey of discovery and exploration.
At Ibn Battuta Mall, shopping, dining and entertainment blend with history, culture and a story of remarkable adventure. The mall currently offers more than 400 retail, dining and entertainment outlets, two food courts, a 21-screen Novo cinema, a Carrefour hypermarket, Sky Zone indoor trampoline park, Switch Bowling and Fun City, over 4,500 parking spaces. It is directly connected to the Ibn Battuta Mall Metro station and the Premier Inn Ibn Battuta Mall hotel, with the Avani Ibn Battuta hotel two minutes’ walk away.
