Sikka Art and Design Festival — in pictures


  • Sikka Art and Design Festival is taking place in Dubai's Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Sikka Art and Design Festival is taking place in Dubai's Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Live street mural painting
    Live street mural painting
  • It's popular with residents and tourist alike
    It's popular with residents and tourist alike
  • Artwork by Abdulla Lutfi is on show
    Artwork by Abdulla Lutfi is on show
  • Yara Ayoob's work at Khaeeji House
    Yara Ayoob's work at Khaeeji House
  • The Fatma Lootah Gallery at the festival
    The Fatma Lootah Gallery at the festival
  • A mural by Fatma Al Ali on show
    A mural by Fatma Al Ali on show
  • Work by Solimar Miller on show
    Work by Solimar Miller on show
  • Work by Aneesha Rai
    Work by Aneesha Rai
  • Work by Hamdan Al Shamsi at Khaeeji House
    Work by Hamdan Al Shamsi at Khaeeji House
  • Work by Halim Al Karim
    Work by Halim Al Karim
  • Artwork is displayed throughout the Al Fahidi district as part of the festival
    Artwork is displayed throughout the Al Fahidi district as part of the festival
  • There are also many small sikkas, or alleyways, to explore
    There are also many small sikkas, or alleyways, to explore