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Manar Abu Dhabi's installations are free to view
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The drone light show, visible from Louvre Abu Dhabi, is part of Manar Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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The drones form the shapes of significant architectural features on Saadiyat Island, including Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Shapes filling the night sky also include cars
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The drone show will run until January 30
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Public art is being displayed city-wide in coastal areas
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The areas include Lulu Island, Corniche Road, Samaliyah Island, Fahid Island, Jubail Mangroves, Saadiyat Island and the Eastern Mangroves
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The creative company behind the show is Groupe F
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Groupe F is a French production company that designs and stages pyrotechnic shows and open-air theatrical works
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Manar Abu Dhabi's installations are free to view
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The drone light show, visible from Louvre Abu Dhabi, is part of Manar Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4YYKN4JYIRFAJKEMW2G5TDEQ2U.jpg?smart=true&auth=2a523cc871744991ee598c7999df333eebe9528e12affd460b816b23d9f4b54a&width=400&height=225)
The drones form the shapes of significant architectural features on Saadiyat Island, including Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Shapes filling the night sky also include cars
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The drone show will run until January 30
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Public art is being displayed city-wide in coastal areas
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2PBVSHQ4CFBOPOQRJTQGKY254A.jpg?smart=true&auth=103fdb37a4ba824e0a0b2d7ec303e8df4e63bc694a35bc48b3356fd55b063710&width=400&height=225)
The areas include Lulu Island, Corniche Road, Samaliyah Island, Fahid Island, Jubail Mangroves, Saadiyat Island and the Eastern Mangroves
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The creative company behind the show is Groupe F
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Groupe F is a French production company that designs and stages pyrotechnic shows and open-air theatrical works
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PB6Z5PGWKRA5DBJPNYMGUNQOZM.jpg?smart=true&auth=f6a98c693401e8a9c3f5e4c981c510a0f15de2a17c3854d77642c02ad2ffd575&width=400&height=225)
Manar Abu Dhabi's installations are free to view
Drone show lights up the sky at Louvre Abu Dhabi
The visual art performance depicts Saadiyat Island's architectural marvels
Rana Afifi
25 November, 2023
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