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A view of Yadawei Ceramic Studio in Dubai. Photo: Ream Saksouk
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A mural at Marina Walk by Dina Saadi. Photo: Michael Cruz
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A mural of a fish by Dina Saadi at Marina Walk. Photo: Michael Cruz
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Dina Saadi's jellyfish mural at Marina Walk in Dubai Marina. Photo: Michael Cruz
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A mural by Dina Saadi at the Khor Fakkan waterfront in Sharjah. Photo: Dina Saadi
A mural by Dina Saadi in Dubai Design District. Photo: Dina Saadi
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Inside eL Seed's Al Quoz studio. Photo: eL Seed
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Tunisian-French artist eL Seed at work in his Dubai studio, which has a strict open-door policy. Photo: eL Seed
eL Seed at work in his Al Quoz studio. Photo: eL Seed
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Try pottery classes at Yadawei Ceramic Studio. Photo: Ream Saksouk
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Yadawei Ceramic Studio owner Ream Saksouk. Photo: Ream Saksouk
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A view of Yadawei Ceramic Studio in Dubai. Photo: Ream Saksouk
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A mural at Marina Walk by Dina Saadi. Photo: Michael Cruz
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A mural of a fish by Dina Saadi at Marina Walk. Photo: Michael Cruz
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Dina Saadi's jellyfish mural at Marina Walk in Dubai Marina. Photo: Michael Cruz
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A mural by Dina Saadi at the Khor Fakkan waterfront in Sharjah. Photo: Dina Saadi
A mural by Dina Saadi in Dubai Design District. Photo: Dina Saadi
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Inside eL Seed's Al Quoz studio. Photo: eL Seed
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Tunisian-French artist eL Seed at work in his Dubai studio, which has a strict open-door policy. Photo: eL Seed
eL Seed at work in his Al Quoz studio. Photo: eL Seed
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Try pottery classes at Yadawei Ceramic Studio. Photo: Ream Saksouk
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Yadawei Ceramic Studio owner Ream Saksouk. Photo: Ream Saksouk
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A view of Yadawei Ceramic Studio in Dubai. Photo: Ream Saksouk
Hidden gems of the UAE: seven spots artists go for creative inspiration
Explore the Emirates' artistic side, from vibrant street art to open studios and pottery classes
Emma Pearson
21 November, 2021
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