A giant mural of Sheikh Hamdan has been unveiled in Dubai

Artwork is part of a Dubai Street Museum project

The 18 metres by 32 metres mural shows an image of Sheikh Hamdan overlooking the city’s most famous landmarks from the window of an airplane. Photo: The Government of Dubai Media Office

A huge mural of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has been revealed on the wall of a substation of utility provider Dewa in Al Wasl Road. The artwork is a creation by local and international artists as part of the eighth Dubai Street Museum project.

Artists who worked on the mural include Croatian portrait artist Lonac, who is most known for his large-scale photorealistic works, and Emirati digital artist Khalid Al Ramsi and Emirati calligrapher Mohammed Hussain Al Tamimi.

The mural is 18 metres by 23 metres. Photo: The Government of Dubai Media Office

The mural is 18 metres by 32 metres and shows an image of Sheikh Hamdan looking over the city’s most famous landmarks from the window of an plane. The structures featured include Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Emirates Towers, the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Frame, to symbolise the scale of progress Dubai has seen over the past few decades.

The artwork is accompanied by a calligraphic rendition of a verse penned by Sheikh Hamdan about Dubai’s achievements, which he says were only made possible by the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

The Dubai Street Museum was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in 2016 and aims to highlight the emirate's identity, values and aspirations by creating public artworks across the city.

"Dewa is delighted to have joined forces with Brand Dubai to implement the latest mural project, which seeks to enrich Dubai’s creative environment while also highlighting its modernity and its status as a hub for innovation,” said Khawla Al Mehairi, executive vice president of Strategy and Government Communications at Dewa.

"The joint project is part of Dewa’s efforts to contribute to realising the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to transform Dubai into an open museum and showcase its character as one of the world’s fastest-growing and culturally diverse cities. … The latest mural depicting Dubai’s architectural wonders is a reflection of Dubai’s various achievements and constant march towards progress and excellence.”

Scroll through the gallery below to see more photos of Sheikh Hamdan.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, stands on top of the Burj Khalifa. AFP

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan on the London Underground. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

Sheikh Hamdan with his baby boy, Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan, at the Godolphin Stables in England. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

On top of Ain Dubai, when Dubai's newest attraction opened in October 2021. Photo: Screengrab

Sheikh Hamdan's selfie at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, posted on his Instagram account. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

Cycling around the Expo 2020 site. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

Enjoying a close encounter with some giant sharks. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

Taking a selfie before joining participants at the Dubai Run in November 2019. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

Sheikh Hamdan is seen inside the flying taxi of the future. Reuters

Chinese film legend Jackie Chan met Sheikh Hamdan during his visit to the Emirates. Instagram

Sheikh Hamdan declares Expo 2020 Dubai open. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Taking part in a Spartan Race. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

He is a regular traveller, seen here in Pisa, Italy. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

Sheikh Hamdan in Uzbekistan, a place he says has a 'special place' in his heart. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

On the Skydeck in Chicago. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

Braving the cold in Canada in January 2018. Photo: Instagram / Faz3

On a cycling tour in Estonia: the Crown Prince often makes trips to places that are off the beaten track. Instagram / Faz3

With a teetering rock sculpture in Norway, back in 2014. Instagram / Faz3

Exploring the glaciers of New Zealand, a country he called 'beautiful' back in May 2015. Instagram / Faz3

Wearing a traditional kimono in Japan. Instagram / Faz3

By a waterfall on one of the Faroe Islands, which are 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway. Instagram / Faz3

A classic Paris shot. Instagram / Faz3

In one of his favourite places, Uzbekistan, back in 2015. Spot his dad, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, making his signature gesture in the background. Instagram / Faz3

Cycling in San Francisco in 2015. Instagram / Faz3

Taking a snap with a young Tanzanian back in March 2016. Instagram / Faz3

Sheikh Hamdan is a huge fan of cycling, having been behind many cycling initiatives in Dubai, and he's definitely showing support for the activity here. Instagram / Faz3

With the famous Uncle Saeed in Amsterdam in 2016. Instagram / Faz3

Here he is spearfishing, one of his favourite pastimes. Instagram / Faz3

On the road in Algeria. Instagram / Faz3

A breathtaking photo of the Crown Prince in Yosemite National Park in the US. Instagram / Faz3

At the World Equestrian Games in North Carolina in 2020. Instagram / Faz3

In the clouds, with an amazing view on show in Canada in January 2016. Instagram / Faz3

Against a cloudy landscape, also likely to be from his trip to Canada. Instagram / Faz3

On Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in June 2018. Instagram / Faz3

Here's a throwback Thursday to when he was at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK. Instagram / Faz3

Out for a walk in the Big Apple. Instagram / Faz3

The Crown Prince looking out over New York. Instagram / Faz3

At the airport in Algeria with his father and brother. Instagram / Faz3

The Crown Prince hiking in Scotland during summer this year. Instagram / Faz3