Time Out Market Dubai mural by Abdulla Lutfi - in pictures

  • Abdulla Lutfi's mural will be displayed at Time Out Market for a year. All photos: Mohammad Adel Rashid / ITP Images
    Abdulla Lutfi's mural will be displayed at Time Out Market for a year. All photos: Mohammad Adel Rashid / ITP Images
  • Speech bubbles with Lutfi’s idiosyncratic comedy are abundant throughout the printed mural.
    Speech bubbles with Lutfi’s idiosyncratic comedy are abundant throughout the printed mural.
  • It is an enlarged iteration of two canvases by the Emirati artist.
    It is an enlarged iteration of two canvases by the Emirati artist.
  • The original canvases were created years ago while Lutfi was working with Mawaheb, an art studio for people of determination over the age of 18.
    The original canvases were created years ago while Lutfi was working with Mawaheb, an art studio for people of determination over the age of 18.
  • The left half of the mural shows nostalgic aspects of Old Dubai.
    The left half of the mural shows nostalgic aspects of Old Dubai.
  • The right portion reflects on contemporary facets of the city.
    The right portion reflects on contemporary facets of the city.
  • It is the second time Lutfi has been featured at the venue.
    It is the second time Lutfi has been featured at the venue.