Art transforms 2nd December street in Dubai - in pictures

The historic street, formerly known as Al Diyafah Street but renamed in honour of National Day, is the latest area to take part in the project that will eventually see work from local and international artists displayed across the city as well as in the mountain town of Hatta. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Although already a popular location for tourists, the new artworks will encourage more people to visit the area, said Fadi Dandoush, sales manager at Ramee Jewellery on 2nd December Street. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

More than a dozen buildings will be transformed with murals. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

Yasser Tycir, a salon worker from the area, believes residents and businesses have been given a lift by the new artwork. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

The historic street is the latest area to take part in a project that will eventually see work from local and international artists displayed across the city as well as in the mountain town of Hatta. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

The initiative was officially announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in November.. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

Artists from around the world have been involved in transforming some of the buildings along 2nd December Street in Satwa into giant canvasses in recent weeks as part of the Dubai Street Museum project. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

More than a dozen buildings will be transformed with murals.Tom Dulat / Getty Images

There are currently wall murals in Jumeriah Beach Residence, Al Karama and the City Walk mall as part of the Dubai Street Museum project. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Artists from around the world have been involved in transforming some of the buildings along 2nd December Street in Satwa into giant canvasses in recent weeks as part of the Dubai Street Museum project.

The initiative was officially announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in November.