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An exhibitor, left, explains his project to a visitor to the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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The Indian pavilion at Abwab during Dubai Design Week at Dubai Design District, Dubai, on Monday, November 11, 2019. Shruti Jain / The National
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As part of Abwab, the Eastern Provinces of Saudi Arabia's submission is Sa'af by Azaz Architects. Dubai Design Week is scheduled from November 11 to 16. Shruti Jain / The National
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A woman poses photos at the gateway to installation 'Umbra' by Tinkah, presented by Finsa. The immersive installation invites audiences to explore the interplay of shadow and light cast through a series of colourful architectural grids, drawing inspiration from the Mashrabiya. Shruti Jain / The National
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A man photographs a woman at 'Qissa Ghar', India's contribution to Abwab at Dubai Design District. Shruti Jain / The National
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'The National's booth at Dubai Design Week features videos and spotlight sound. Shruti Jain / The National
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At Abwab, Lebanon's submission is named 'WAL(L)TZ' by Lebanon's T Sakhi Architects. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor, left, explains his project at the Global Grad Show during Dubai Design Week. The grad show is free and open to the public, showcasing graduate projects from more than 100 universities across 43 countries, in the fields of design, science, technology and engineering. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor explains his project at the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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A visitor takes a moment during the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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Inventions by graduates from universities around the world at the Global Grad Show during Dubai Design Week. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor explains her project at the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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A man sits outside during Dubai Design Week. Shruti Jain / The National
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The Global Grad Show is free and open to the public. Shruti Jain / The National
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The Global Grad Show showcases graduate projects from more than 100 universities. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor, left, explains his project to a visitor to the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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The Indian pavilion at Abwab during Dubai Design Week at Dubai Design District, Dubai, on Monday, November 11, 2019. Shruti Jain / The National
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As part of Abwab, the Eastern Provinces of Saudi Arabia's submission is Sa'af by Azaz Architects. Dubai Design Week is scheduled from November 11 to 16. Shruti Jain / The National
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A woman poses photos at the gateway to installation 'Umbra' by Tinkah, presented by Finsa. The immersive installation invites audiences to explore the interplay of shadow and light cast through a series of colourful architectural grids, drawing inspiration from the Mashrabiya. Shruti Jain / The National
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A man photographs a woman at 'Qissa Ghar', India's contribution to Abwab at Dubai Design District. Shruti Jain / The National
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'The National's booth at Dubai Design Week features videos and spotlight sound. Shruti Jain / The National
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At Abwab, Lebanon's submission is named 'WAL(L)TZ' by Lebanon's T Sakhi Architects. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor, left, explains his project at the Global Grad Show during Dubai Design Week. The grad show is free and open to the public, showcasing graduate projects from more than 100 universities across 43 countries, in the fields of design, science, technology and engineering. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor explains his project at the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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A visitor takes a moment during the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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Inventions by graduates from universities around the world at the Global Grad Show during Dubai Design Week. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor explains her project at the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
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A man sits outside during Dubai Design Week. Shruti Jain / The National
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The Global Grad Show is free and open to the public. Shruti Jain / The National
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The Global Grad Show showcases graduate projects from more than 100 universities. Shruti Jain / The National
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An exhibitor, left, explains his project to a visitor to the Global Grad Show. Shruti Jain / The National
Dubai Design Week 2019 - in pictures
The annual design fair and community event runs from November 11 to November 16 in D3
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