Abu Dhabi bus shelters get colourful makeover – in pictures

Local artists are giving bus shelters in Abu Dhabi a makeover. All photos: Department of Municipalities and Transport
Local artists are giving bus shelters in Abu Dhabi a makeover. All photos: Department of Municipalities and Transport
Bus shelters are being adorned with murals, to add a splash of colour to the city
Bus shelters are being adorned with murals, to add a splash of colour to the city
With the full support of authorities, the artists are using Abu Dhabi bus shelters as a canvas on which to express themselves
With the full support of authorities, the artists are using Abu Dhabi bus shelters as a canvas on which to express themselves
The initiative was launched to challenges the misconception that urban environments lack creativity
The initiative was launched to challenges the misconception that urban environments lack creativity
Thirteen local artists have spent nearly 840 hours on the vibrant designs at Abu Dhabi bus shelters
Thirteen local artists have spent nearly 840 hours on the vibrant designs at Abu Dhabi bus shelters
The project was launched to show the beauty and artistry present in Abu Dhabi
The project was launched to show the beauty and artistry present in Abu Dhabi
The murals depict elements of Emirati culture, such as falcons and elderly local women in traditional attire
The murals depict elements of Emirati culture, such as falcons and elderly local women in traditional attire