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Residents and tourists watch a performance in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A visitor takes a selfie with artworks depicting 30 world heritage sites on display at the helipad of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai. EPA
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Ruxeena Musthafa, an artist who set up the International Studio of Art and Galleries Dubai, is among those who received a UAE golden visa in the cultural category.
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Alserkal Nights attracts crowds in Dubai.
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Residents and visitors who have made their mark in the art and cultural sphere can obtain a UAE golden visa. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Striking works draw art lovers to events such as Alserkal Nights at the Green Art Gallery in Dubai.
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Raka Roy, partner at Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, says the cultural golden visa will build a strong community of artists in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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Long-term golden visas for culture are set to make the UAE a hub for the artistic community. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Large-scale works of art displayed during a major auction at Sotheby's Dubai gallery in September. Experts say the golden visa will attract artists from across the world to live and work in the UAE and can tap into a thriving community that appreciates art. EPA
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An embroidered map valued at $12 million displayed at Sotheby's Dubai. Getty
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The long-term residency visas are set to make the UAE a hub for culture and the arts. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Residents and tourists watch a performance in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A visitor takes a selfie with artworks depicting 30 world heritage sites on display at the helipad of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai. EPA
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Ruxeena Musthafa, an artist who set up the International Studio of Art and Galleries Dubai, is among those who received a UAE golden visa in the cultural category.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Alserkal Nights attracts crowds in Dubai.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Residents and visitors who have made their mark in the art and cultural sphere can obtain a UAE golden visa. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Striking works draw art lovers to events such as Alserkal Nights at the Green Art Gallery in Dubai.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Raka Roy, partner at Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, says the cultural golden visa will build a strong community of artists in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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Long-term golden visas for culture are set to make the UAE a hub for the artistic community. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Large-scale works of art displayed during a major auction at Sotheby's Dubai gallery in September. Experts say the golden visa will attract artists from across the world to live and work in the UAE and can tap into a thriving community that appreciates art. EPA
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An embroidered map valued at $12 million displayed at Sotheby's Dubai. Getty
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The long-term residency visas are set to make the UAE a hub for culture and the arts. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Residents and tourists watch a performance in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
What is the UAE's cultural golden visa and how can artists and performers qualify?
Creative industry professionals could be entitled to a 10-year visa - here's how it works
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