Yas Bay

Projects very rarely get more mega than this Dhs12 billion endeavour in the south of Yas Island. The area includes housing for 15,000 individuals, 19 parks, retail space, leisure and entertainment zones, a waterfront and pier with 37 food and beverage outlets, a new indoor arena (Etihad Arena), two hotels (The Hilton Yas Bay Hotel and another “lifestyle-oriented hotel brand”), a huge twofour54 creative hub and more.

This project will contribute to transforming the city of UAE into an open gallery and pave the way before a local and international creative artistic movement. It will, among others, engage artists from all around the world, strengthen social values, and improve knowledge transfer.

Project Elements

Art Plazas

Galleries for well-known artists organized at the city squares to allow interaction between artists and residents.

Joy Gardens

Playground equipment at the neighborhood parks designed by famous artists.

Jewels of UAE

A collection of valuable artworks installed at all attractions across the city of UAE.

UAE Gateways

Creatively designed gateways at the entrances of UAE city.

Art Squares

Artworks installed at the key intersections across the city.

Art Stations

Artworks at UAE Metro/Bus stations.

Pedestrian Art

Pedestrian bridges designed artistically to help city residents enjoy walking activities.

Art Valley

Artworks harmonious to the nature of UAE’s valleys.

Art Park

A park for arts that hosts a distinguished collection of artworks and sculptures.

UAE Icon

An iconic landmark that symbolizes the city of UAE.

Nour Festival

An annual festival to exhibit illuminative interactive artworks.

Project Benefits

  • Transform UAE into a hub for creativity, where artists and art lovers from all around the world gather and interact
  • Open new horizons for a creative movement across the city.
  • Encourage the city’s tourism and entertainment sectors

UAE Art Website