You can now explore Dubai on Google Arts & Culture

People from all over the world can learn more about the rich culture, heritage and vibrant creative scene of this emirate…

His Royal Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has just announced the launch of the Dubai Culture and Heritage Project on Google Arts and Culture.

This release is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen Dubai’s position on the global stage and make it the center of the global creative economy .

What is Google Arts and Culture?

Google Arts & Culture is an online platform that contains high-resolution images and videos of artworks and cultural handicrafts from all over the world. It cooperates with more than 2,000 cultural institutions to help anyone gain access to world culture and heritage.

From the United States to France, Australia, Egypt, etc., visitors can explore museums, artworks, festivals, etc. all over the world. Now, you can even explore the many amazing cultural products of Dubai.

The project will enable people from all over the world to learn about the emirate’s rich culture and heritage, as well as a vibrant creative scene.

Sheikha Latifa said: “Technology and creativity often intersect, bringing fascinating experiences, and Google Art and Culture is a good example. Through this innovative platform, people will be able to set foot on Dubai’s unique stories, rich history, A journey of vibrant culture and constantly evolving creative scenes.

She added: “Due to the vision and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai now occupies a prominent place on the global creative map. We have made this city truly a global art, culture and creativity. We are proud of the center, where we can cultivate local talents and welcome creative people from all over the world to provide them with a professional and personal level that can thrive.

Let’s explore dubai

On Google Arts & Culture, you will find more than 800 iconic high-resolution images, including 120 handicrafts and more than 70 stories (in English and Arabic), which record the history of the emirate and through the eyes of its residents Show up.

The project will highlight the diversity of Dubai’s culture and provide a platform for people from all over the world to see Dubai’s hidden gems and unique natural habitats. It will reveal the talented, emerging and pioneering creatives in Dubai and document their inspiring artistic journeys.

Through this cooperation, Dubai Culture seeks to comprehensively portray its rich culture, unique identity and unique heritage, and realize its vision of strengthening the Emirate’s status as a global cultural center, creative incubator and talent prosperity center.

His Excellency Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture, hopes that the story of Dubai will inspire tourists to visit the emirate, explore its venues and experience the cultural aspects of the city.

Want to see it? Go to Artsandculture.google.com/project/dubai-culture. On your mobile device, download the Google Arts & Culture app Android with IOS.

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