Abu Dhabi’s waterfront will soon glow again. Manar, the capital’s large-scale light art exhibition, is coming back this November as part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi programme by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
This year’s edition, Manar 2.0, will feature more than 35 artworks by international and local artists. Among the names announced are teamLab, Carsten Höller, Shezad Dawood, Ahmed Al Areef Al Dhaheri, and Nujoom Alghanem. The works will range from light sculptures and projections to interactive installations and performances.
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Manar, meaning “lighthouse” in Arabic, is not a typical art exhibition. The installations will appear across several sites in the city, including Saadiyat, Jubail and Fahid Island, as well as along the Corniche and the Eastern Mangroves.
Whether you’re walking along the water, riding in a dhow, or simply watching from the shore, the event is designed to be experienced from multiple perspectives. This year’s programme will explore themes of nature, light, and creative connection.
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The full programme details are yet to be announced.
And with autumn shaping up to be busy in the UAE capital, there’s more to keep an eye on. Open Fire Food Festival by Steve Harvey is returning on November 8-9 with celebrity chefs and live-fire cooking. Tickets are already available on Platinumlist.
Also in the spotlight this October: UFC 321 returns to Etihad Arena, including open workouts and Q&A sessions with fighters.
