Dhai Dubai

Dhai Dubai, Dubai Culture’s light art exhibition, has a very specific remit: just seven works but seven artists, all Emirati. The theme for this second edition of the show is ‘Light Influences Life’.

The artists represent an interesting selection, and the co-curators Amna Abulhoul and Anthony Bastic deserve credit for their choice. None are associated primarily with light art, though Ahmad AlAreef would probably regard himself as a multidisciplinary artist who works with photography, painting, and sculpture; and both Hessa Alghandi and AlZaina Lootah work in 3D with practices that includes architecture and design. Fatma Lootah, Mohammed Kazem and Khalid Al Banna are three well-known and well-established names with 2D and 3D work in their CVs; and the wildcard may be jewellery designer Alia Bin Omair.

There’s a programme of workshops for kids aaged 3-10, and one bookable workshop for adults – Mobile Mastery After Dark, a smartphone photography class that promises to help you master the art of low-light photography. It runs daily 12-18 November, 5-9pm, at House of Arts, Floor 5; it’s free, but pre-register here for your preferred date.

Dhai Dubai is at Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City, 6pm to 11pm.