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- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Manar is making its way back to Abu Dhabi and it's going to be beautiful
The capital's coasts, islands and skyline are about to glow once again.
Manar Abu Dhabi, the city's stunning light art exhibition, is making its much-anticipated return this November and it's bringing even more magic to the waterfront.
Launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) as part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi programme, Manar (which means 'lighthouse' in Arabic) is anything but your typical art show.
Think massive light sculptures, ethereal projections, interactive installations and thought-provoking performances – all set against the natural beauty of the capital's shores.
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Following its dazzling debut in 2023, Manar 2.0 is upping the ante with over 35 artworks from global artists, including powerhouses like teamLab, Carsten Höller and Shezad Dawood, plus homegrown talents like Ahmed Al Areef Al Dhaheri and Nujoom Alghanem.
From Japan to Mexico and everywhere in between, it's a lineup that promises to transform Abu Dhabi into a living, glowing canvas.
Expect to see light installations ripple across iconic locations like Saadiyat, Jubail and Fahid Island, as well as along the Corniche and Eastern Mangroves.
Whether you're walking the coastline, cruising past in a dhow, or snapping pics from dry land, the experience is designed to stop you in your tracks and get you thinking – about nature, about connection and about creativity in all its forms.
Stay tuned for the full programme reveal, but for now, mark your calendar. November is going to shine.
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