To celebrate the 45th UAE National Day, Dubai Outlet Mall will turn into a colourful canvas by displaying an array of artworks by various artists.

The event, held under the theme of ‘Happiness With No Boundaries’, will bring together, and celebrate, various artists and art forms. The works of these artists will be on display in Dubai Outlet Mall from November 24, 2016 to December 10, 2016.

Students from schools and universities, professional and amateur artists will also showcase their incredible talent.

“The theme of the festival is extremely special to us. We look up to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his vision for UAE and Dubai and wish to resonate the same into our innovative ideas. We have created this event as a platform for all the artists looking for an outlet for their artistic passion. We are pleased to organise a festival of this scale for artists and lovers of art and to bring a spectacular visual treat to everyone visiting the mall. The event is aimed at spreading happiness through expressions of art across all age groups, nationalities and among professional and amateur artists, with no boundaries.”  said Vishal Mahajan, director, Dubai Outlet Mall.

The festival will feature unique art pieces made using various art forms including pottery, sculpture, canvas painting, recycled art, sand art and murals amongst others. The festival will also have live feet painting, live caricature show and live painting in UAE flag colors. There will also be doodle artists who will turn canvases, shirts and shoes into funky artworks. A photo-booth will also be set up for visitors to click fun pictures.

The event will feature live sessions with the artists where the mall goers can ask questions and get exclusive tips from them.

Universities and schools will also form a huge part of the entire festival. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) art booth at the mall will display artworks made by students of various schools in the UAE. Students from across different branches of Amity University will also be participating and paintings and artworks by special needs children will be highlighted in the mall.

Dubai Outlet Mall has already geared up for the event with university students painting part of the malls exterior walls with different designs and colours. The festival will also feature paintings done by special needs children.

The event will give mall goers a visual spectacle while also offering great discounts on top brands. A shopper can easily avail 30 to 90 per cent discounts on branded products ranging from clothes, shoes, lingerie, sportswear and sporting goods, watches, sunglasses and toys, every single day of the year.

Located at Dubailand Dubai – Al Ain Road (Route 66) near the Dubai Bypass Road interchange, the Mall is open seven days a week; between 10 am and 10 pm from Saturday to Wednesday, and between 10 am to 12 midnight from Thursday to Friday. - TradeArabia News Service