Latifa Bint Mohammed Visits Dubai's 14th Sikka Art & Design Festival Under Patronage

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the 14th Sikka Art & Design Festival in Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood, reviewing artworks and meeting creatives. The event, held under her patronage, runs until 1 February and supports Dubai’s role as a regional cultural centre.

The Festival carries the theme ‘Imagining Dubai: Identities of the Future’ and aligns with the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033. More than 450 Emirati, UAE-based and GCC-based artists and creatives take part, presenting work that reflects local heritage, regional links and future-focused artistic ideas.

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During the tour, H.H. Sheikha Latifa viewed installations, artworks and creative projects spread across Al Shindagha’s historic houses and lanes. The displays explore Dubai’s changing identity, with contributions from emerging and established talents. Visitors encounter a mix of visual art, design, and interactive pieces that invite reflection on the city’s future character.

H.H. Sheikha Latifa noted that Sikka Art & Design Festival has grown from a space for early experimentation into a recognised cultural platform. She underlined that it now plays a steady role in nurturing creative talent and in shaping the broader cultural landscape, while offering artists direct engagement with audiences and opportunities to test new ideas.

H.H. Sheikha Latifa was accompanied during the visit by Maryam Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet; Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs; Aisha Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai; and Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture.

Now in its 14th edition, Sikka Art & Design Festival continues to underline Dubai’s status as a hub for culture and creativity. The event links artists, communities and the historic urban setting, offering a platform where local identity, regional diversity and future aspirations meet through accessible public programming.

With inputs from WAM