Souk Madinat Jumeirah, an authentic Arabian bazaar that recreates the traditional Middle Eastern marketplace, is inviting budding photographers to capture the ‘Spirit of the Souk’ through their own eyes during its inaugural photography competition.
The competition runs between 12 August, 2021 and 9 September, 2021 and is open to all the UAE residents with the aim to inspire creativity in the capturing of the Souk’s culture, life, and extraordinary moments, for a chance to win grand prizes that include exhibition space at Souk Madinat Jumeirah and camera equipment.
Entries must be posted on Instagram tagging @SoukMadinatJumeirah while using hashtags #SpiritoftheSouk and #SoukMadinatJumeirah. The submissions will be judged by Khalil Abdulwahid, Director of Fine Arts at Dubai Culture & Arts Authority; Emirati conceptual artist and photographer, Faisal Al Rais; and Jassim Al Awadhi, Chairman for the Emirates Photography Association and Founder of the UAE Photography Club. Shortlisted entries will be uploaded to a Facebook event page.
One lucky photographer selected for their unique and memorable photography will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Central Courtyard at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Additional mega prizes include a Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera and DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone and tickets to the Theatre of Digital Art. The winner will be announced on 16 September via Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s social media channels.
Over the years, Souk Madinat Jumeirah has established itself as one of Dubai’s most iconic leisure and entertainment-led destinations, providing local and international visitors with an authentic experience through a series of unique and distinctive pieces of artwork and installations that transform the Souk into a living canvas.