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Watch: Stunning Hatta mural made of 1.2 million marble pieces honours UAE founders

The project is part of #ZayedAndRashid campaign launched by Brand Dubai in October

Published: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 9:47 PM

Updated: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4:40 PM

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Photo: Screen grab. Dubai Media Office/X

On the mountainous slopes of Hatta Dam Falls, water flows over a stunning marble mosaic mural that honours the legacy of UAE's founding fathers, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Spanning 2,198.7 square metres in the beautiful landscape, this painstakingly created project is the result of a collaboration between Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (DMO), and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa).

The public art project was led by the Russian artist Sergey Korbasov, with the support of over 100 local and international artisans hailing from around the globe. They worked for more than four months to handcraft the mosaic using 1.2 million individual pieces, each measuring 5 x 5 cm, in a remarkable demonstration of artistic excellence.

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Watch below how the mural was constructed:

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hajar mountains, the mosaic incorporates natural materials from the Hatta region, including rocks and soil, ensuring the artwork resonates with the local environment and heritage.

The waterfall cascading along the slope of the Hatta Dam adds another element of natural beauty to the installation. Crafted with innovative techniques, the mosaic’s colour scheme is inspired by the traditional attire of the founding fathers, imbuing the artwork with both historical and emotional depth.

Watch the video below:

This Guinness World Record-holding mosaic pane reflects the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to transfer the emirate into an open museum.

The launch of the mural forms part of the #ZayedAndRashid campaign, which celebrates key national occasions from Flag Day on November 3 to the 53rd Eid Al Etihad on December 2.

The campaign was launched to honour the UAE's founding fathers for their historic role in establishing the Union, and to reinforce national identity within UAE society. The initiative also serves as an opportunity to introduce visitors to the visionary leaders, who have left an indelible mark on the history and legacy of the UAE.

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