Dubai Festival of Lights: a celebration of art and light

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Dubai Festival of Lights: a celebration of art and light. The Dubai Festival of Lights transforms Downtown Dubai into the world's brightest square kilometre. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00Downtown Dubai shines bright for 10 nights as the Dubai Festival of Lights introduces

00:28a new expression of art in the Emirate.

00:30The festival features artistic creations by more than 30 artists.

00:34Organizers say energy-efficient lighting is used in creating colorful light effects on

00:39well-known buildings and landmarks in Dubai, including the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

00:48The installations are mainly located around Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in downtown

00:52Dubai and are within walking distance of each other.

00:55The visual treat aims to achieve an outer art gallery, and organizers say will serve

01:01as an annual spectacle in Dubai.

01:08With the artistic creations installed in prominent locations including the Dubai Fountain, Souq

01:13Al-Bahar, The Address Downtown Dubai, Palace Downtown Dubai, Burj Plaza and Emaar Square,

01:20organizers claim the week-long festival will make downtown Dubai the brightest square kilometer

01:25in the world.

01:26Irish Eden Bulieza for Gulf News.

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