Arabian Stallion, Gold Souk
A bronze Arabian horse guarding the south entrance of the Gold Souk — heritage counterpart to the camels up north.
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Camel Family
Three life-size bronze camels resting under a starry dome — Donald Greig's welcome to the mall's Gold Souk.
Declaration by eL Seed
A 30-metre ribbon of bright pink Arabic calligraffiti outside Dubai Opera — a quote you can walk through and climb on.
Expo City Entry Portals
Asif Khan's 21-metre carbon-fibre gateways — a mashrabiya 'drawn in the sky', with vast doors thin and light enough to be opened by one person.
LOVE ME
Richard Hudson's five-metre mirror-polished heart, aligned so the Burj Khalifa lands on its surface.
Wings of Mexico (Alas de México), Dubai
Jorge Marín's monumental bronze angel wings — stand between them and the Burj Khalifa frames the shot.
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