Culture Village

Dubai Culture Village, being built on the shores of the Creek near Garhoud will mix "old world pleasures and entertainment with a modern, sophisticated ambiance". The $50 billion dhs project spread over 40 million square feet will feature wide open spaces, traditional wind towers, cobble stone walkways, unique sculptures, waterways topped with bridges, creekside souks, restaurants and cafes, an amphitheatre for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall and museums, and a dockyard where traditional dhow building will be on display. It will offer an inspired mix of Arabic and old Dubai architecture. Murals, sculptures and pottery will adorn the facades of buildings and street corners.