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Private tour in Dubai Pri Z
The Dubai Circle Game - Dubai's Art & Architecture Tour
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I am a true believer in the Rule of Three - I live between Dubai, Mumbai and Washington DC, speak three languages and have 3 kids. I graduated from Connecticut College and have a Masters Degree from New York University. I am a licensed Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour guide, travel blogger, art aficionado, foodie and curious to check out all things new in my city. I was awarded the best guide of Dubai by Dubai Culture Authority in 2022. I offer a luxury VIP touch to all my experiences for guests who value comfort and advanced planning. In the recent years, I have given private tours to Sheryl Sandberg, NBA Teams, Harvard students, NYU professors and team members from Pfizer and Hilti. I am looking forward to meeting you in Dubai/Abu Dhabi and showing you why I love this country so much! I am able to provide walking tours, city tours, and tours of all major attractions such as Burj Khalifa, The View on the Palm, Inside Burj Al Arab, Dubai By Private Yacht and Desert Safari tours. In Abu Dhabi I love bringing guests to the Grand Mosque, to the Abrahamic Family House (featuring a working Synagogue, Church and Mosque), and to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. At the Louvre Abu Dhabi, one of my favorite artworks is Chagall's Between Darkness and Night, as the artist captured his traditional Jewish upbringing in bright colors and dreamlike settings. I enjoy curating unique itineraries and serving my guests as an on-call concierge. I own two SUV cars (Lincoln Navigator and Nissan Armada) and have two drivers that work for me. This helps me offer a wide range of availability. Licensed Tour Guide in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Certified Licensed Tour Guide with Right of Speech for Louvre Abu Dhabi Certified Premium Guide with over 1200 Hours of Guiding Experience More than 600, 5-star reviews Holds Degree in History and Art
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Modern Art & Architecture of Dubai
Overview of your Dubai tour
Mary Ellen Carroll's "The Circle Game" is a multi-form artwork that consists of two LED signs asking "When did you arrive?" and "When will you return?" This artwork, among others, captures how a city like Dubai thrives with a foreign population of 85% On this tour we explore Dubai's art district Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz Neighborhood. Starting out in Alserkal Avenue neighborhood we will weave in and out of art galleries, performance spaces, and understand how a pearling village became the art hub of the Middle East. Key Highlights: Walking Tour of Alserkal Avenue with a local art historian Interactions with Gallery Owners and Resident Artists Retail and Souvenir Shopping Available
Your Dubai tour itinerary
· 4-hour tour including pick up and drop off from hotel · Drive to Alserkal Avenue, the art district · Understand this New York City's meat-packing district inspired warehouse-styled art and design spaces making Dubai a popular art destination for the Middle East · Weave in and out of Ayyam (Syrian Owned Gallery) and/or Green Art Gallery, the first two galleries to move into Alserkal Avenue in 2007. · Visit Italian Shoe factory customized local Sadu prints on international leather, reclaiming shoes and fashion · Understand the famous signage art installation by New York's Mary Ellen Carrol - the Dubai Circle Game · Atelier visit of famous Tunisian-French calligraffiti artist El Seed whose art adorns Dubai Opera, Dubai Expo 2020 Sight, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Cairo and Paris. · Lunch at Local Gem (Chaiwala) or cafe of choice (not included) · Drive to Mirzam (8 minute drive), Dubai's homegrown bean-to-bar chocolate factory infusing spices from the historic spice route into chocolates (chocolate shopping not included)
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
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