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Under the patronage of H.H.

Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al

Nuaimi Al Murabbaa Arts Festival

2024 returns for its second edition

from December 13 to 16

December 12, 2024
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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of
Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Ajman Tourism Development Department
(ATDD) launched the second edition of the ‘Al Murabbaa Arts Festival.’ The festival, held
from December 13 to 16 2024 in the Ajman Heritage District, will convene local and
international artists in a global cultural art event.

The festival was named after ‘Al Murabbaa Tower,’ the most famous tourist attraction on
Ajman Corniche. Built in the 1930s under the guidance of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid
Al Nuaimi, it served as a watchtower for those coming to Ajman from the southwest and
provided security for the city’s residents and passersby. The name was given to celebrate
the cultural heritage and preserve the legacy left by the founding fathers, which enhances
the Emirati identity among the younger generations and consolidates the emirate’s position
as a prominent cultural destination. Linking the festival to ‘Al Murabbaa Tower’ and its
authentic heritage connotations reflects the department’s belief in the importance of
preserving heritage sites and cultural landmarks in Ajman.
The festival will present a wide range of artistic and cultural activities that blend technology
and creativity and exhibit the recent developments in the field of art technology.
Furthermore, it will include live drawing sessions and workshops for participants of all age
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