{"id":2405,"date":"2021-11-23T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T04:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcmmediahub.aus.edu\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:30:05","slug":"majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/index.php\/2021\/11\/23\/majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Majlis Gallery is a place for artists and art lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_kYu_ln9aUJZIKVsF8C93aWoUO2ml37Q\/preview\" width=\"720\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Journalism student Salma Atta reports on a haven for artists and art enthusiasts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Salma Atta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubai- The Majlis, which is Dubai\u2019s first fine art gallery, remains popular with artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Majlis Gallery, which opened its doors in 1989, is in Bur Dubai\u2019s Al Fahidi Historical District, formerly known as Al Bastakiya.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gallery aims to promote and represent both local and international artists by providing a&nbsp; platform for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Majlis, which translates to a \u2018meeting place\u2019, is a haven for creative minds and art enthusiasts. Initially, the Majlis was Interior Designer Alison Collins\u2019 house in the late \u201870s before the area turned into a historical site in the \u201880s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gallery features many creative pieces such as paintings, ceramics, glasswork and sculptures. The paintings showcase both modern and traditional Emirati art.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can explore the rooms of the house, which include a diverse art collection. The outside area is spacious, exhibiting several sculptures along with a variety of plants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to COVID-19, visitors are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing inside the gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcmhub.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mcmhub.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/mdcmediahub.aus.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211123-majlis-gallery-is-a-place-for-artists-and-art-lovers-inline.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Journalism student Salma Atta reports on a haven for artists and art enthusiasts.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journalism student Salma Atta reports on a haven for artists and art enthusiasts. 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