“World Art Dubai 2016” from a world city of economy and tourism

2016-03-25

Metropolis prosperity due to oil money and financial money

Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, used to be a resource-poor country with most of its land surrounded by deserts, and was just a small fishing village whose main industries were fishing and pearl exports. What triggered the dramatic transformation to its current status was the discovery of an offshore oil field in 1996. Oil production has become a huge industry in the country, attracting huge investments from around the world against the backdrop of “oil trust,” and in addition, they have tried to break away from the oil-dependent economy, and raised the country and put effort into enhancing both hardware and software infrastructure. Supplies were brought in by countless giant container ships, and after rapid development, it was said that “one-third of the world's cranes are gathered in Dubai,” skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and many shopping malls were lined up.

Stunning growth: 30 times GDP and 50 times population in 20 years

Dubai has been selected as the host city for EXPO 2020. The fact that Dubai, which bears the name of a world city of finance and tourism and gathers huge wealth, will raise the country and host an expo on a grand scale is also drawing attention from around the world. “Dubailand” and “Palm Island,” which are currently under construction, are expected to become the number one theme park in the world when completed, are also expected to be completed around this year 2020, and expectations are placed on the completion of the metropolis to welcome spectators from around the world.

About Dubai
‍Language: Arabic
Area: 3885 square kilometers (almost the same as Saitama Prefecture)
Population: 2.2 million
Currency: dirhams and fils
*1 dirham = 100 fils = approximately 31 yen (2016/3)
Time difference: minus 5 hours from Japan

An art fair hosted by the World Trade Center, which is driving Dubai's growth

“World Art Dubai” is hosted by the “World Trade Center”, the center of the international economy, and is held at its own international commercial facility. It is a business-oriented art fair that leverages the appeal of the city and the strengths of special economic zones (free zones).

2016 will be held for 4 days from 4/6 (Wed) to 9 (Sat)

20 artists will be exhibiting from Japan Promotion. In addition to purchasers (buyers, dealers, brokers, gallerists) whose business is art sales, collectors, and museum officials, various groups will attend, such as real estate developers for the purpose of interior decoration and decoration, people involved in stores such as commercial facilities, hotels, restaurants, etc., and financial personnel for the purpose of speculation. Aiming for continuous promotion and building stronger contacts, we will continue to disseminate the various charms of Japanese art, from traditional crafts to photographs and objects.

World Art Dubai 2016
‍Period: 2016/4/6 (Wed) -9 (Sat)
Venue: DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE International Convention and Exhibition CentresHEIK Saeed Hall 3 Stand: F10-F16