The much-loved art competition is back!

Artists, listen up! Waterfront Market’s ‘Murals and Art Competition’ in partnership with Dubai Culture returns for its fifth year, and the prize is incredible! If you would like to get your hands on the grand prize of AED 30,000 AND have the chance to unveil your mural in a special celebration as part of Dubai Art Season 2023 at the Waterfront Market, get your entries in now!

Every year this competition seeks to nurture local homegrown talents with tempting prize money, along with the opportunity for the winner to have their work permanently displayed at the Waterfront Market for the public to enjoy, how amazing is that?!

The annual competition is a collaboration between Dubai’s premier fresh-food destination, Waterfront Market and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) that’s truly becoming a community favourite.

Get creative! The theme is the future of Dubai AFTER Expo 2020

Let your imagination run WILD!

Expo 2020 Dubai was a resounding success, but what happens next?!

Artists are encouraged to be inspired by the magnitude of Expo Dubai 2020 and unleash their creativity to showcase their vision of what the future of Dubai could look like.

It’s time to show the world your creative side. If you would like more information about the project, to see examples of previous winners or to submit your work -do it here

The important bits

There’s AED30k prize money up for grabs – submit your entries here

The deadline for submission is November 10, 2022