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THIS month RWAQ Ramadan In collaboration with leading artists, artisans and chefs of the UAE, The Walk at JBR are hosting a unique concept in celebration of Ramadan. R WAQ Ramadan is a month-long event focused on bringing to life the region’s rich heritage and connecting residents and tourists to the spirit of the Holy Month. Set between the Murjan and Sadaf areas along The Walk at JBR, RWAQ Ramadan is an interactive and educational event featuring five zones, each with their own unique theme, including contemporary food, retail, art installations and exhibitions. The Walk will also house a Ramadan Gallery and Workshop curated by Tima Ouzden in collaboration with The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. The gallery space will engage audiences with a variety of works by leading artists focused on the theme of Ramadan and the culture of the region. Key elements of the Holy Month will be showcased, and visitors will be invited to 20 | JULY Discover Dubai BR at The Walk, J take part in a series of Ramadan-themed art workshops organized by The JamJar, a community arts space that works to promote artists and support the development of Dubai’s arts scene. In addition to the exhibition, The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding will be holding a series of informal talks on the subject of Ramadan. RWAQ Ramadan is open daily from 7pm to 2am during Ramadan and from 2pm to 2am during and after Eid. Entrance is free. Call 800 MASAT (62728), visit www.rwaq.ae or get the latest RWAQ Ramadan updates via: • hashtag #RwaqJBR • facebook.com/TheWalkAtJBR • Twitter – @TheWalk • youtube.com/TheWalkAtJBR • Instagram - @TheWalkAtJBR