Dubai unveils striking ground artwork honouring UAE’s founders

Badr Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, said the project reflects the Municipality’s pride in its long-standing partnership with Brand Dubai. He noted that the installation strengthens the city’s visual identity during National Month and pays homage to the values of unity and loyalty championed by Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid.

Anwahi added that the chosen location opposite the Dubai Frame symbolises the connection between past achievements and the country’s present progress. “It reminds future generations that the UAE was built on vision, ambition and determination,” he said.

Shaima Al Suwaidi, Director of Brand Dubai, highlighted the importance of the #ZayedAndRashid campaign, calling it a central feature of this year’s celebrations. She said the initiative honours the wisdom, generosity and ambition of the two leaders whose vision shaped the UAE’s remarkable growth. The campaign encourages the community to reflect on the principles that guided the nation’s early development and strengthened its identity.

Amina Taher, a member of the campaign’s organising committee, said the installation invites the public to draw inspiration from the founders’ values and channel them into everyday life. She added that the UAE’s achievements over the past five decades stand as a testament to the strength of the nation-building model created by Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid, and the artwork near Dubai Frame serves as a reminder of their enduring influence on future generations.