Capture the Spirit of the Souk

Souk Madinat Jumeirah is inviting budding photographers to capture the ‘Spirit of the Souk’ through their own eyes during its inaugural photography competition from 12 August to 9 September with the aim to inspire creativity in the capturing of the Souk’s culture, life, and extraordinary moments, for a chance to win grand prizes that include exhibition space and camera equipment. Whether taken with a phone or professional camera, entrants are encouraged to use their creative eye to narrate visual stories that best define the Souk.

Entries must be posted on Instagram before 9 September, tagging @SoukMadinatJumeirah while using hashtags #SpiritoftheSouk and #SoukMadinatJumeirah. All submissions will be judged by Khalil Abdulwahid, Director of Fine Arts at Dubai Culture & Arts Authority; Emirati conceptual artist and photographer, Faisal Al Rais; and Jassim Al Awadhi, Chairman for the Emirates Photography Association and Founder of the UAE Photography Club. Shortlisted entries will be uploaded to a Facebook event page.

One lucky photographer selected for their unique and memorable photography will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Central Courtyard at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, increasing visibility among thousands of visitors inclusive of residents and tourists, until the end of October. Additional mega prizes include a Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera and DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone, and tickets to the Theatre of Digital Art. The winner will be announced on 16 September via Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s social media channels.