Dubai Metro Stations to turn into art museums

(Dubai) – The Dubai Metro Museum project that will transform the metro stations into art museums was detailed during a presentation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed gave directions to transform Dubai Metro stations into art museums displaying artworks and creations from different themes and cultures, an initiative that aims at making arts and creativity accessible to all segments of the society.
He was briefed on the project and its different implementation stages. The presentation was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed gave directions for the project to be completed within 12 months and to synchronise the launch with the commencement of Art Dubai 2015.