The first element of the project is the Al Satwa art intervention,
Khalil Abdulwahid and
Karim Jabbari, explored the intersection of tradition and modernity within Dubai's urban fabric. The artists reflected on the inside/outside gaze upon the fading historic neighborhood, engaging in a dérive — an unplanned exploration of the urban landscape. During the course of days, they immersed themselves in street life and local conversations, intentionally seeking out traces of lost ways of living, while documenting their practice.
The project is guided by
Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès, a Lebanese typographer, writer, researcher, graphic designer, lecturer, and design consultant from Beirut.
Inloco is committed to exploring and celebrating authentic urban environments. The art intervention in Al Satwa draws inspiration from a 2024 project by Emirati urbanist and scholar
Dr. Khaled Alawadi, which highlights the cultural significance of traditional alleyways, sikkak, as hubs of social interaction and community life.
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