The rapid pace of Dubai’s development is to be celebrated, yet its urban history needs to be documented.
‘Spaces That Remain’ was a photography exhibition that showcased Jalal Abuthina’s recent works, curated by Rashed Almulla, on the now-vanished neighbourhoods of Shabiyyat Al Safa and Al Bada’a, built in the late 1970s. Held at the Mosque of Reflection (2022) and Bayt AlMamarat (2023), the exhibition captured the human and architectural elements of these neighbourhoods.
The following publication, produced by SWALIF x MABNAI, provides a sociological analysis of their historical context and architectural insights into the neighbourhoods of Shabiyyat Al Safa and Al Bada’a and documents the exhibitions. City Walk Dubai has since replaced these neighbourhoods.
Alongside the publication, SWALIF and MABNAI have designed limited-edition merchandise, including postcards, key chains, and a tote. This merchandise is available for sale individually but also as a discounted bundle with the publication!
Spaces that Remain ©️ 2024
ISBN: 978-1-0687933-0-1
To be cited as: Almulla, R. (2024). Spaces that Remain. Photographs by J. Abuthina. SWALIF Publishing House.
Author: Rashed Almulla
Photographer: Jalal Abuthina
Managing Editor: Salem AlSuwaidi
Book Designer: Salman Dabwan
Design Support: Khaled Esguerra
Copyediting: TheQuietEditor, i.e. Deena Rashid
Publishing Advisor: Ahmed Makia
Published by SWALIF Publishing House
info@swalif.store
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
First paperback printing edition, 2024.
Supporter Acknowledgement:
This book was made possible through the generous grant provided by the UAE Ministry of Culture, National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity, Cycle 2, 2024. We extend our deepest gratitude for their support and contribution to the development and production of this work.
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