Dubai’s skyline just dropped a challenge hotter than a summer in Deira. Emaar, the mega real estate player behind the world’s tallest tower, has launched a wild opportunity for UAE creatives: design something dazzling art enough to be projected on the mighty Burj Khalifa and bag AED100,000 while you’re at it. Yes, that’s over US$27,000 for those playing the currency game.
Shine Bright On The Burj Khalifa With Emaar’s AED100K Creative Contest
Calling all visual storytellers, this is your shot to beam your brilliance onto the most iconic skyscraper on Earth. From 6 to 26 May 2025, Emaar invites UAE-based artists, animators, and motion designers to submit original projection works that show Dubai’s innovation, energy, and vibrant soul.
The catch? Well, there isn’t one, except the brief is serious business. Your entry must include a high-impact video or animation up to three minutes long, designed to sync with Burj Khalifa’s state-of-the-art projection system. No pressure, but you’re lighting up a global icon here.
And yes, the art must move. Static visuals won’t cut it. Think cinematic transitions, pulse-racing patterns, and colours that speak louder than words.
Tech Specs & The Submission Drill
This isn’t a doodle-on-a-napkin situation. You’ll need to meet specific technical standards, resolution, formatting, and 3d mapping that aligns with the tower’s LED façade. All the nitty-gritty details (which you’ll want to read twice) are on www.burjkhalifa.ae/open-call.
Once you’ve nailed the specs, send your masterpiece to opencall@emaar.ae. But don’t just attach a file and ghost. Add a short concept note explaining the story behind your design, what inspired it, what it symbolises, and how it fits the Dubai DNA. In short, your submission should not only look slick, it should say something.
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Why You Should Care
Look, this isn’t just an artsy gimmick. This is your chance to go big, like, tallest-building-in-the-world big. Emaar’s open call isn’t about fancy credentials or art-world clout. It’s about raw vision, local pride, and pushing the boundaries of creativity. If you’ve got a bold idea and the skills to execute it, this is your moment.
Plus, let’s be honest: that AED100K prize wouldn’t hurt.
So, UAE creatives, are you ready to make the world look up (literally)?
Sharpen your design tools, fire up your rendering software, and give Burj Khalifa the makeover it never knew it needed. The clock’s ticking.
Cover Image Courtesy: Emaar/Instagram