Prada Mode Abu Dhabi: where art, alchemy, and audacity collide

Fashion insiders, tastemakers, and cultural connoisseurs, take note—Prada Mode is touching down in MiZa, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, on February 11th and 12th, 2025. And trust us, this is one invite you won’t want to miss.

For this latest edition, Prada taps Theaster Gates, the boundary-breaking artist known for transforming spaces into soulful, thought-provoking sanctuaries. In a world dominated by digital noise and AI-driven aesthetics, Gates is crafting a space that reclaims the beauty of the analogue, the minimal, and the magnificently human.

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THE EXPERIENCE: A STUDY IN DUALITY

In a world that thrives on contrast, Prada Mode Abu Dhabi is bringing an architectural symphony of dual spaces. At its heart: a cylinder within a square, an artful intervention that divides the experience into two distinct worlds.

Step inside and you’ll be enveloped in an oasis of meditative acoustic performances, a soundscape designed for introspection, intellectual musings, and intimate conversation. But step outside and the scene shifts dramatically—think boisterous beats, electric energy, and the kind of live performances that define cultural moments. With the sonic vision of NTS Radio’s Femi Adeyemi at the helm, expect an auditory feast tailored for the chicest ears in town.

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"In a world oversaturated with AI-driven experiences, Prada Mode Abu Dhabi is an homage to the human hand, interior worlds, and the spiritual narratives embedded in this region."

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HONORING ARAB WOMEN, CELEBRATING LEGACY

Curated by the inimitable Myrna Ayad, the program shines a dazzling spotlight on local and regional talent, with an emphasis on the unparalleled contributions of Arab women in art, music, and cultural discourse. Expect captivating conversations, mesmerizing performances, and an exploration of traditions that continue to shape the future.

THEASTER GATES: THE VISIONARY AT PLAY

"This space is a meditation on the power of gathering, the sanctity of craftsmanship, and the timeless beauty of cultural histories," says Gates. "In a world oversaturated with AI-driven experiences, Prada Mode Abu Dhabi is an homage to the human hand, interior worlds, and the spiritual narratives embedded in this region."

A CULINARY SOIRÉE WITH SALAM DAQQAQ

What’s Prada Mode without a decadent culinary experience? Enter chef Salam Daqqaq, who will serve up a menu that is as diasporic and diverse as Abu Dhabi itself. Expect flavors that dance across continents, blending heritage with haute cuisine.

THE INSIDER ACCESS

For the first two days, Prada Mode Abu Dhabi operates as an exclusive members-only club, where the fashion elite, art aficionados, and tastemakers will converge. But because Prada knows luxury should be inclusive, the event opens its doors to the public on February 13-14, with complimentary access (darling, first come, first served).

THE LOCATION: MIZA, MINA ZAYED

Once the heart of Abu Dhabi’s trade scene, the MiZa neighborhood is now a reimagined hub of culture, creativity, and innovation. A perfect setting for Prada’s boundary-pushing artistic intervention.

Since its inception, Prada Mode has traveled from Miami to Shanghai, London to Seoul, curating experiences that transcend the boundaries of fashion, art, and music. With past collaborators including Damien Hirst, Martine Syms, and Kazuyo Sejima, the Abu Dhabi edition promises yet another unparalleled intersection of creativity and cultural dialogue.

Prada Mode Abu Dhabi is more than an event—it’s an experience, a movement, a moment in time where the past meets the future, where luxury meets authenticity, and where fashion meets soul. See you there, darlings.

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