Sacha Jafri hosts exhibition on top of the Burj Al Arab - in pictures

British artist and philanthropist opens 'The Art Maze' in Dubai

British artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri poses at his exhibition 'The Art Maze,' which is held on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in the Gulf emirate Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 March 2022. The exhibit, the first of its kind on top of the luxury hotel, includes 30 oil and acrylic artworks by British artist Sacha Jafri depicting 30 World Heritage Sites and coincides with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of UNESCO's World Heritage Site program. EPA / ALI HAIDER

Art pieces 'Salt Mines, Poland', left, and 'Burj Al Arab, Dubai', right, are just some of the pictures on display.

A visitor takes a selfie with 'Timbuktu'.

The exhibition - the first of its kind on top of the luxury hotel - includes 30 oil and acrylic artworks.

The exhibition depicts 30 World Heritage Sites and coincides with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Unesco's World Heritage Site programme.

A visitor visits the 'pop-up' gallery.

A visitor takes a photo of the exhibition.

Matilda Machimura, assistant director general for culture at Unesco, admires the art and the breathtaking views.

Visitors navigate 'The Art Maze'.

British artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri speaks during his exhibition's official press conference.

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