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Custom Pixel Portraits

Commission unique pixel portraits of iconic Abu Dhabi landmarks or personal memories to be featured on select bus stops, creating a city-wide gallery of nostalgia.

Pixel art portrait of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with its iconic white domes and minarets, rendered in a nostalgic 8-bit style against a vibrant pixel sky
Pixel art depiction of a traditional Abu Dhabi dhow boat sailing on pixelated blue waters, with the modern skyline in the background, all in retro 8-bit graphics

How It Works:

  1. Choose your favorite Abu Dhabi landmark or personal memory
  2. Our pixel artists create a unique 8-bit style portrait
  3. Your artwork is displayed on a selected bus stop
  4. Contribute to the city's urban heritage revival
A collage of various Abu Dhabi landmarks and personal scenes transformed into colorful pixel art, displayed on stylized bus stop frames, showcasing the diversity of the city's heritage

Why Pixel Portraits?

  • Blend nostalgia with modern urban aesthetics
  • Create a unique, interactive public art gallery
  • Celebrate Abu Dhabi's rich cultural heritage
  • Encourage community engagement with public transport
  • Transform bus stops into landmarks themselves