The mandatory Burj Al Arab photo moment has been turned into a vintage-style poster for Dubai by British graphic artist Clare Napper.
Burj Al Arab —
The mandatory Burj Al Arab photo moment has been turned into a vintage-style poster for Dubai by British graphic artist Clare Napper.
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Napper has used her talents to produce a series of satirical posters about life in the emirate. This image laments the perils of playing golf in the searing heat of a Dubai summer.
'Golf Sucks in Summer' —
Napper has used her talents to produce a series of satirical posters about life in the emirate. This image laments the perils of playing golf in the searing heat of a Dubai summer.
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The privileged life of expats who have come to depend on domestic help comes in for gentle mockery in this image.
'Maids: How will we live without them?' —
The privileged life of expats who have come to depend on domestic help comes in for gentle mockery in this image.
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An unkempt apartment-dweller uses cheap, paid-for labor to make menial chocolate deliveries to her home in this poster highlighting the ease of life many expats enjoy in Dubai.
'Home delivery ... why ever leave?' —
An unkempt apartment-dweller uses cheap, paid-for labor to make menial chocolate deliveries to her home in this poster highlighting the ease of life many expats enjoy in Dubai.
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Napper says her "Highlife Dubai" collection is a celebration of one of the world's most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.
'Life's a Peach! In the Marina' —
Napper says her "Highlife Dubai" collection is a celebration of one of the world's most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.
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Classic expat outings, including snorkeling trips and runs to renew working and residency visas are highlighted in this image.
"Day Trippin''' —
Classic expat outings, including snorkeling trips and runs to renew working and residency visas are highlighted in this image.
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Many people view Dubai as a glamorous utopia. Napper's images come across as elaborate, cheeky postcards from a temporary life in the sunshine.
'Suburban Dreams' —
Many people view Dubai as a glamorous utopia. Napper's images come across as elaborate, cheeky postcards from a temporary life in the sunshine.
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Napper says she wants her images to combine classic images of Dubai with social commentary.
'Poverty Sucks' —
Napper says she wants her images to combine classic images of Dubai with social commentary.
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"I would say it is satire, but I don't want this collection to be seen as in any way negative about Dubai," says Napper. "I guess it is making people question or laugh at ourselves."
'Palm Jumeirah' —
"I would say it is satire, but I don't want this collection to be seen as in any way negative about Dubai," says Napper. "I guess it is making people question or laugh at ourselves."
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