A collaborative dome installation celebrating inclusion, creativity and empowerment through design.

The installation, composed of interlocking hexagons and pentagons, symbolised a shared vision of inclusion and creativity. The hexagons represented six guiding principles — collaboration, creativity, inclusion, empowerment, innovation and unity — while the pentagons reflected the five key areas of disability considered in the design: physical, sensory, neurodiversity, intellectual and psychosocial.

Developed in collaboration with ImInclusive and Canadian University Dubai, the project merged education with lived experience to create a space that was both artistic and deeply human. Made from sustainable cardboard, the structure featured tiles showcasing original artwork by People of Determination, turning design into a platform for accessibility and shared expression.

Visitors also engaged in inclusive workshops and interactive sessions. On 4 November, Dubai Holding Entertainment, ImInclusive and Canadian University Dubai hosted “How We Created a Space That’s Inclusive,” detailing the collaboration and co-design process. On 5 November, a keynote titled “Design as a Catalyst: Participatory Practices for Social Innovation” was delivered by Massimo Imparato, Dean of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai, alongside Radi Charafli, a People of Determination curator.

Sign language interpretation sessions also provided insight into the artistry and meaning behind the installation.

About Dubai Holding Entertainment:

Dubai Holding Entertainment, a leading entertainment company in the UAE, collaborates with Canadian University Dubai’s School of Architecture and Interior Design and ImInclusive, a pioneering social enterprise for disability inclusion, to realise this unique installation. The project embodies creativity, accessibility and empowerment, ensuring the active participation of People of Determination at every stage. It stands as a testament to inclusive design: a celebration of talent, innovation and the power of collaboration in shaping meaningful spaces.