The C|C Collective, a group of photography enthusiasts, went on a rather private photo walk in Al Ras, a bustling neighborhood in Dubai known for its vibrant street life and cultural diversity. The main objective of the photo walk was to capture the festive spirit of Iftar, the evening meal that Muslims have during Ramadan after a day of fasting. Dubai Municipality provided free meals for anyone who wanted to share this experience.

Armed with my Ricoh GRiiiX and a few Leicas for my friends, we walked through the busy streets of Al Ras, photographing the people gathering to break their fast and also some occasional cats. 

In addition to exploring the streets, we randomly went to a rooftop to capture the panoramic views of the city skyline. I was unsure if we should venture out there because technically we probably shouldn’t have been climbing the stairs of the buildings that we don’t occupy in search of the roof access. But the view was worth it.

This area is known for being populated mostly by male workers who do all kind of odd jobs and they mostly send all the money back home to provide for the life of their families. It is nice to see that Dubai Government did something special for the month of Ramadan, so that these people wouldn’t have to think of their dinner. It is also a magical opportunity to do Ramadan photography.

Let me know what was your favourite photo and check out the video of the photowalk below.

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Anna