Khawaneej Mosque

Throughout the month of Ramadan, after the sunset, the Khawaneej Mosque captivated audiences with a mesmerising video mapping projection loop animation by Digital Projection’s partner Artabesk. This show was a part of Ramadan In Dubai Reflection, which was organised by Dubai Tourism and ran until 23rd April. The event featured impressive projection mapping shows, accompanied by lantern-lit streets.

The Khawaneej Mosque video mapping projection show aimed to enhance the atmosphere of Ramadan by creating a visually impressive experience. Overcoming the challenges posed by Dubai’s light pollution, the installation required high brightness levels alongside high resolution capabilities without compromising colour accuracy. To achieve this, Artabesk turned to Digital Projection’s esteemed TITAN and M-Vision laser projector ranges.

Artabesk used three TITAN Laser 37000 WU projectors. A class-leading 3-Chip DLP projector that delivers up to 37000 (WUXGA) or up to 31000 (4K-UHD) lumens, the TITAN Laser 37000 is an ideal projector for large outdoor applications. It was complemented by seven M-Vision 23000 WU, a remarkably powerful 1-DLP laser projector with 23,000 lumens output.

“One of the most crucial part for us was to ensure the mapping was perfectly aligned, and the brightness was high enough,” states Mounir Harbaoui, architectural projection designer and founder of Artabesk. “In order to create a stunning visual experience for the audience, the projectors needed to boast impressive brightness levels. This is the reason we chose these specific models from Digital Projection.”

The Khawaneej Mosque mapping installation featured a strategic placement of seven projectors positioned all around the holy place. Artabesk placed two projectors in a portrait position to project to the minaret, with the remaining projectors set in landscape mode.

Dubai has a significant amount of light pollution that always affects projection mapping shows. Overcoming the challenges posed by the light pollution, the installation required high brightness levels alongside high resolution capabilities without compromising colour accuracy. To achieve this, Artabesk turned to three Digital Projection’s TITAN Laser 37000 WU projector. 3-Chip DLP projector that delivers up to 37000 (WUXGA) lumens, ideal for outdoor applications. And seven M-Vision 23000 WU, a powerful 1-DLP laser projector with 23,000 lumens output.

Mounir Harbaoui, architectural projection designer and founder of Artabesk explains that the most crucial part was to ensure the mapping was perfectly aligned and the brightness was high enough to create a stunning visual experience for the audience.

The Khawaneej Mosque mapping installation featured a placement of seven projectors positioned all around the mosque, with two projectors placed in a portrait position to project to the minaret, and the remaining projectors were set in landscape mode. To deliver content for images under 20 metres wide, the M Vision 23000 WU projectors, boasting a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, were deployed. The TITAN Laser 37000 WU projectors were used for larger images over 20 metres wide.

The Khawaneej Mosque video mapping projection show aimed to enhance the atmosphere of Ramadan by creating a visually impressive experience.

Overcoming the biggest challenge, Dubai’s light pollution, Artabesk was able to deliver a bright and colour-accurate show featuring a blend of vibrant colours, geometric patterns and outlines of architectural details, all carefully choreographed with precision using Digital Projection laser projectors. Mounir Harbaoui emphasises the importance of the projectors to the creation process, which demanded a great attention to detail: “The key was in the intricate elements, which is why we needed to have high resolution visuals and brightness levels in the projectors.”

Artabesk mapped the Khawaneej Mosque using very small layers of images, resulting in intricate and captivating animations of various colours and patterns. Given the sanctity of Ramadan and the mosque, Artabesk decided against accompanying music, focusing only on the imagery.

The audience was amazed by the captivating video mapping show delivered by Digital Projection’s projection technology. “We are really proud of the result and the positive feedback we got from the spectators,” concludes Mounir Harbaoui. “The stunning projection and colourful, animated patterns truly brought the Khawaneej Mosque to life.”