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In the world of art and design, Christmas trees are no longer just about tinsel and fairy lights. Instead, they’re becoming bold statements of creativity and expression with the humble evergreen being reinvented, reshaped, and reimagined into something beyond its traditional roots. This year, The Abu Dhabi EDITION follows suit, proving that even Christmas trees can be fun.
Earlier this month, the luxury hotel unveiled its festive tree, nodding to the magic of the season with the ingenuity of contemporary art. Teaming up with UrArtU Gallery, the brainchild of Gurgen Yeritsyan, the hotel’s lobby centrepiece is less about tradition and more about transformation. Draped in a rich, deep red — a colour loaded with symbolism of strength, love, and courage — the tree comes with oversized bows and delicate trinkets adorning its branches. But there’s a precision to the chaos – every detail feels intentional.
UrArtU Gallery has long championed the idea that art isn’t confined to galleries or framed on walls. That ethos radiates from the EDITION’s tree, which feels as much an ode to artistry as it does a nod to the festive season.
Across EDITION Hotels worldwide, these festive collaborations have become a defining tradition, each tree reflecting the cultural richness of its locale. So, if you’re passing through Abu Dhabi this festive season, step into the EDITION’s lobby. Let the tree draw you in, not as a holiday decoration, but as a work of art — a reminder that even the most traditional symbols can be made new again.
