Dubai: A fast-moving short film that best encapsulates the spirit of Dubai has gone viral.
Shot by British urban filmmaker Rob Whitworth, the three-minute “Dubai Flow Motion” video takes viewers on a fast-tracked journey to the heart of the city through a seamless compilation of time-lapse videos taken over a period of three months.
Showcasing Dubai’s top attractions, from the towering Burj Khalifa to the historical creek to the desert sands, Whitworth’s film seeks to capture the “unique energy” of the city.
“My first impressions of Dubai were consumed with the spectacle of super tall buildings jutting out of the desert sands, however the lasting impression was the wonder of the desert, and its importance to the Emirati people,” said Whitworth.
“Dubai may be home to the world’s most outrageous skyline but Dubai’s desert dunes and historical creek are where you’ll find the city’s heart. This video comes with the promise of vertigo but ultimately captures the unique energy of Dubai, a city where the warmth of its people tempers the steel of its awe inspiring structures.. some of which we encounter up close.”
Whitworth is known for his time-lapse photography. His recent works include shoots for the "One Planet" series for the BBC Natural History Unit, a Facebook video for Nike set in San Francisco, a video of Barcelona commissioned by the Catalan tourism board and a promotional film documenting McDonalds' entry into the Vietnamese market.
Watch the Dubai film here.
