Emaar PropertiesRetail / Experience

Immersive LED Display

A large-scale immersive video designed for premium digital screens inside Dubai Mall, combining cinematic visuals, smooth motion, and depth-focused composition to capture attention in high-footfall environments.

Location

Dubai, UAE

Year

2024

Tech Stack

Unreal Engine 5Disguise Media Server8K LED TechHoudini

01 / Overview

Emaar Properties sought to transform the central atrium of Dubai Mall into a mesmerizing digital art destination. The goal was to create a visual centerpiece that would stop shoppers in their tracks and encourage social sharing.

The project required content that was not just high-resolution but also emotionally engaging, utilizing the massive scale of the screens to create a sense of awe and immersion amidst the bustling retail environment.

We delivered a series of aquatic-themed visual narratives that seamlessly blended with the existing aquarium architecture, extending the underwater experience into the digital realm with hyper-realistic 3D animation.

02 / The Challenge

Navigating Complexity

The main challenge was creating content that held up to scrutiny at a massive scale while competing with high ambient light levels.

  • Extreme Resolution requirements (over 12K horizontal)
  • High ambient light interference from the mall atrium
  • Need for seamless looping for 18-hour daily operation
  • Strict brand guidelines for luxury retail adjacency
  • Custom anamorphic illusion techniques for depth perception
  • High-dynamic-range rendering for maximum contrast
  • Procedural animation systems for organic movement
  • Redundant media server architecture for 99.9% uptime

03 / The Solution

Innovative Execution

We developed a high-contrast visual style specifically tuned for the LED panels, ensuring deep blacks and vibrant colors that popped even in daylight.

04 / Scope

What We Delivered

Concept Development & Storyboarding

High-Fidelity 3D Animation & Rendering

Media Server Configuration & Programming

On-site Calibration & Color Grading

Technical Documentation & Handover

05 / Tech Specs

Technical Execution

Detailed breakdown of the hardware and software infrastructure powering this experience.

Devices

Custom LED Modules, Disguise d3 Servers

Screen Specs

120sqm Curved LED, 1.9mm Pixel Pitch

Throughput

100,000+ daily footfall exposure

Installation

Permanent Installation

CMS

Custom Content Scheduler

06 / Impact

The installation became an instant landmark within the mall, generating significant social media traction and increasing dwell time in the atrium area.

30% Increase in Dwell Time

Viral reach on Instagram & TikTok

Zero downtime in first 6 months

07 / Gallery

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