Art Dubai is the most significant global art gathering in the Middle East. A catalyst for the rapid growth of the region’s art scene and creative economy, Art Dubai’s independent business model and innovative approach has always sought to reframe what an art fair can be, and the institutional role an art fair can play in building and supporting local cultural ecosystems.

Each year Art Dubai spotlights around 120 contemporary, modern and digital galleries from over 40 countries, providing an important gateway for discovery, learning and exchange, and championing galleries and artists from less-represented geographies. The gallery programme is accompanied by artist commissions, an ambitious education programmes and the most extensive talks and conference programming of any international art fair.

Thought leadership programming includes Global Art Forum, Art Dubai’s annual transdisciplinary summit and, building on the success of Art Dubai Digital – the first dedicated digital section of any international art fair – an annual Digital Summit, convening international and local industry leaders to discuss the expanding digital art ecosystem.

Art Dubai works in partnership with government and business to develop and deliver ambitious long-term initiatives to support the long-term growth of the UAE’s cultural sector. These include partnerships with Dubai Culture such as Dubai Collection – the first institutional art collection for the city of Dubai, and Dubai Public Art, a multi-year and city-wide public realm commissioning programme for Emirati and UAE-based artists. These also include the most extensive cultural education programmes in UAE schools, developed in partnership with A.R.M. Holding, and Campus Art Dubai, which supports the next generation of cultural leaders through professional development, training and mentoring.