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ABOUT ART DUBAI GROUP

Art Dubai Group is a public-private partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) founded in 2007, and has grown to become most experienced cultural programming company in the Gulf. Comprising more than 30 initiatives, including the region’s leading art and design fairs and festivals, it is a provider of industry expertise to the business and government sectors, alongside year-round commissioning and professional development programmes.

The group’s flagship initiatives include Art Dubai – the most significant global art gathering in the Middle East; Downtown Design – the region’s leading design fair with a focus on high quality and original design; Dubai Design Week – the region’s largest design festival; Prototypes for Humanity, the world’s largest and most diverse assembly of academics addressing social and environmental challenges; and Editions – the Middle East’s first limited edition art and design fair.

Working closely with government and business, Art Dubai Group develops and delivers ambitious long-term strategic projects to support the long-term growth of the UAE’s cultural sector. These include partnerships with Dubai Culture on initiatives such as Dubai Collection – the first institutional art collection for the city of Dubai, and Dubai Public Art – a multi-year, city-wide public realm commissioning programme for Emirati and UAE-based artists. They 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.

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.

 

Downtown Design is the Middle East’s leading design fair for original and high-quality design, showcasing leading international and regional brands and hosting the region’s top-tier buyers: from principal architects and interior designers to the design directors of hotel groups and developers alongside HNW private clients.

 

Dubai Design Week is an annual week-long festival celebrating design and creativity in the UAE and beyond through an extensive programme of free-to-attend exhibitions, installations, engaging activities and pop-ups, talks and workshops, accessible for visitors at all levels.

 

Prototypes for Humanity is the most diverse assembly of innovations that have the power to change the world. Its programmes and activities raise awareness of global problems, celebrate solutions, and catalyze action for positive social and environmental impact, today and in the future.

 

Art Salon is a framework for the active engagement of art collectors and cultural enthusiasts who are interested in growing and maintaining close ties with the UAE creative community under a wide range of programming such as, Monthly Talks, Monthly Events, Signature Events, Art Salon Save and Art Salon Concierge.

 

Art Week is the UAE’s biggest cultural week highlighting art, design and events across the city. This event happens in parallel to the Art Dubai Fair every year.