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Careers

Opportunities

Art Dubai and its associated fairs and events are always looking for driven, excellent arts enthusiasts and professionals to join our growing team based in Dubai, UAE. In general, we tend to look for employees with strong English language skills and preferably also Arabic as a first or second language. UAE Nationals and those residents in the UAE are encouraged to apply. Written and spoken French / Russian / Farsi / Hindi / Urdu are also desirable. We also list a range of job opportunities within the arts and cultural sector from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

Please note that we offer a limited number of professional development opportunities in the lead-up to the fair, including Traineeship and Volunteer programmes. These highly-sought-after positions offer the opportunity to take on a key role at Art Dubai at an early stage in your career and gain highly valuable experience. Please check the links below and follow us on social media as these positions become available over the next few months.

Job Openings at Art Dubai

Talks Programme Manager 

The Talks Programme Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering Art Dubai’s renowned talks programme. This dynamic position involves managing all aspects of the programme, including liaising with participants, coordinating with partners, and working with internal teams to ensure its seamless execution. The role requires excellent organisational skills, clear communication, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a high-profile and fast-paced environment.

You can download the job description by clicking here.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to careers@artdubai.ae with the subject line “Talks Manager – YOUR NAME”.

Partnerships Project Manager 

Art Dubai is seeking a dynamic Partnerships Project Manager to coordinate and manage the production and logistics of partner activations, sponsor spaces, and programming for the upcoming fair. This role involves working closely with renowned partners, overseeing on-site operations, and supporting key deliverables, from proposal creation to event execution.

 

Explore the full job description by clicking here.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to careers@artdubai.ae with the subject line “Partnerships Project Manager – YOUR NAME”.

CAD 12.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Campus Art Dubai (CAD) 12.0 Professional Development, is designed to give aspiring art professionals and young talent an in-depth understanding of how different creative industries function, providing exclusive insights into key roles in the art and culture sector, as well as facilitating career growth with professional opportunities that address the skills and local context required to succeed. This programme gives individuals the chance to gain real hands-on experience working alongside the Art Dubai team, and to take on areas of responsibility through the three to six month period in the lead-up to the fair. The role also includes regular meetings and mentoring by senior members of the Art Dubai team.

Traineeship applications for Art Dubai 2025 are now open.

 

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VOLUNTEERS

Art Dubai’s Volunteer programme is returning for another edition, inviting passionate and proactive individuals to get involved in, and experience, all aspects of the Middle East’s leading international art fair, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah.

 

Volunteers are given capacity-building opportunities across the fair such as manning welcome desks, interacting with guests and audiences, providing information to visitors and other specialised tasks within different programmes and areas.

 

Volunteer applications for Art Dubai 2025 will open closer to the fair.