A special edition of Art Dubai will take place at Madinat Jumeirah from 15-17 May 2026 (preview 14 May). It will foreground the galleries, institutions and communities that have shaped the region’s art market and cultural scene
Programme
This special edition of Art Dubai reflects the fair’s 20-year history and the present moment, and will showcase leading local, regional and international galleries alongside artist commissions and ambitious collaborations with the UAE’s leading institutions.
EXHIBITORS
Spanning a range of contemporary, modern and digital practices, this special edition reflects Art Dubai’s continued commitment to bridging regional practices with global contexts.
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TALKS
Featuring artists, curators, researchers and collectors, this daily programme of talks spotlights the voices who are shaping the region’s cultural conversation.
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DUBAI COLLECTION
Dubai’s first collection of modern and contemporary art presents Moving Forward, an exhibition drawn from over 20 private collections with key artworks from Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim, Brahim Dhahak and Leila Nseir.
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Special Projects
Complementing the gallery presentations, this special edition of Art Dubai will present an ambitious programme of commissions, large-scale installations, exhibitions, performances and screenings, delivered in partnership with the UAE’s leading galleries and cultural institutions.
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INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS
INSTALLATIONS & COMMISSIONS
