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Art Dubai
17
Apr
Date
17 Apr (Friday)
Time
Fri 17 – Sun 19 Apr
Venue
Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre, Madinat Jumeirah - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Art Dubai 2026 is the 20th-anniversary edition of the leading international art fair in the Middle East. Originally scheduled for April, the fair has been postponed to May 2026 due to regional instability.
The 20th edition operates under the theme "Future, Past, Present" and is the first under new fair director Dunja Gottweis.
Art Dubai is the centerpiece of the broader Dubai Art Season 2026 (January 21 – April 26), which includes:
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•New Dates: May 14–17, 2026 (Previously scheduled for April 15–19).
•Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
•Revised Format: The 2026 edition will feature a more "focused and flexible" adapted format, moving away from a standard fair model to prioritize presentations, collaborations, and public programming.
•Art Dubai Galleries: Contemporary and modern art presentations from over 35 countries.
•Zamaniyyat: A new platform (formerly Art Dubai Modern) focused on 20th-century modernisms from the 1950s to the 1990s.
•Bawwaba ("Gateway"): Dedicated to solo presentations by emerging and mid-career artists from the Global South.
•Bawwaba Extended: A new section for 2026 featuring large-scale immersive installations, sound art, and public interventions across the Madinat Jumeirah campus.
•Art Dubai Digital: Titled "Myth of the Digital," this section explores the intersection of technology and contemporary art, featuring AI-driven sculptures and interactive media.
•Global Art Forum: The 20th-anniversary forum titled "Before and After Everything" will examine memory and cultural futures.
•Ticketing: Detailed ticket pricing for the revised May dates has not yet been fully updated on the Official Art Dubai Website, as the postponement was announced recently (March 19, 2026).
•Accessibility: The venue is accessible via the Red Line Metro (Dubai Internet City or Mall of the Emirates stations) followed by a short bus ride (Line 88 or 81) or taxi.
•World Art Dubai: Scheduled for April 18–20, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As of late March, there has been no official statement regarding its postponement.
•Sikka Art & Design Festival: Typically held in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood.
•Al Quoz Arts Fest: A celebration of community and creativity in the industrial Al Quoz district.
•Confirmed galleries and artists for the 2026 edition.
•VIP program access and private collection tours.
•Other exhibitions taking place across Dubai during your visit.
Updated at 20 Mar 2026
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