Dubai
UAE
Dubai has rapidly become a major art market hub, with Art Dubai, the Alserkal Avenue arts district, and ambitious cultural projects positioning the city as a gateway between East and West.
27 galleries
1604 Art Space
non profit
An independent, non-commercial artist-run space dedicated to supporting emerging local artists and curators.
1604artspace.com1x1 Art Gallery
commercial gallery
Established in 1996, this gallery specializes in contemporary Indian art and has expanded to include Emirati and Middle Eastern artists.
1x1artgallery.comAisha Alabbar Gallery
commercial gallery
One of the first women-led Emirati galleries, focused on pioneering local and Gulf-based artists with a strong emphasis on research and education.
aishaalabbar.artAKKA Project Dubai
commercial gallery
An international gallery and project space that specializes in contemporary art from the African continent and its diaspora.
akkaproject.comAlserkal Arts Foundation
foundation
A non-profit foundation providing opportunities for artists and researchers through residencies, public art commissions, and grants.
alserkal.onlineAyyam Gallery
commercial gallery
A leading arts organization that manages the careers of diverse established and emerging artists from the Middle East.
ayyamgallery.comBayt AlMamzar
non profit
An independent, non-profit domestic space and art studio located in a 1980s villa, supporting emerging local artists and experimental practices.
baytalmamzar.orgCarbon 12
commercial gallery
Since 2008, Carbon 12 has initiated a comprehensive, global program of institution-grade artists to the UAE contemporary art scene.
carbon12.artConcrete
other
An OMA-designed multi-disciplinary event space in Alserkal Avenue hosting major art exhibitions and cultural events.
alserkal.onlineCuadro Fine Art Gallery
commercial gallery
A platform for contemporary art in Dubai offering a curatorial program, residencies, and educational initiatives.
cuadroart.comCustot Gallery Dubai
commercial gallery
Founded by Stéphane Custot, the gallery presents a dynamic selection of European and American contemporary art.
custotgallerydubai.aeEfie Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializes in the representation and advancement of artists of African origin, both from the continent and its global diaspora, fostering cross-cultural exchange.
efiegallery.comFiretti Contemporary
commercial gallery
A gallery that aligns art with sustainability and social issues, serving as a vehicle for social change through the works of regional and international artists.
firetticontemporary.comGallery Isabelle van den Eynde
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery representing a roster of artists from the Middle East and beyond with a focus on conceptual and material rigor.
ivde.netGreen Art Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art space representing a multi-generational mix of artists from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
gagallery.comGrey Noise
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery that focuses on experimental work from South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
greynoise.orgIshara Art Foundation
foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to presenting contemporary art from South Asia and its diaspora.
ishara.orgJameel Arts Centre
art center
An independent institution dedicated to contemporary art, exhibition-making, and research in the Middle East and North Africa.
jameelartscentre.orgLawrie Shabibi
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery supporting mid-career and emerging talent, mainly from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
lawrieshabibi.comLeila Heller Gallery
commercial gallery
One of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UAE, promoting a program of artists from the Middle East, Central Asia, and the West.
leilahellergallery.comOpera Gallery
commercial gallery
An international gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art masters, including paintings, sculptures, and photography.
operagallery.comPerrotin Galleries
commercial gallery
An international gallery founded in Paris, representing a diverse range of contemporary artists.
perrotin.comTabari Artspace
commercial gallery
Formerly Artspace Dubai, this gallery aims to promote Middle Eastern art to a global audience, focusing on established and emerging talent.
tabariartspace.comTashkeel
art center
An independent resource center and gallery providing studios and workspaces for visual artists and designers.
tashkeel.orgThe Farjam Collection
foundation
A private collection and foundation showcasing Islamic, Middle Eastern, and Western art through rotating exhibitions.
farjamcollection.com