Abu Dhabi
UAE
Abu Dhabi is building one of the world's most ambitious cultural landscapes, with the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island at its heart.
15 galleries
421 Arts Campus
art center
An independent platform for emerging artists and creative practitioners in the region, housed in renovated industrial warehouses in the historic Mina Zayed district.
421.onlineAbu Dhabi Art Fair
other
A platform for modern and contemporary art and public programmes, bringing together a selection of leading galleries from across the world.
abudhabiart.aeArtbooth Gallery
commercial gallery
A cross-cultural art space that promotes Middle Eastern and Asian artists through curated exhibitions and art fair participation.
artboothgallery.comBait 15
non profit
An artist-run studio and exhibition space located in a residential villa, fostering experimental and community-based art practices.
bait15.comBassam Freiha Art Foundation
foundation
A private art foundation showcasing a diverse collection of Orientalist and modern regional art, with a mission to inspire and educate.
bfaf.aeCultural Foundation
art center
Built in 1981 as the UAE's first dedicated cultural center, it features a diverse program of modern and contemporary art exhibitions, theatre, and the Abu Dhabi Children's Library.
culturalfoundation.aeEtihad Modern Art Gallery
commercial gallery
A private contemporary art gallery located in a villa setting, showcasing works by Emirati and international artists.
etihadmodernart.aeGhaf Art Gallery
commercial gallery
One of the earliest independent galleries for contemporary art in Abu Dhabi, supporting local talent and hosting regular exhibitions for the local community.
ghafstudios.comLouvre Abu Dhabi
museum
The first universal museum in the Arab world, showcasing works of historical, cultural, and sociological significance from ancient to modern times.
louvreabudhabi.aeManarat Al Saadiyat
art center
A purpose-built art and culture center on Saadiyat Island, serving as a hub for art exhibitions, community events, and the annual Abu Dhabi Art fair.
manaratalsaadiyat.aeN2N Gallery
commercial gallery
An art gallery dedicated to showcasing European academic painting and contemporary European art, blending realism with modernism.
n2nartgallery.comRAI / Rizq Art Initiative
non profit
An independent cultural institution focusing on facilitating artistic exchange and showcasing contemporary art and research from the Global South.
rizqart.comSalwa Zeidan Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializing in contemporary art, this gallery represents established and emerging artists with a focus on minimalist and sensible aesthetics.
salwazeidangallery.com