Love experiencing the art scenery but don’t know where to find quality art galleries to visit in Dubai? Don’t worry, we got you covered! Dubai has lots and lots of art galleries and exhibitions for you to discover. We selected the 3 top spots in Dubai where experiential luxury meets art.
We will begin our review journey from the heart of Al Quoz town in western Dubai where Alserkal Avenue is located. Moving on to Madinat Jumeirah where you will find the Art Dubai Fair. As for the Dubai Design District, you will find it all the way near Mohammed bin Rashid City. Be ready for our exciting journey in the art world!
Alserkal Avenue: The Ultimate Experience.
Want to experience art with all of your senses? Then Alserkal Avenue is the perfect spot for you. Alserkal is more than just one gallery, it is an entire district of galleries. What was once a marble factory is now an industrial site that has over 40 creative spaces, including our favorite: The A4 Space. You can enjoy the amazing, distinctive public art of local artists and designers by yourself. Or perhaps with your family members and friends.
The Avenue provides the full experience; you may appreciate the art scene while still indulging in other daily activities. In the mood to watch an award-winning movie created by an independent creator? Then you might want to give Cinema Akil a visit. Time for lunch? Then head to the Wild & the Moon Café. With a variety of luxurious options. You can spend the entire day in Alserkal avenue without wasting a moment.
Alserkal Avenue: The A4 Space.
In case you were searching for a versatile space that has it all, A4 Space is the one for you. The A4 Space is a workspace and a community for creatives that is open to the public. If you were in need for a place to develop your creative side within or to simply relax in, then we would suggest stopping by the A4 library. If you want to get back home with an artwork, then you will find the STORiEs Concept Art Store. Which sells the handmade artworks of local artists. Want to watch a movie privately? Then give the screening room a chance. And if you were in need for a snack, then simply head to the Appetite Café that is located within the A4 space.
Alserkal Avenue: Nostalgia Classic Cars Showroom.
As the name suggests, Nostalgia takes you back in a time machine. Not only its a pleasant, surreal artistic scenery, but you can also buy a car for yourself or sell a car of yours if you were planning to! The place is full of classic cars that were carefully chosen and then restored to perfection and are now available for purchase. When you enter the space, you will immediately notice the retro vibes that the space gives off. The classic cars are displayed in the space under dimmed lights, which makes it truly a unique, distinctive experience.
To get the best out of your visit to Alserkal Avenue, be sure to check their website and social media before you go. So you can plan your journey ahead!
Reach out to AlSerkal Avenue:
+971 4 333 3464
Street 8, Al Quoz 1.
Art Dubai: a Journey within the Art Realm.
If you are interested in staying up to date with the current art scene in the MENASA region, then Art Dubai is the perfect destination for you! The fair itself is here since thirteen years ago. It contains 60 galleries from all around the world. In each year, the galleries that participate in Art Dubai increase in their numbers. It is a great way for artists and galleries to get to know each other from all around the world.
Art Dubai: The Location itself.
Art Dubai is enormous; it has the galleries divided into three halls, the first two halls are inside the same building. The first hall is truly amazing, they call it the Contemporary and BAWWABA Hall, it contains the Contemporary art and BAWWABA’s art gallery artworks. What is interesting in this hall is that the artists were given a theme, and their artworks that are related to this theme are featured there.
Moving on,
The Second hall is Contemporary and Modern Art. It showcases the artworks of contemporary and modern artists, artworks that are very captivating. Each art gallery has a color in its banner that identifies it, and each color is a mark. If the color is Purple then this art gallery features contemporary art. Similarly, if that color is Blue then this art gallery features modern art. This information is very valuable for first timers who want to know what they are looking at.
Art Dubai: Know More About it.
Regarding the hall, which was in a different building, it is called Residents Campus Art Abu Dhabi Now. If you are interested in knowing more about the UAE’s art galleries, and artists it is the perfect section within Art Dubai for you.
To know more about the themes and timing of Art Dubai, be sure to visit Art Dubai social media pages. And visit their website to grab Art Dubai tickets to experience a well-planned, enjoyable journey. What are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now and head to Art Dubai for an extraordinary experience!
Reach out to Art Dubai:
+971 4 563 1400
Dubai Design District Building 7
Dubai Design District (d3): Spend More Quality Time with Your Loved Ones!
If you are planning to go shopping for top fashion brands while also enjoying food, art, architecture, design, and colorful murals at the same time, then Dubai Design District is where you want to plan your next trip! Opened in 2013, d3 is a modern free zone that has both indoor and outdoor spaces. With selective businesses and offices, and a creative atmosphere, d3 is a great place to spend some time with your family and friends! You won’t regret inviting your art-loving friend there, trust me, they will enjoy it! We would suggest that you head to d3 in cooler weather though, as it will mostly be an outdoor walk.
Dubai Design District (d3): The Events.
In Dubai Design District, fashion and design events take place throughout the year. Dubai Design Week is one of those events that you should pay attention to, it is an annual event that takes place every second week of November of every year. Downtown Design trade fair is a major part of this event, as it showcases limited edition, high-end original interior, and home furnishing designs which are brought to Dubai by over 200 design brands from all around the world.
Dubai Design week also has an outdoor marketplace for those who fancy a long walk under the sky while shopping for quality handmade products or delicious food. Have a deep chat with your loved ones while gently walking across the marketplace. The marketplace is truly a unique traditional market experience that you don’t want to miss.
The 2040: d3 Architecture Exhibition is another part of the Dubai Design week as well. If you or your loved ones are interested in futuristic buildings and architecture, then this one’s for you! Architects and designers exhibit how they are imagining the future cities form in the next 20 years, all while being inspired by their current surroundings and their own cultures. Be sure not to miss this!
Reach out to d3!
+971 4 433 3000
Level 2, Building 3, Dubai Design District, Dubai
To know what the available art exhibitions are and when they are held you need to grab your calendar and make sure to view those galleries’ websites! Be ready when you go to explore these wonderful art districts, prepare yourself for a long walk. Those art districts are vast and have so many art galleries and exhibitions to explore!