Art Dubai Turns 20: Two Decades at the Heart of the Region's Art Scene
The Gulf's flagship fair marks its 20th anniversary at Madinat Jumeirah, celebrating twenty years of championing art from the Global South.
Art Dubai — the fair that put the Gulf firmly on the international art map — celebrated a major milestone in 2026: its 20th anniversary edition.
Since 2007, Art Dubai has been the region's flagship fair and a vital meeting point for galleries, collectors and institutions from across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Its programme spans contemporary, modern and digital art, alongside a respected commissioning and education platform that has nurtured a generation of regional talent.
Held once again at Madinat Jumeirah, the anniversary edition reaffirmed Dubai's role as the commercial engine of the regional art world — and the essential stop for anyone building a collection of art from the Global South.
Essentials: 17–19 April 2026 (previews 15–16 April) · Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.