Frieze Abu Dhabi: A New Chapter for the UAE Capital
Abu Dhabi Art evolves into Frieze Abu Dhabi, bringing one of the world's leading fair brands to Saadiyat Island for its first edition this November.
Abu Dhabi's flagship art fair enters a new era. Following its long run as Abu Dhabi Art, the event has been reborn as Frieze Abu Dhabi, bringing one of the world's most influential fair organisers to the UAE capital for its inaugural edition in November 2026.
Staged at Manarat Al Saadiyat — in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District, neighbour to Louvre Abu Dhabi and the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi — the fair cements the emirate's position as a global art destination.
For collectors, Frieze's arrival means deeper international gallery participation and a sharper spotlight on artists from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. It is a landmark moment for the region's market, and one to watch closely.
Essentials: 20–22 November 2026 · Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, UAE.