ART LIFE

Art life in the UAE — exhibitions, cultural events, where to go in the UAE

From Frontlines to Night Skies: Ten Years of Xposure in Sharjah
In January 2026, Sharjah becomes the photography capital of the region. The Xposure International Photography and Film Festival...
27.01.2026
Art in the Financial District: Exploring the Galleries of DIFC
Dubai’s financial district art cluster today is a self‑contained cultural itinerary that can be easily explored in a...
26.01.2026
Invisible Fish by Saif Azzuz
Lawrie Shabibi opens 2026 with Invisible Fish, a poetic and timely exhibition by Libyan–Yurok artist Saif Azzuz, which...
25.01.2026
NIKA Project Space: Hybrid Vistas
NIKA Project Space has organised Hybrid Vistas, an exhibition featuring five international artists: Adel Abidin, Daniele Genadry, Ali...
24.01.2026
Quoz Arts Fest 2026: Art, Sound, and City in Alserkal Avenue
Quoz Arts Fest 2026 turns Dubai’s Al Quoz district into a walkable stage, where for two days art,...
23.01.2026
Fann À Porter: Printed Matter
Until 3 February 2026, Fann À Porter is hosting Printed Matter, a contemplative group exhibition that features four...
22.01.2026
Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026
Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026 turns Dubai’s historic waterfront into a walkable lab of art, design, and...
21.01.2026
Nja Mahdaoui: The Choreographer of Letters
The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation (BFAF) in Abu Dhabi presents The Choreographer of Letters, a major solo exhibition...
20.01.2026
Al Hosn Festival 2026: A Living Set of Emirati Heritage
Al Hosn Festival 2026 will turn Qasr Al Hosn and the surrounding historic cluster into a large “living...
19.01.2026
Remnants by Kais Salman
Remnants is a solo exhibition by Syrian artist Kais Salman, on display until 18 March 2026, in which...
18.01.2026