ART LIFE

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

Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire
Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire at Louvre Abu Dhabi, on view until 25 January 2026, takes one on...
17.01.2026
Civilizations by the Sea: Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2026
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Art Festival 2026 turns a historic coastal village into one of the most interesting...
16.01.2026
In the Space of Becoming by Alia Hussain Lootah
In the Space of Becoming at Aisha Alabbar Gallery is the first solo exhibition by Emirati artist Alia...
15.01.2026
The Wild Within by Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell
Another notable exhibition on view at Leila Heller Gallery is The Wild Within by Ryan Koopmans and Alice...
12.01.2026
Stories in Thousand Pieces by Parinaz Eleish Gharagozlou
Stories in Thousand Pieces is a solo exhibition by Iranian-Egyptian artist and poet Parinaz Eleish Gharagozlou, on display...
11.01.2026
A Year in Art: Festivals, Fairs, and Futures in the UAE 2026
In 2026, the UAE’s art calendar reads like a twelve‑chapter story about how a young cultural landscape becomes...
10.01.2026
The Fire’s Edge by Ali Kaaf
Ayyam Gallery is currently home to The Fire’s Edge, a solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Ali Kaaf, which...
09.01.2026
Houselessness by Mohammed Joha
Zawyeh Gallery in Dubai has organised Houselessness, a powerful solo exhibition by Palestinian artist Mohammed Joha, whose practice...
07.01.2026
The Sun Years by Matthew F Fisher
Taymour Grahne Projects in Dubai is currently hosting The Sun Years, a radiant solo exhibition by American artist...
06.01.2026
Domestic Compositions by Kamrooz Aram
Domestic Compositions is a compelling solo exhibition by acclaimed Iranian-American artist Kamrooz Aram presented at Green Art Gallery,...
05.01.2026