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Abu Dhabi Art

The latest on the UAE capital's flagship art fair and its year-round programme of exhibitions and public events

An installation by artist Wael Al Awar on the Corniche as part of the first Abu Dhabi Public Art Biennial. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial to return in October

Art & DesignJuly 06, 2026
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Unpacking the growth of the UAE’s cultural scene

CultureNovember 27, 2025
The 17th Abu Dhabi Art will be the last before the event rebrands to Frieze Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Seven artists to see at Abu Dhabi Art

Art & DesignNovember 19, 2025
Focus sections at Abu Dhabi Art 2025 are dedicated to Nigeria, Turkey and the Gulf. Victor Besa / The National

Final Abu Dhabi Art fulfils fair's mission to champion under-represented talent

CultureNovember 17, 2025
Abu Dhabi Art is featuring three focus areas this year, highlighting artists from Turkey, Nigeria and the Gulf. Victor Besa / The National

What to expect at this year's Abu Dhabi Art

CultureNovember 17, 2025
Abu Dhabi Art has been held annually since 2007. Seen here, an artwork by Jasem Alsanea at the 2024 festival. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi Art to become Frieze Abu Dhabi in 2026 under new partnership

Art & DesignOctober 10, 2025
Abu Dhabi Art 2025 will run from November 19 to 23. Photo: Abu Dhabi Art

More than 140 galleries taking part in Abu Dhabi Art Fair

Art & DesignSeptember 11, 2025
The Bara Imambara mosque complex in Lucknow was one of the sites that inspired Hannan Arshad's 'safekeeping' installation. Getty Images

How Mughal traditions inspired Hannan Arshad's award-winning installation

Art & DesignJuly 16, 2025
Works by Salmah Al Mansoori, Maktoum Marwan Al Maktoum and Alla Abdunabi will be revealed at Abu Dhabi Art in November. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati and Libyan artists to create pieces inspired by Al Ain for Abu Dhabi Art

CultureJuly 14, 2025
UAE artist and graphic designer Hannan Arshad explores storytelling through material fabrication and historical research. Photo: Admaf

Indian artist's edible brick installation wins Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award

CultureJuly 10, 2025
Mohammed Al-Hawajri and Dina Mattar at Al Jahili Fort, where Mattar's paintings are on show. Photo: DCT – Abu Dhabi

Gaza family of artists find safety and inspiration in the UAE

Art & DesignDecember 18, 2024
The HSBC exhibition at Abu Dhabi Art brought together contributions from Omar Ba, Mandy El Sayegh, Makiko Kudo, Lucia Laguna, and Jadé Fadojutimi in an 'exploration of how self-identity is shaped.'

HSBC debuts ‘connective’ works from its global collection at Abu Dhabi Art

Art & DesignNovember 25, 2024
The Little Prince is widely thought to be the world's most translated book, apart from the Bible. Victor Besa / The National

The Little Prince script up for sale for $1.2 million in Abu Dhabi

CultureNovember 22, 2024
Abu Dhabi Art runs at Manarat Al Saadiyat until Sunday. Victor Besa / The National

Ten must-see pieces at Abu Dhabi Art 2024

Art & DesignNovember 22, 2024
Simrin Mehra Agarwal looks at the regeneration of sunken man-made objects in the Arabian Gulf. Victor Besa / The National

Submarine corals and poppy poetry – what's on at Beyond Emerging Artists

CultureNovember 21, 2024
Sliman Mansour joins seven other artists channelling their emotions and cultural elements through work at Tabari Artspace's booth. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Levant creatives show unwavering connection to their roots at Abu Dhabi Art

Art & DesignNovember 20, 2024
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