Popular Dubai art events to look forward to in 2024
Are you looking for upcoming art events in Dubai? From captivating fairs to exciting exhibitions, the city will be a buzzing nexus for the art community this year. So, let’s look at 2024’s most eagerly anticipated exhibitions and art events in Dubai.
UPCOMING ART EVENTS IN DUBAI 2024
ART DUBAI
The highly anticipated Art Dubai returns for its 17th edition, presenting a vibrant panorama of contemporary art from over 400 artists across 40 countries. The three-day event will showcase various artworks, including Contemporary, Modern, Bawwaba and Digital.
The event will also offer insightful artist talks, educational workshops and stimulating conferences for every age.
- Tickets:
- 1-day ticket: AED 100
- 3-day ticket (1st – 3rd March): AED 180
- Dates and timings:
- Wednesday, 28th February | 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm | Invitation Only
- Thursday, 29th February 29 | 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm | Invitation Only
- Friday, 1st March | 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm | General Admission
- Saturday, 2nd March | 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm | General Admission
- Sunday, 3rd March| 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm | General Admission
- Location: Madinat Jumeirah
- Contact: artdubai.ae
SIKKA ART AND DESIGN FESTIVAL
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority brings you the 12th edition of the Sikka Art and Design Festival in Dubai. The 2024 edition of the Sikka Festival will feature events that celebrate visual arts, theatre, music and film.
You can engage in enriching workshops, participate in insightful poetry evenings and savour tantalising culinary delights from homegrown F&B concepts.
- Dates: 23rd February – 3rd March 2024
- Location: Al Shindagha Historical Neighbourhood
- Timings: Subject to the date
- Contact: sikkartandesign.com, @sikkaplatform (Instagram)
WORLD ART DUBAI
Returning for its 10th edition, World Art Dubai continues to captivate the city’s art scene with its diverse and inclusive platform.
A haven for collectors and enthusiasts alike, World Art Dubai showcases a curated selection of over 4,000 artworks from more than 300 galleries and individual artists from 50+ countries. Additionally, the festival will feature many workshops, talks and art galleries.
- Dates: 2nd May – 5th May
- Location: Za’abeel Halls # 1, 2 and 3, Dubai World Trade Centre
- Timings:
- Wednesday: 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Invitation only)
- Thursday – Sunday: 01:00 pm – 09:00 pm
- Contact: worldartdubai.com/contact-us (Contact respective representative)
Quoz Arts Fest
Quoz Arts Fest ignites Dubai with a vibrant weekend of electrifying live music, captivating art installations, delectable culinary delights and enriching workshops. Imagine a two-day showcase with the region’s most celebrated and emerging talents.
From crowd-pleasing markets bursting with local treasures to invigorating sunrise workouts and an array of culinary adventures — Quoz Arts Fest Dubai promises an unforgettable experience at Alserkal Avenue.
- Tickets: AED 63 per day (Entry is free for 18 & Under Pass students and senior citizens)
- Dates: 27th January – 28th January 2024 (Passed)
- Location: Alserkal Avenue
- Timings: 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
ART EXHIBITIONS IN DUBAI
Aside from art festivals, there are a number of art exhibitions in Dubai that you can look forward to this year.
DESERT DISPLACEMENT BY ISHMAEL RANDALL WEEKS
Ishmael Randall-Weeks’s second solo exhibition, “Desert Displacements,” presents a captivating dialogue between the architecture, design and spiritual tapestry of Peruvian and Arab cultures. Meticulously crafted artwork transcends these disciplines’ boundaries — finding its anchor in profound narratives that resonate across time and space.
Randall-Weeks skillfully refracts visions of the past and future through his pieces — drawing inspiration from the architectural legacies of Bauhaus and the evocative symbols of pre-Columbian cultures.
- Date: 11th January – 9th February 2024
- Location: Lawrie Shabibi, Warehouse 2, Alserkal Avenue.
- Timings: Sun – Thu 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | Sat 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
DIARY BY TAMMAM AZZAM
Ayyam Gallery is pleased to present Diary, a solo exhibition featuring Syrian artist Tammam Azzam’s recent body of work.
The exhibition titled “Diary” presents a series of paintings and works on paper exploring the intersection of urban decay and aesthetic beauty. Blending collage techniques with oil paints, the artist constructs hauntingly beautiful compositions featuring abstracted city ruins.
- Date: 8th January – 20th February 2024
- Location: Ayyam Gallery, Alserkal Avenue
SHEHER, PRAKRITI, DEVI BY GAURI GILL
Marking a significant curatorial debut, Gauri Gill presents “Sheher, Prakriti, Devi,” an exhibition exploring the intricate tapestry of human existence.
The exhibition draws its title from Hindustani words for “city,” “nature” and “deity.” It brings together twelve artists and collectives whose diverse practices engage with these interconnected spheres.
- Date: 19th January – 1st June 2024
- Location: Ishara Art Foundation, Unit 3, Alserkal Avenue
HOW TO DISAPPEAR BY ANA MAZZEI
Next on our list is Green Art Gallery which presents a captivating exhibition by Brazilian sculptor Ana Mazzei. Her art transcends traditional boundaries, weaving fragments of narratives through captivating drawings, videos, sculptures and installations.
Prepare to be captivated by fragments of stories, whispers of memories and echoes of imagination as you step into Mazzei’s “How To Disappear” world.
- Date: 27th February – 20th April 2024
- Location: Unit# 28, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1
- Timings: 11:00 am – 07:00 pm, Sunday: closed
- Contact: +971-4-346-9305
IMMORTAL MOMENT – COPING WITH THE SHOCK BY FAISAL SAMRA
Ayyam Gallery is pleased to present Immortal Moment – Coping with the Shock, a solo exhibition featuring Faisal Samra’s recent body of work.
This exhibition showcases the second body of work from the Immortal Moment project, in which Faisal Samra creates artworks through the accumulation of instances, pushing the viewer to question the opportunities of a single moment.
- Date: 27th February – 15th April 2024
- Location: Ayyam Gallery, Alserkal Avenue
FAQs
WHERE CAN I BUY AFFORDABLE ARTWORK IN DUBAI?
Places like Urban Frames and Artezaar are great options to buy reasonably-priced artwork in Dubai. You can also consider buying art from World Art Dubai. Their pieces are highly affordable!
WHEN IS MIDDLE EAST FILM AND COMIC CON 2024?
Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) is one of the biggest events on the Abu Dhabi events calendar. The festival will be held from 9th to 11th February 2024.
WHEN IS THE LIGHT ART FESTIVAL 2024 HAPPENING?
As the art season unfolds, Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival 2024 and Sharjah Light Festival 2024 are ready to illuminate the UAE landscape, offering unique experiences for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
That’s all for our roundup of the most happening art events in Dubai in 2024. Art buffs should all consider visiting the Theatre of Digital Arts in Dubai, which hosts many spectacular art shows and events.
Passionate about street art? There are several unmissable street art spots in Dubai that you can explore.
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