Exhibitions & Experiences

From immersive galleries to the iconic rain of light, Louvre Abu Dhabi offers a cultural journey shaped by art, design and atmosphere on the shores of Saadiyat Island.

Installed along Jumeirah’s Mercato Beach, Roots by Azza Al Qubaisi forms part of Dubai’s expanding public art programme; an initiative reshaping the city’s cultural landscape through immersive, site-responsive sculpture that connects heritage, nature, and contemporary urban life.

Discover “Design Is Served” at Isola Space Dubai (9 Dec 2025 – 10 Jan 2026), an exhibition exploring contemporary tableware, holiday entertaining, and multisensory design experiences. Enjoy workshops, live painting, talks, and installations celebrating creativity and connection.

Explore Isola Space, Dubai’s first-of-its-kind design destination. From its 2024 debut to its 2025 expansion, discover exhibitions, curated events, a design store, café, and collaborative spaces that inspire creativity and connect the UAE’s design community.

Step inside the Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design Dubai, a serene Scandinavian retreat built with sustainable materials and warm, textural design by Nordic Homeworx.

Explore the most impressive installations and designers from Editions 2025. A curated look at innovative craft, design, and creativity at Downtown Design in Dubai.

Discover the standout moments from Downtown Design 2025 at Dubai Design Week. From sculptural furniture and immersive lighting to artisanal craftsmanship, explore the most inspiring interiors, installations, and design innovations shaping the Middle East.

Discover the Urban Commissions 2025 winning project by UAE-based studio Some Kind of Practice. Presented at Dubai Design Week, the proposal reimagines the Emirati courtyard as climate-responsive, inclusive urban infrastructure.

Discover Dubai’s vibrant public art scene, from striking murals to cultural installations, as the city evolves into a global hub for creativity and design.

Discover two striking new murals in Dubai’s Al Quoz Creative Zone by artists Rabab Tantawy, Hend Al Murid, and Dina Saadi. Part of the Dubai Public Art Strategy, these works transform the city into an open-air art gallery and celebrate its growing creative hub.

Discover Henge’s new flagship showroom on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai—an immersive showcase of Italian luxury furniture and bespoke interior design. Explore how Henge brings modern craftsmanship to the UAE’s dynamic design scene.

Explore Padel Edition Dubai, a sophisticated padel and wellness destination where contemporary architecture, refined materiality, and meticulous spatial design elevate the sporting experience. Discover how this design-driven facility is shaping a new standard for padel in the UAE.

Winning the Tanween Foldable Pavilion Challenge, Iwan is a collaborative effort between the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra), architectural practice Mamou Mani Studio, and production partner ABYWAT, a leading GCC company specialising in various finishing and furnishing materials.

Dubai’s art scene has a new star on the rise. The inaugural Dubai Editions art fair, launched as part of Dubai Design Week, has set a bold precedent for the region’s contemporary art and collectable design landscape. The fair provided a fresh platform for limited-edition works, experimental installations, and innovative cross-disciplinary collaborations, bringing together emerging and established artists, designers, and galleries.

Discover the best of Downtown Design Dubai 2024 with Martyn White UAE. Explore luxury interiors, innovative products, and cultural storytelling from the Middle East’s leading contemporary design fair. A curated look at the region’s top creatives, global brands, and immersive experiences in the heart of Dubai Design District.

Design Next was a circular design showcase featured during the 2024 Dubai Design Week, aimed at promoting sustainable practices through innovative materials, circular furniture, and captivating talks and performances.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Umm Suqeim Beach, the 11th edition of Dubai’s Flag Garden stands as a striking tribute to the visionary legacies of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. As part of the #ZayedAndRashid campaign, this year’s installation is the largest ever organised by Brand Dubai, spanning 75 metres in length and 104 metres in height.

Discover ‘I Kept The Night Vigil’, a powerful art exhibition at Leila Heller Gallery Dubai (18 Sep–4 Nov 2024), curated by Behrang Samadzadegan. Showcasing women artists from across and beyond the Middle East, the show explores identity, resilience, and cultural heritage through contemporary art.

Discover Mestaria Gallery in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai—a leading contemporary art space showcasing accessible works by Arabic, African, and Asian artists. Explore the gallery’s unique collection, expert framing services, and welcoming atmosphere.

Hosting the third edition of its Design Week programme, I had the great privilege of visiting Dubai to experience what the fair had to offer. Showcasing a beautiful curation of local and international design, the week hosted a range of talks, programmes and projects from the design, interiors, art and technology industries. A personal favourite from the week was a section called Downtown Dubai - providing a space for local and international designers to showcase their works.