Art & Exhibitions
Explore the dynamic art scene of the Middle East with Martyn White UAE. From major exhibitions and emerging regional talent to gallery highlights and cultural commentary, this Art section celebrates the creativity, innovation, and vision shaping contemporary art across the region. Discover the artists, practices, and spaces that define the Middle East’s vibrant cultural landscape, connecting tradition with modernity and local narratives with global dialogue.
Roots at Mercato Beach: A Reflection on Dubai’s Evolving Public Art Landscape
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.
Sikka Art & Design Festival: Why It Should Be at the Top of Your Dubai Must‑Do List
Planning a trip to Dubai? Discover why the Sikka Art & Design Festival is one of the city’s most immersive cultural experiences. Explore art houses, murals, workshops, food concepts and live performances, and find out why Sikka should be at the top of your Dubai itinerary.
Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026: A Living Tapestry of Dubai’s Creative Future
Step inside the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026, where more than 1,000 creatives transformed Al Shindagha into a living cultural landscape. Explore the artworks, installations, performances and stories that shaped this year’s edition and discover how Sikka continues to define Dubai’s creative future.
Isola Space: Dubai’s New Hub for Design, Creativity, and Collaboration
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.
The Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design
Step inside the Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design Dubai, a serene Scandinavian retreat built with sustainable materials and warm, textural design by Nordic Homeworx.
Dubai’s Evolving Public Art Scene: Transforming the City into an Open-Air Gallery
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.
Dubai Culture Unveils Two Striking Murals in Al Quoz Creative Zone
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.
I’m Never Coming Back – Aidha Badr at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai
Discover I’m Never Coming Back by artist Aidha Badr at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai. Opening 19 September 2025, the solo exhibition explores motherhood, identity, and transformation through intimate, thought-provoking works.
Henge Opens New Dubai Flagship on Palm Jumeirah – A Showcase of Italian Design Excellence in the UAE
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.
Emotion Unleashed: Ihab Ahmad’s ‘I PUT MY BRAIN ON PAUSE!’ Opens at Firetti Contemporary in Dubai
Discover Ihab Ahmad’s latest art exhibition at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai. Opening June 20, 2025, this bold solo show features vibrant paintings, wooden sculptures, and a Lamborghini transformed into art. A must-see UAE art event celebrating emotion, imagination, and artistic freedom.
Deliberate Pauses: A Landmark Public Art Installation in Hatta by Shaikha Al Mazrou
The UAE’s landscape becomes both canvas and collaborator in Deliberate Pauses, the largest site-specific art intervention in Dubai to date. Conceived by acclaimed Emirati artist Shaikha Al Mazrou, this striking installation transforms the dramatic terrain of Leem Lake in Hatta into a space for stillness, reflection, and connection.
Padel Edition Dubai: A Design-Driven Sporting Destination Elevating the Padel Experience
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.
Mestaria Gallery: Interwoven, Areej Raja
Showcasing at Mestaria Gallery on Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, "Interwoven" explores the connection between humanity and nature, highlighting intertwining patterns.
Dubai Design Week 2024: Downtown Design
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.
Firetti Contemporary: The Cosmic Renaissance
At Firetti Contemporary, Kaikhan Salakhov's artworks showcase intricate geometric patterns that embody complex cosmic principles and the challenges humanity may confront in the future.
Gallery Isabelle: Fariba Boroufar - In Our Bones
Gallery Isabelle showcases an exquisite exhibition, ‘In Our Bones,’ marking Fariba Boroufar’s inaugural solo showcase in the UAE, running from October 31st to December 7th, 2024. Boroufar’s approach to weaving—though seemingly primitive—paired with her depictions of architectural forms and traditions nearing extinction, crafts a poetic reflection of our fractured reality, serving both as a protest against forgetfulness and as a homage to alternative ways of inhabiting our world.
Flag Garden 2024 - UAE Flag Day
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.
Zawyeh Gallery: The Land and I Nabil Anani
In this captivating exhibition at Zawyeh Gallery, located in Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue arts hub, Nabil Anani draws inspiration from the land, focusing on landscapes for over twenty years. In The Land and I, Anani depicts himself as deeply connected to the earth he illustrates, showcasing how the land shapes his identity and the lives of its people.
I Kept The Night Vigil: A Profound Exploration of Women’s Voices Across and Beyond the Middle East
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.
Mestaria Exploring Mestaria Gallery: A Contemporary Art Haven in DubaiGallery, Dubai
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.