Careers

Opportunities

Art Dubai and its associated fairs and events are always looking for driven, excellent arts enthusiasts and professionals to join our growing team based in Dubai, UAE. In general, we tend to look for employees with strong English language skills and preferably also Arabic as a first or second language. UAE Nationals and those residents in the UAE are encouraged to apply. Written and spoken French / Russian / Farsi / Hindi / Urdu are also desirable. We also list a range of job opportunities within the arts and cultural sector from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

Please note that we offer a limited number of professional development opportunities in the lead-up to the fair, including Traineeship and Volunteer programmes. These highly-sought-after positions offer the opportunity to take on a key role at Art Dubai at an early stage in your career and gain highly valuable experience. Please check the links below and follow us on social media as these positions become available over the next few months.

Internships

Traineeships

Volunteers

Traineeships at Art Dubai are aimed at young professionals who have completed internships within the art world, or for those who have experience in other fields and are looking to make a switch to the art world. This unique opportunity gives individuals the opportunity to gain real hands-on experience working alongside the Art Dubai team, and to take on areas of responsibility through the three to four month period in the lead-up to the fair. The role also includes regular meetings and mentoring by senior members of the Art Dubai team.

Department areas include:

Fair Management & Production
VIP Relations
Communications & Social Media
Exhibitor Relations Management
Education & Programming
Sponsorship

Traineeship applications for Art Dubai 2022 are closed. Thank you for your interest.

Job Openings at Art Dubai

There are currently no vacancies at Art Dubai.

GALLERY ASSISTANT PROGRAMME

The Gallery Assistant Programme at Art Dubai 2026 offers participants a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting international galleries during one of the region’s leading art fairs. Assistants play a key role in visitor engagement, artwork care, and daily booth operations.

Gallery Assistants have the opportunity to learn about modern and contemporary art from the fair’s exhibitors, while assisting the exhibitors with their daily tasks.

Applications for the 2026 programme are now open, apply by 15 February using the link below.

APPLY HERE

CAD 13.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Campus Art Dubai (CAD) 13.0 Professional Development, is designed to give aspiring art professionals and young talent an in-depth understanding of how different creative industries function, providing exclusive insights into key roles in the art and culture sector, as well as facilitating career growth with professional opportunities that address the skills and local context required to succeed. This programme gives individuals the chance to gain real hands-on experience working alongside the Art Dubai team, and to take on areas of responsibility through the three to six month period in the lead-up to the fair. The role also includes regular meetings and mentoring by senior members of the Art Dubai team.

Traineeship applications for Art Dubai 2026 are now closed.

VOLUNTEERS

Each year, Art Dubai’s volunteer programme invites passionate and proactive individuals to support, experience and learn about all aspects of Art Dubai, the Middle East’s leading international art fair, which this year will take at our home in Madinat Jumeirah between 16-20 April 2025.

Applications for the 2025 programme are now open, with placements available in both the Volunteer and Gallery Assistant programme. Applicants are invited to submit their applications by 31st January.

Volunteer Programme
Volunteers are given capacity-building opportunities across the fair such as manning welcome desks, interacting with guests and audiences, providing information to visitors and other specialised tasks within different programmes and areas.
To learn more and apply, please click the button below.

Gallery Assistant Programme
Gallery Assistants have the opportunity to learn about modern and contemporary art from the fair’s exhibiting galleries, while assisting the exhibitors with their daily tasks.
To learn more and apply, please click the button below.

Apply to be an Art Dubai volunteer!

Apply to be an Art Dubai volunteer!

We’re calling all art lovers and the culturally curious to join our dynamic team for the upcoming 2025 fair at Madinat Jumeirah from 16-20 April. If you’re passionate about art, eager to learn, and keen to be part of the UAE’s leading annual art event, we’d love for you to join our volunteer team.

What’s in it for you?

Our volunteers are essential to making the fair an unforgettable experience and the programme offers unique insights into the world of contemporary art. You’ll have hands-on experience, meet some of the most exciting international artists, and play a key role in everything from guiding visitors to assisting with talks, partners, and education programmes.

Applications are now closed.