Art Dubai is the leading voice of the region’s cultural scene, offering an international platform to its artistic community. The 2025 edition of the fair was covered in over 4000 articles by media from 50 countries – find highlight coverage below.
“The number of fair visitors was astronomical, with many coming to the Emirates or even the Middle East for the first time, lured by growing interest in the scene, and two vast curatorial trips. And for Arab and South Asian curators, collectors, artists and art world professionals, the fair has retained its focal position.”
“the beating heart of an international platform dedicated to galleries and artists from underrepresented regions… Art Dubai has been pivotal in catalyzing global exchanges and careers for Global South artists.”
“The prospects for Dubai as an interesting art hotspot in the Middle East and its Art Dubai fair couldn’t be better.”
“[Art Dubai is] a fair that not only reflects the present moment but also questions it, visually, politically, and emotionally. [It] isn’t simply keeping pace with global discourse, it’s actively shaping where it goes next.”
“The great advantage of Dubai is the internationality that is in its DNA. Our aim is to serve this diversity.”
“On the VIP day, the sprawling venue’s halls pulsed with anticipation as throngs of collectors bustled through the fair from morning until sundown. As the U.A.E. continues to grow as an art hub, the fair is well-positioned to further bolster its standing in a country that is drawing new galleries and collectors.”
“From championing the Global South to reimagining digital frontiers, Art Dubai has evolved into a year-round platform shaping the UAE’s cultural infrastructure—while helping reframe global art narratives.”
“Since its establishment in 2007, Art Dubai has grown to become a pivoting force in the city’s art scene.”
“As Art Dubai 2025 approaches, the fair stands as a testament to the city’s unwavering commitment to the arts, creativity, and innovation, ensuring its place as a global cultural powerhouse. ”
