Dubai Emerges as Leading Middle East Art Hub Alongside Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Dubai has rapidly become the primary art scene in the Middle East, with neighboring emirates Abu Dhabi and Sharjah also playing key roles. Abu Dhabi, the political capital, hosts major museums including the Louvre, Guggenheim, and the Emirates Museum of Modern Art. Sharjah organizes a contemporary art biennial. Auctions and major art fairs, such as Art Paris Abu Dhabi (November 26–29, 2007), take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Key facts
- Dubai is the leading art scene in the Middle East.
- Abu Dhabi hosts the Louvre, Guggenheim, and the Emirates Museum of Modern Art.
- Sharjah organizes a contemporary art biennial.
- Art Paris Abu Dhabi took place November 26–29, 2007.
- Auctions and major art fairs are held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Entities
Institutions
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
- Emirates Museum of Modern Art
- Art Paris Abu Dhabi
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Middle East
Sources
- artpress —