With all its iconic skyscrapers, glamorous shopping malls, entertainment spots and cultural hubs, Dubai still has more than enough room for a vibrant art culture. Here are some of the top galleries and places to visit for a glimpse at the city’s artistic side.
Jameel Arts Centre
Located on the Jaddaf Waterfront, this venue combines contemporary art and architecture, making it an epitome of the city’s unique creativity. Inside, you’ll find rotating art exhibitions and a vibrant artist’s library, treating visitors to all manner of colourful expressions on display.
Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba
Created in 2008 to be a space for emerging local artists and Dubai’s growing art culture, Taksheel has more than lived up to its purpose. Not far from top hotels in the city like Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, the gallery is always buzzing with activity, from artist-led tours to exhibitions and interactive workshops.
City Walk
While known for its dining, shopping and entertainment hotspots, Dubai’s City Walk also serves as a kind of open-air gallery, thanks to the Dubai Walls project from 2016. As you stroll through the area during a day out from your luxury hotel in Dubai, you’ll come across a range of vibrant murals, each expressing a unique form of creativity.
Dubai Design District
Home to a number of galleries, boutiques and buildings with sleek architecture, Dubai Design District is all about creativity and artistic expression. It hosts a number of events, from design events that give prominence to various art forms, including street fashion, art and music.
