Photo: Ania Soliman (Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut Hamburg)

As one of the world’s most dynamic art fairs, Art Dubai has announced an ambitious lineup for its 2025 edition, reinforcing

 its pivotal role in shaping the city’s cultural landscape. Taking place at Madinat Jumeirah from April 18–20, with exclusive 

previews on April 16 and 17, the fair will once again serve as a global nexus for artistic exchange and intellectual discourse.

Since its inception in 2007, Art Dubai has been instrumental in the growth of the region’s creative economy, forging 

long-term partnerships with institutions, businesses, and government bodies to deliver high-impact cultural programming. 

The 2025 edition promises to elevate this mission through significant artist commissions, groundbreaking talks, and initiatives

 designed to cultivate the next generation of cultural leaders.

Photo: Ouchhh Studios

One of the key highlights of this year’s edition is a new series of performances and site-specific interventions by acclaimed Mexican artist Héctor Zamora, marking the launch of a multi-year co-commissioning partnership between Art Dubai and Alserkal Avenue. Another major feature is a digital commission by renowned Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem, presented by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer. The fair will also showcase experiential installations that explore the transformation of nature through technology and human experience, with works by Ania Soliman and Total Arts at the Courtyard. Additionally, Art Dubai Digital will unveil a compelling collection of digital installations, including works by Ouchhh Studio, Breakfast, Jacopo Di Cera, and Hybrid Xperience.

Photo: Paula Caballero (Albarran Bourdais)

Beyond its exhibitions, Art Dubai continues to foster dialogue and critical discourse through its flagship conferences. The Global Art Forum, curated by Y7 and commissioned by cultural thinker Shumon Basar, will explore ‘The New New Normal,’ reflecting on the shifting paradigms of the contemporary world. Meanwhile, the second edition of the Digital Summit, titled ‘After the Technological Sublime,’ will examine the evolving relationship between creativity and digital innovation.