#DubaiArtSeason 2022: A guide to UAE's biggest art fair

Dubai: Dubai city will be transformed into an open art exhibition with various installations and events during the Dubai Art Season (DAS) 2022. This year’s edition includes a set of creative initiatives and events that will be organised across Dubai under the theme ‘Take a Walk on the Art Side’, transforming the emirate into an open art exhibition that invites citizens, residents and visitors to enjoy “exceptional experiences”. Find out where:

Art Dubai’s digital section explores the expanding digital art world.
March 11-13

The 15th edition examines digital artefacts and crypto economies.
March 11-13

A production blending world-class performers and modern culture.
March 14

Sikka is celebrating its 10th edition with regional artworks.
March 15-24

Zeman Awwal in Mall of the Emirates showcases UAE's rich heritage.
Until December 2022

The third Artist’s Garden commission at Jameel Arts Centre.
September 4 - October 17

Samson Young’s Artist’s Room features a new, site-specific installation.
March 21 - September 29

A city where people live employed to create the future.
May 7 - October 30

Fahd Burki’s first major solo show, showcasing over 50 works
August 13 - Feb 23

Introducing the artist’s new site-specific work that populates the park.
October 8 - March 5

An open-air, high-calibre market aligned with DIFC Art Nights
March 23 - 27

50 global sculptures, consolidating Dubai as an open-air art gallery.
Until June

50 global sculptures, consolidating Dubai as an open-air art gallery.
March 23 - 27

Art exhibitions and installations, live art and music performances, art and fashion pop ups, creative workshops and inspiring talks.
March 8-31

Works from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as loans from patrons.
Until May 6

Reflects Dubai’s prominence as a leading cultural and artistic hub.
March 16 - 19

Deploys the power of language artworks acknowledging identity and self-recognition
March 31 - September 22

A world where we live with various planetary organisms sustainably.
March 31 - December 9

Artists and their works highlighting Swatch artist residency’s first decade.
Until March 31

Objects and trivial ideas imagined on multiple timelines.
Until March 31

Blending the works of Josh Rowell and Nasser Al Salem.
Until April 13

The exhibition brings together creatives engaging and transforming artworks.
Until March 22