Middle East Art Fair Directory

Discover upcoming art fairs, art festivals, biennials, and art weeks across the Middle East. Filter by country, city, dates, event type, and application status to find the right opportunities for your art career. This directory covers the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

Sikka Art & Design Festival is Dubai Culture’s annual heritage festival spotlighting emerging UAE and GCC creatives.
Ongoing
The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale is a major international showcase of contemporary art, staged at JAX District in Diriyah, just outside Riyadh.
Tuwaiq Sculpture Festival is Riyadh’s annual open air sculpture symposium where Saudi and international artists create monumental public artworks live on site
Al Murabaa Art Festival is a family friendly arts festival in Ajman’s Heritage District where artists showcase their work and host creative experiences.
Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival is a month long art and culture celebration at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village.
Sharjah Xposure is a major visual storytelling festival showcasing photography, film, and creative education.
Art Basel Qatar, is Art Basel’s newest fair, debuting in Doha in February 2026 as a tightly curated Modern and contemporary showcase staged across M7 and the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha.
Upcoming
World Art Dubai is the region’s premier art fair for affordable art and emerging artists, bringing artists and galleries together with collectors, corporate buyers, and art lovers at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Frieze Abu Dhabi is a new Frieze art fair launching in November 2026 at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the Saadiyat Cultural District, evolving from Abu Dhabi Art and bringing leading galleries from the Middle East and around the world.
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