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abudhabiart.ae is the official website of the former Abu Dhabi Art fair, operated by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2009, the fair held its 17th and final edition in 2025 and will officially transform into Frieze Abu Dhabi in 2026. The inaugural new edition is scheduled for November 20-22, 2026, at the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi, making it one of the most prominent international contemporary art fairs in the Middle East.
The website currently offers three main types of services: first, it publishes basic information about the 2026 new fair and answers frequently asked questions from exhibitors and visitors; second, it opens the gallery application channel, with the application cycle running each March. Participation fees are clearly stated: a non-refundable application fee of USD 500 plus a booth fee of USD 560 per square meter; third, it offers virtual online viewing rooms for past editions, allowing users to browse previous artworks and watch recordings of industry talks. Visitor ticketing information has yet to be released, with the site only noting that details will be announced closer to the event.
On the plus side, as an official platform, the site provides authoritative and transparent information, with clear application rules and rights for exhibitors. It also preserves a complete archive of past art content, allowing users who cannot attend in person to explore Abu Dhabi's art ecosystem online. Backed by Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, it integrates local cultural, tourism, and artistic resources, ensuring professional credibility. The downside is that the new fair has not yet taken place, and a large amount of core information such as tickets and schedules remains unpublished, limiting the site's practical utility at the moment. Additionally, only galleries are accepted as exhibitors—independent artists cannot apply.
The site is currently accessible directly from China with stable loading speeds and supports English browsing. Domestic art industry professionals and art enthusiasts can access the information without a VPN.
It is well-suited for international art galleries, art collectors, and cultural tourists planning to visit Abu Dhabi. General art enthusiasts can also use the online viewing rooms to learn about the contemporary art scene in the Middle East.
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