Art Dubai 2025 & World Art Dubai 2025: Two Spectacular Art Fairs, One Unmissable Weekend in April

Dubai is set to become the global capital of art this April, as two of the world’s most exciting art fairs—Art Dubai 2025 and World Art Dubai 2025—return for a blockbuster weekend that promises creativity, innovation, and international flair. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time buyer, or just passionate about visual culture, April 2025 is the time to be in Dubai.

Let’s take a look at what’s in store for both of these unmissable art events.

Art Dubai 2025 – The Global Powerhouse of Contemporary & Modern Art

Location: Madinat Jumeirah
Dates: April 16 –  April 20, 2025
Opening Hours: 1 PM – 9 PM daily
Website: artdubai.ae

Art Dubai 2025 marks its most ambitious edition yet, with over 100 leading galleries from more than 40 countries showcasing cutting-edge works in Contemporary, Modern, Bawwaba, and Digital sections. Often described as one of the world’s most important global art fairs, Art Dubai reflects the ever-growing cultural sophistication of the region.

Highlights this year include:

  • Major installations from internationally renowned artists.

  • A newly expanded Art Dubai Digital section.

  • In-depth talks and panel discussions featuring some of the most powerful voices in the art world.

  • A spotlight on Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African artists, placing Dubai at the intersection of global art narratives.

Art Dubai is where serious collectors, curators, and institutions come to discover the future of art—and it’s set to impress in 2025.


World Art Dubai 2025 – The World’s Largest Emerging Artist Art Fair

Location: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Dates: April 17 – April 20, 2025
Opening Hours: 1 PM – 9 PM daily
Website: worldartdubai.com

Running concurrently with Art Dubai, World Art Dubai 2025 is a vibrant and inclusive celebration of creativity from across the globe. With more than 500 exhibitors from over 70 countries, it is the world’s largest art fair for emerging and independent artists.

World Art Dubai offers:

  • Affordable art across painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media.

  • Live art performances, workshops, and interactive installations.

  • Urban art corners, NFT sections, and curated spaces that invite discovery.

One of the key figures behind the scenes is Gottfried Eisenberger, also known as The Art Fair Guy, who serves as one of the curators of World Art Dubai. With decades of experience in international art fairs and a mission to spotlight new talent, Eisenberger has helped position World Art Dubai as the ultimate launchpad for emerging artists.

“World Art Dubai is more than just a fair—it’s a platform that connects cultures, communities, and collectors through the universal language of art,” says Eisenberger.

From street art to surrealism, from abstract expressionism to hyper-realistic portraits, World Art Dubai is a democratic and dynamic marketplace that allows anyone to start or expand their art collection.


Why Visit Both?

The timing couldn’t be better. With Art Dubai 2025 and World Art Dubai 2025 happening during the same week, art lovers have a rare chance to experience both the high-end blue-chip art world and the thrilling energy of emerging talent—all in one city.

Whether you’re investing in a masterpiece or discovering a hidden gem, Dubai in April 2025 is the ultimate art destination.


Plan Your Visit

Art Dubai 2025
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
April 16 – April 20, 2025
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily
www.artdubai.ae

World Art Dubai 2025
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
April 17 – April 20, 2025
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily
www.worldartdubai.com


About Gottfried Eisenberger – The Art Fair Guy

As one of the curators of World Art Dubai, Gottfried Eisenberger is a leading voice in the global art fair scene. Known internationally as The Art Fair Guy, he is the founder of scan.art, curator of World Art Dubai, World Art Saudi, and advisor to top international art fairs including Florence Biennale. His mission? To make art more accessible, global, and inclusive.

Don’t miss the most exciting art week of the year. Whether you’re chasing the cutting edge at Art Dubai or supporting the next wave of global talent at World Art Dubai, this April promises to be a celebration of creativity like no other.

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