Abu Dhabi Art 2025 took place from 19 to 23 November at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island. The 17th edition brought international galleries together with modern and contemporary art, exhibitions and artist commissions. This archive page records the dates, venue and programme of the 2025 fair.
Abu Dhabi Art 2025 brought modern and contemporary gallery presentations to Manarat Al Saadiyat, connecting the UAE art scene with international artists and collectors.
The fair combined artworks for sale with curated exhibitions and new commissions. Visitors could move between gallery stands and projects developed through Abu Dhabi Art’s wider cultural programme.
The Beyond Emerging Artists programme was curated by Issam Kourbaj and featured Alla Abdunabi, Maktoum Al Maktoum and Salmah Almansoori. Their commissions explored landscape, memory and place, with presentations at the fair and at sites in Al Ain.
Emirati artist Shaikha Al Mazrou created the visual identity for the 2025 edition, drawing attention to material experimentation within the UAE’s contemporary art scene.
The 17th edition brought gallery presentations and artist commissions to Manarat Al Saadiyat, connecting the UAE art scene with international modern and contemporary art.
19 November 2025 - 23 November 2025
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mission:
Abu Dhabi Art connects galleries, artists and audiences through exhibitions, commissions and education, culminating in its annual modern and contemporary art fair.
Organizer:
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
The 2025 fair offered a concentrated view of modern and contemporary art through presentations by local and international galleries. Visitors could compare artists and discuss works directly with gallery teams.
The 2025 fair has ended. Public opening hours were 2–9 pm, 19–23 November 2025.
This is an archive page. For later editions, admission details and registration, visit the official Abu Dhabi Art website.
Manarat Al Saadiyat is located in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The official 2025 visitor guide noted limited parking within walking distance and encouraged carpooling. Complimentary shuttles connected allocated nearby parking areas with the venue. Accessible parking and drop-offs near the entrance were available on request.
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The 2025 event was the 17th edition of Abu Dhabi Art. The annual fair formed the culmination of a year-round programme of exhibitions, artist commissions and educational activities.
The 2025 edition has ended. Consult the organiser’s official website for subsequent events. When researching this edition, distinguish the five-day fair from related artist commissions displayed for longer periods in Al Ain.
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