Discover Dubai’s Thriving Art Scene in 2022

You’d be surprised to know how diverse and versatile Dubai can be. There is much more to this marvelous city than gigantic malls, crystal-clear beaches, and record-breaking skyscrapers (not that we’re complaining about those!). 

Whether you’re looking for galleries to visit, crafts to get your hands on, or performance acts to watch, Dubai has the ultimate thriving art scene to do all that. Gear up as we introduce you to major attractions you’ll want to look into.

Galleries and Exhibitions

Dubai is a thriving cultural hotspot with a plethora of galleries and exhibitions to visit. Are you a fan of traditional, modern, or contemporary arts? Or even all of them? Countless destinations you can marvel at are awaiting, with the most popular being Art Dubai, a fair held every March. It successfully established itself throughout the years as a significant catalyst in local, regional, and worldwide discussions on art from the Middle East and surrounding regions. In its latest edition this year, and besides breathtaking installations, mesmerizing photographs, and detailed paintings, Art Dubai 2022 explored new frontiers and pushed boundaries to intersect NFTs, digital art, and big data. Low-key, this was no surprise as the leading city has always been the first to leap into the future. Another go-to fair is the World Art Dubai which features a more experimental, expressionist twist of Dubai’s art scene that is not to be missed. These are only two of plenty locations to check out throughout the year, where creatives display their artwork at. What are you waiting for? Get this activity off your bucket list the soonest. You’ll thank us later!

Theater of Digital Art

Ever wondered what it feels like to contemplate Van Gogh’s night stars portrayed in his painting “The Starry Night” or live in the impressionist world of Monet? The Theatre of Digital Art Dubai is the first and only of its kind at Madinat Jumeirah that lets you do just that. It mixes art with cutting-edge technology and modern storytelling to give guests a look into the works of nine historical artists. You will indulge in a closest-to-reality experience thanks to the combination of multimedia exhibitions, modern installations, VR-based pieces, and even sound systems adopted.

Not only that, but the Theatre of Digital Art Dubai features stimulating and exciting concerts, live painting master classes, and other immersive activities visitors and guests can book. 

Check available mind-blowing shows and book your tickets here now. 

Museum of Illusions

This isn't like any other museum you've ever been to. The Museum of Illusions is a must-see attraction for all ages, offering an engaging, entertaining, and mind-twisting (literally) experience. All in one spot, you may lose yourself in the Hall of Mirrors, enjoy the visual attraction of the vortex tunnel, defy gravity, and control your size. From one chamber to the next, you'll realize that "jaw-dropping" is the only way to characterize this perilous voyage. To summarize, the Museum of Illusions is certain to provide you with an amazing visual, sensual, and educational experience, thanks to a number of new, untested illusions.

Do you think you’re smart enough to discover the secret behind optical tricks? All you have to do is get your ticket and show us what you’ve got.

The Mud House Studio

Whether you are a professional designer of ceramics or just want to play around with clay, The Mud House Studio is the perfect place for you to explore the beauty of clay and sculpt your original designs. Becoming the artist you’ve always wanted to be is no longer a farfetched concept since this enriching environment constantly hosts a wide range of workshops, events, artists’ space, and many other similar activities. What are you waiting for? Sign up at the earliest time possible, you won’t regret it.

High-production Concerts

You can be sure that whatever Dubai does, it does it big, and concerts are no exception. With some of the greatest names in music appearing in Dubai, like Coldplay, AC/DC, Rihanna, Lionel Richie, and many more, Dubai has established an unbroken reputation of incredible performances. Running from October 1, 2021, until March 31, 2022, Expo Dubai has been featuring iconic music acts that had and will continue to have spectators on their feet and screaming their hearts out to some of their favorite tracks. That's something you don't want to miss out on till then. But don't worry if you don't make it; there will be plenty more coming your way during the year.