Beyond the art itself, there are panel talks, live performances and workshops that you might find yourself wandering into without having planned to, which is often how the best evenings go.
While you are in the area, it is also worth stopping by the DIFC Sculpture Park, where around 50 artworks are currently on display until the end of May, also free to explore.
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Dates: 23 to 26 April 2026
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Timings: 5pm to 10pm
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Location: Gate Village, DIFC
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Entry: Free
Also running at the same time: World Art Dubai 2026
If you want to make a full weekend of it, World Art Dubai is also running across the same dates. Now in its 12th edition, the event takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 23 to 26 April and brings together more than 10,000 artworks by over 400 artists and galleries from 65 countries under one roof.
Alongside the art, there are live performances, free hands-on workshops and talks, plus special features including The Textile Hub and PhotoWAD, the region’s first photography pavilion. Children aged 11 and under go free, making it a solid family outing. Early bird tickets are available now at worldartdubai.com.
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Dates: 23 to 26 April 2026
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Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Za’abeel Halls 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Tickets from Dh20 at Platinumlist
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