Art Dubai has announced a significantly scaled-down 'special edition' fair to be held in May, replacing its postponed twentieth-anniversary event. The new iteration will feature just fifty exhibitors, down from the originally planned 120, and will be held at its traditional venue, Madinat Jumeirah.
The fair's postponement and downsizing were direct results of regional instability following military actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. This compact edition highlights the resilience and collaborative nature of the UAE's art scene during a challenging period, with a strong focus on galleries from the Middle East and North Africa region.