The 12th edition of World Art Dubai runs from Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November 2026 at Za’abeel Halls 2 and 3 of the Dubai World Trade Centre, open from 1pm to 9pm each day. The fair is organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre, with Dubai Culture as its strategic partner.
The fair presents more than 10,000 artworks from artists and galleries across more than 65 countries, with works priced from $100 up to $20,000.
The 2026 curators are Rachael Brown, Stephane de Boysson, Gottfried Eisenberger and Samar Kamel. The programme includes PhotoWAD for photography, the Emerging Artist Prize, WAD Studio with free workshops, WAD Stage and pop-up performances. Qube Art Gallery is the official framing and installation partner.
Still to watch: ticket arrangements and the full programme for each of the four days as the fair approaches. After Sunday 22 November 2026 this page should carry a one-line outcome of the fair.
