World Art Dubai is preparing to open an exciting new chapter in 2026, with the region’s leading contemporary art fair moving to the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai.

Taking place from 19 to 22 November 2026, the new venue marks a significant evolution for the show, positioning World Art Dubai within one of the region’s most dynamic global events destinations. The move will allow the fair to expand beyond the traditional exhibition model into a more immersive, festival-style art experience, bringing together curated galleries, international artists, live creative activations, workshops, installations and outdoor experiences in a purpose-built environment.

The transition to dynamic new Dubai Exhibition Centre, in Expo City Dubai, reflects the continued growth of World Art Dubai and Dubai’s wider cultural momentum, while offering exhibitors enhanced accessibility, stronger international connectivity and greater opportunities to engage with collectors and art audiences from across the UAE and beyond. With direct Metro access, hotels within walking distance, and proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, the venue is designed to support large-scale international participation within the walkable district of the Expo 2020 legacy project.

World Art Dubai will continue its commitment to championing creative diversity, showcasing a carefully curated mix of galleries, solo artists and emerging talent from around the world. The event remains one of the few large-scale regional platforms dedicated to supporting independent and accessible art discovery in an open and welcoming environment.

Following the venue announcement, exhibition space for the 2026 edition is now available, with galleries, artists and creative collectives invited to secure their place at what promises to be the most ambitious edition of World Art Dubai to date.