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1x1 Art Space
Expats from the Indian subcontinent make up a huge chunk of Dubai's population, yet they're under-represented in the city's galleries. 1x1 Art Space aims to redress the imbalance by exhibiting Indian and Pakistani contemporary art in its elegant gallery.
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Art Space
There's always something interesting to see at this refreshing commercial gallery with a focus on contemporary art and a mission to promote local artists, develop an appreciation for art and grow the local scene.
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B21 Gallery
In this warehouse space, Palestinian artist Jeffar Khaldi shows his own vibrant work, as well as rotating exhibitions of locally produced and regional art, such as Ramin Haerizadeh's distorted photography. It's worth a look if you're in this developing arts neighbourhood, but call first if you're not, as they could be in-between exhibitions.
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Children's City
Children's City is situated in a colourful building in Creekside Park (off Riyadh St, btwn Al-Garhoud & Al-Maktoum Bridges). Popular with local and expat kids, it's home to a creative, educational and entertaining kids' activities centre.
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Courtyard
The Courtyard is home to several galleries that hold changing exhibitions of painting, calligraphy, mixed media, miniatures, rare Persian carpets and sculptures by local, Middle Eastern and international artists, along with interior design and handicrafts stores, and a few media/design businesses. Highlights here are Iranian expat artist, Dariush Zandi's Total Arts at The Courtyard and locally-owned Courtyard Gallery & Café.
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Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre
With a 543-seat theatre and studio theatre, art gallery, rehearsal rooms and pottery workshop, DUCTAC, as it's known, is the best-equipped arts centre in the country. As well as arts classes for residents, it puts on a diverse range of productions ranging from the memorable (Henry Rollins) to those we'd rather forget (Flying Superkids).
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Dubai Museum
Some tourists mock the very notion of Dubai having a museum: 'Historical Dubai? What, they have exhibits about the year 1995?' But Dubai does have an interesting history, and this is a surprisingly nifty little museum. Rather than bewilder guests with unnecessary detail, this is an accessible and entertaining introduction to Dubai and its history, culture and traditions.
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Green Art Gallery
With regular temporary exhibitions and a growing permanent collection concentrating on the work of artists living in the UAE, this small, altruistic commercial gallery is committed to nurturing local talent and developing the art scene. It also helps educate artists about international art distribution and promotion, and the website features selections from upcoming and past exhibitions.
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Jam Jar
The Jam Jar is more than just another art gallery. It's a studio too, and if you're feeling the creative urge, you can hire an easel, a canvas and all the paint and paper you require to create your own masterpiece. For those travelling with children, it's an appealing alternative to an afternoon in the mall.
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Majlis Gallery
In a fabulous old house in the Bastakia Quarter, Majlis Gallery is Dubai's oldest commercial gallery, established in the 1970s. Compared to the progressive galleries in Al-Quoz, Majlis is much more traditional and gentle, focusing on paintings and calligraphy by local and regional artists.
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Meem Gallery
An ambitious venture by two Emirati business tycoons and British art dealer Charlie Pocock, Meem is dedicated to traditional and contemporary Islamic art. Recent exhibitions have included Ali Omar Ermes' calligraphic paintings and the pop art of Jordan's Jamal Abdul Rahim. If you're interested in learning more about Arabic art, this is a great place to visit and possibly make an acquisition.
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Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum House
Now a wonderful museum of pre-oil times, the grand courtyard house of Sheikh Saeed, the grandfather of Sheikh Mohammed, sits splendidly on the Shindagha area waterfront, near the Heritage and Diving Villages.
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The Third Line
One of Dubai's more adventurous art spaces is operated by a couple of talented young curators, Sunny Rahbar and Claudia Cellini, whose exhibitions focus on provocative contemporary art. Their shows often include work that breaks the rules of traditional arts in the region to create fresh new forms, playfully appropriating everything from Pakistani miniatures and Persian calligraphy to traditional clothing.
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Total Arts At The Courtyard
In a modern courtyard complex with artists' workshops, designers, craftsmen and media companies, Total Arts holds changing exhibitions of contemporary art and Islamic calligraphy, along with rare carpets, textiles and sculptures by local and regional artists. Also check out The Courtyard Gallery while you're here.
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XVA
A peaceful retreat from the traffic that's less than a block away, XVA is a contemporary art gallery, casual café and boutique hotel in one of Bastakia's most beautifully restored old courtyard residences. XVA holds regular exhibitions of art, sculpture and design, with splashy openings; organises Creek cruises with a difference; has a wonderful little gift shop; and runs a film club offering regular art-house movie screenings and discussions.
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