The Art Map details all the art and cultural points in Dubai with a detailed calendar of major art exhibitions and fairs. Published three times a year, the Art Map aims to be the ultimate source of information for the arts in the UAE. The Art Map is supported by the organizations listed below.



The Art Bus provides guided tours of the city’s prominent galleries, studios, art centres, alternative art spaces and art fairs like the Art Dubai, Art Paris, Dubai Art and Antiques Fair and Abu Dhabi Art and Antiques Fair and more.


A pioneer of creative concepts in the UAE and publisher of the Art Map, The Jam Jar is an urban DIY painting studio and contemporary art gallery, specializing in art events and consulting services. The Art Bus is yet another unique concept of The Jam Jar. For more information and updates on the Art Bus click here.


Art Paris-Abu Dhabi will take place from 17-21 November 2009 at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. The fair presents modern and contemporary artworks from the 20th and 21st century.


Art Dubai
takes place every March at the Madinat Arena. As the first contemporary art fair in Dubai, the Fair has become a cornerstone for the rapidly growing art community of the Middle East. Art Dubai 2009 will take place from 17-21 March.



The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority aims to support and encourage all efforts directed towards cultural development, evolving an active and vibrant cultural canvas that truly embodies the dynamic and progressive spirit of Dubai.The determination to improve the cultural scene in the emirate has the active support of H.H Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. Shaikh Mohammad's support reflects his long cherished desire to enrich and broaden the cultural panorama of the country, specifically Dubai. More…
 
 

   
 

Art in the City is an umbrella for a host of art programs and events, created by The Jam Jar, that will bring together cultures and promote Dubai as one of the world’s favorite destination for the arts.

The concept seeks to uniquely link Corporate Dubai, Local & International Artists, Art Institutions, Schools, Universities and Tourism.

Art in the City was launched on 6 March, 2007 with Dubai’s first
Art Bus and Art Map.

Click here to see all the supporters of the Art Map - 15 September 2008 - 15 January 2009