Your Guide to MENA Art Scene

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Art Radar, Dubai exhibitions, UAE galleries, and regional art prizes.

What is Art Radar?

Art Radar is a free online guide to the art scene in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider MENA region. It lists galleries, exhibitions, artists, open calls, competitions, prizes, and art news in one searchable directory and calendar.

Where can I find art exhibitions in Dubai?

Browse the Art Radar events calendar at artradar.app/events or the homepage section “This week in Dubai.” Filter by area (DIFC, Alserkal Avenue, Downtown, JBR, Abu Dhabi), event type, and date to find current and upcoming exhibitions.

What art prizes and competitions are listed in the UAE?

Art Radar tracks open calls, competitions, and prizes across the UAE and wider MENA region at artradar.app/collaboration/prizes, artradar.app/collaboration/competitions, and artradar.app/collaboration/open-calls. Each listing includes deadlines, regions, and application links where available.

How do I find UAE galleries and artists?

Use the galleries directory at artradar.app/galleries to search by name, area, or venue type (gallery, museum, library). Artist profiles are at artradar.app/artists, with bios and linked exhibitions. Both directories are updated as new listings are added.

Is Art Radar free to use?

Yes. Browsing galleries, events, artists, news, and collaboration listings on Art Radar is free. Galleries and artists can contact Art Radar to request listing updates or new entries.

What areas does Art Radar cover?

Art Radar focuses on Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with listings across DIFC, Alserkal Avenue, Downtown, JBR, and other UAE areas. Collaboration listings may also cover the wider GCC, Europe, North America, and Canada when organisers specify those regions.