Art Dubai 2027 opens gallery applications for April fair

Art Dubai has opened gallery applications for its 2027 edition, with a deadline of 9 October 2026. The fair returns to Madinat Jumeirah from 9-11 April 2027, with Preview Days on 7-8 April. Galleries can apply across five sections: Art Dubai Galleries, for established commercial galleries working in the contemporary and modern markets; Art Dubai Modern, titled Zamaniyyat and curated by Sarah A. Rifky; Bawwaba, curated by Amal Khalaf, with solo presentations of new work by emerging artists; Art Dubai Digital, curated by Nadine Khalil and co-curated by Ulrich Schrauth; and Art Dubai Extended, curated by Alexie Glass-Kantor, covering practices beyond the conventional booth. The 2027 edition will also introduce a new, more flexible sales-based payment structure for exhibitors.