4 Must-See Art Events in Dubai This Weekend — Some Are Totally Free!

Art lovers, rejoice! The art community of Dubai will present four noteworthy artistic events that exist throughout different locations across the city during this weekend. Various events throughout Dubai this April invite residents and visitors to experience spectacular art showcases alongside free exhibition access and numerous artistic installations and top-notch artwork.

The most significant art events taking place in Dubai during April 2025 include:

🎨 1. Art Dubai
At Madinat Jumeirah Art Dubai presents over 120 contemporary, modern and digital art exhibitors who display artwork from global talents. Art enthusiasts must attend this event because it includes both live artistic presentations and expert panel discussions and hands-on art education.

📍 Madinat Jumeirah
📅 April 18–20
🎟️ From Dhs100
🔗 artdubai.ae

🖌️ 2. Alserkal Art Week
The highly popular creative event of Dubai brings back ‘A Wild Stitch’ as its yearly theme for its return in 2025. Guests can visit galleries and witness artist talks along with workshops and installations gratis inside the artistic Alserkal Avenue.

📍 Al Quoz
📅 April 13–20
🎟️ Free
🔗 alserkal.online

🎭 3. Bluewaters Art Festival
This outdoor gallery setting presents visitors with more than 20 decorated murals that blend with live performances and artist-led workshops. Any spending of Dhs150 at any Bluewaters venue allows visitors to participate in clay art workshops and canvas painting activities.

📍 Bluewaters Island
📅 April 12–20, 4pm–midnight
🎟️ Free entry
📲 @bluewatersdubai

🧵 4. World Art Dubai
The Dubai World Trade Centre becomes home to a major art fair featuring 400+ artists from more than 65 nationalities. The Textile Hub joins the lineup at this event alongside concerts and art-making workshops alongside immersive artistic presentations.

📍 Dubai World Trade Centre
📅 April 17–20
🎟️ Dhs20
🔗 worldartdubai.com

Throughout this weekend Dubai presents an active art exhibition for buyers and admirers and creators of art. And the best part? Various delightful activities can be enjoyed during this time without any financial expense.

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