What to expect at Abu Dhabi Art this year

It's the fair's 17th edition and the last before it rebrands as Frieze Abu Dhabi
Maghie Ghali, The National, November 17, 2025

As the Gulf gears up for another autumn rich with culture, the return of Abu Dhabi Art remains one of the most anticipated events on the region’s calendar.

The 17th edition, taking place from Wednesday to Sunday at Manarat Al Saadiyat, will bring together more than 140 galleries from 52 cities across 37 countries.

This year’s fair is also bittersweet – it marks the final outing before Abu Dhabi Art relaunches as Frieze Abu Dhabi. The transition will lend a sense of nostalgia to the event, as both the fair and its loyal audience reflect on 17 years of connecting through art.

 

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