Frieze Abu Dhabi: which galleries are taking part in the inaugural fair?
Frieze has announced the exhibitor list for its inaugural Abu Dhabi art fair, which will take place on Saadiyat Island in November 2026. The event features 84 galleries, including major international brands and a strong representation of regional galleries from the West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia region.
Why it matters
The arrival of the Frieze brand in Abu Dhabi signals a significant shift in the global art market's focus toward the Middle East as a major cultural hub.
news Frieze Abu Dhabi: which galleries are taking part in the inaugural fair? Taking over the longstanding Abu Dhabi Art, the Frieze brand has lured international dealerships alongside a strong showing of regional names Melissa Gronlund 27 August 2026 Share Frieze Abu Dhabi will take place on Saadiyat Island in November 2026
Frieze has announced the exhibitor list for its inaugural Abu Dhabi fair (19-22 November), the brand's first event in West Asia.
At 84 galleries it is marginally smaller than recent editions of Abu Dhabi Art, the UAE capital’s long-standing fair that Frieze Abu Dhabi has taken over, but comprises a more international and prestigious line-up.
Several of the world's largest global gallery brands, most of which were absent from recent editions of Abu Dhabi Art, will take part, including Gagosian, Pace Gallery, Perrotin, Thaddaeus Ropac and Victoria Miro.
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