World Art Dubai will stage its twelfth edition at Dubai World Trade Centre from 19 to 22 November, bringing together more than 300 exhibitors from over 65 countries to show 10,000 artworks across four days. Works on offer will span painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media and digital art, priced from around 100 dollars to 20,000 dollars, in halls that the organisers say are aimed as much at first-time buyers as at established collectors.

The fair reports that artwork sales rose 28 percent in 2025, and the 2026 edition is built around that momentum. A larger gallery contingent joins more than 200 solo artists and over 65 galleries, while the curatorial team has grown: Rachael Brown and Stephane de Boysson join returning curators Gottfried Eisenberger and Samar Kamel, who oversee how works are selected and presented across the fair.

For visitors weighing a purchase, the programme offers several points of entry. A dedicated photography space, PhotoWAD, lets buyers see how a print's size and finish change the work, while the Emirati Artists Pavilion introduces artists working in the UAE. The returning Emerging Artist Prize highlights artists earlier in their careers, and more than 20 hands-on workshops plus live demonstrations and talks show how works are made.

Support for artists extends beyond the fair itself. Through a residency programme, World Art Dubai connects artists with hotels including Hotel Indigo Downtown Dubai, SO/Uptown and Radisson RED, giving them space to develop work and reach audiences into 2027. The fair runs daily from 1pm to 9pm at Za'abeel Halls 2 and 3, with tickets and exhibitor information available through the fair's website.