Private Gallery Tours in Dubai
Designed for both new and seasoned collectors, and those seeking a deeper understanding of Dubai’s gallery scene, these private tours offer a curated introduction to the city’s most compelling commercial exhibitions. Reflecting Dubai’s cosmopolitan character, the tours highlight a considered mix of international positions alongside artists from the Middle East, North Africa, and the wider Global South.
Each 90-minute private tour takes participants through a tailored route across Dubai’s leading contemporary galleries, offering a structured, contextual, and engaging entry point into the city’s commercial art scene. As gallery exhibitions change throughout the year, tours are updated every 8–10 weeks, ensuring a fresh experience for repeat participants.
The tours include:
A curated selection of exhibition highlights, showcasing both regional and international voices.
Insights into artists’ practices, materials, and thematic concerns, situating works within the wider regional and global art-historical discourse.
A conversational format, allowing space for questions about collecting, galleries, and the dynamics of Dubai’s commercial art ecosystem.
Discreet support on approaching galleries and acquisitions for those seeking guidance in navigating the commercial side of the scene.
Anuar Khalifi: Remember the Future, on view at The Third Line until 1 March 2026.
Tours are designed for:
International collectors new to or visiting the region, and seeking an expert-led introduction to the city’s gallery scene.
Art enthusiasts or first-time buyers looking for an accessible entry point to collecting.
Corporate collectors interested in starting or expanding a corporate collection.
All tours are fully private. Participants may bring guests or colleagues, with a maximum of three people per tour to ensure a focused experience.
Please note that the tours are not open to other art advisors.
About Your Guide
With nearly a decade of professional experience across the Gulf’s visual arts sector, Nicole Kanne has contributed to major regional projects, including Desert X AlUla and Noor Riyadh, and held roles at Art Dubai and Brunswick Arts.
She holds degrees in Art History and Museum Studies from the University of Cambridge and the École du Louvre, and works across cultural strategy, curatorial projects, and art advisory.
Why Join
Receive a curated, up-to-date overview of Dubai’s key commercial shows.
Engage in personalised discussion about artists, galleries, and collecting practices.
Benefit from discreet guidance when navigating gallery interactions or potential acquisitions.
Booking & Enquiries
Tours are available by appointment. To enquire and book, get in touch.
German-language tours are available on request.