Tabari

Tabari Artspace is a contemporary art gallery in Gate Village, DIFC, focused on artists from the Middle East. Founded in 2003, it connects regional artists with an international audience through exhibitions and special projects. The programme has included works by Lebanese painter Tagreed Dargouth, Palestinian visual artist Hazem Harb and Egyptian sculptor Khaled Zaki. Check the current exhibition before you go; events and openings can also give you a chance to meet artists and hear more about their work.

A gallery for Middle Eastern art

Tabari Artspace opened in Dubai in 2003, founded by collector and art consultant Maliha Tabari. Formerly known as Artspace Dubai, the gallery’s focus is on promoting Middle Eastern art to an international audience and supporting artists’ careers in the region and beyond.

Its programme has included established artists as well as a new generation whose work engages with present-day social and cultural contexts. Artists represented have included Lebanese painter Tagreed Dargouth, Palestinian visual artist Hazem Harb and Egyptian Modernist sculptor Khaled Zaki.

Exhibitions and events

The gallery’s exhibitions and special projects are complemented by talks, publishing, workshops and community events. Some exhibitions approach subjects such as femininity through art; the particular works on view change, so check the gallery’s website before planning your visit.

An opening or event can add context to the exhibition and may give you the opportunity to meet artists. If you cannot get to DIFC, Tabari Artspace also has an online viewing tool for browsing artworks.