ArtBus - Jumeirah/Al Bastakiya Route (Dubai)

From Thu Mar 22 until Sat Mar 24

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The ArtBus, your guide to art fairs, galleries, talks and events taking place in Dubai.

The ArtBus is back for its busiest year yet. Now in its sixth year, the ArtBus offers a diverse view of Dubai’s arts and culture scene, and with three routes each taking in a distinct arts area in Dubai, there’s something for every art lover.

Along the routes passengers will see exhibitions at Dubai’s independent galleries and visit annual fairs Art Dubai and SIKKA 2012. Accompanied by art guides the day-long tour is a chance to see art by international, regional and local artists while meeting like-minded people.

What’s more, the ArtBus will feature exclusive artworks by UAE artists, which have been specially commissioned this year by SIKKA an initiative of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage. Jumeirah/Al Bastakiya Route
Down by the creek, the heritage site of Al Bastakiya is Dubai’s original arts and culture area. Housing several of Dubai’s long established art galleries, artist studios and residencies, as well as the annual SIKKA art fair, the traditional Emirati buildings are a unique way to view art from the region. Galleries en route predominately feature Emirati, local and regional artists.

Galleries included in the route are Art Connection, Beautiful People, Funoon, Hunar Gallery, The Majlis Gallery, Marsam Matter, Pro Art Gallery, SIKKA Art Fair, Tashkeel and XVA Art Hotel. 

The ArtBus will depart from the first roundabout at Souk Madinat Jumeirah at 10am and return at approximately 4.30pm where passengers will have the opportunity to visit Art Dubai.