The UAE is home to a thriving and diverse art scene, where creativity flourishes in hidden studios across the country. These studios offer a glimpse into the creative minds shaping the region. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, collector, or simply curious, here are five must-visit artist studios that bring the vibrant energy of the UAE’s art scene to life.
8th Street Studios is a former photography studio that has been transformed into a dynamic artist space in Al Quoz, just minutes from Alserkal Avenue. Now home to five artists, the studio fosters creativity, collaboration, and artistic exploration in an inspiring shared environment.
Bayt AlMamzar is an independent art space founded to support the needs of the local contemporary creative community, embracing innovation, experimentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Rooted in a belief in constructive dialogue and the free exchange of ideas, it serves as a hub for artistic exploration, offering artist studios, residency programs, exhibitions, public programs, and a growing library collection.
Originally a family home since 1983, Gaith and Khalid Abdulla revived the space, transforming it into a welcoming environment where artists and cultural practitioners can connect, create, and engage in meaningful artistic discourse.
Al Reeshah Studio is an independent, artist-run space located in the Al Dalah suburbs of Abu Dhabi. Founded in August 2021 by Emirati artist Yoshi (Aisha Al Ali), along with co-founder Sedre Al Mansoory and members Shaiha Al Shamsi, Mohammed Al Jenibi, and Al Maha Jarallah, the studio brings together a diverse collective of creatives.
With interdisciplinary practices spanning painting, installation, illustration, photography, and ceramics, Al Reeshah serves as a dynamic platform for artists to connect, share, critique, and create in an open and collaborative environment.
