Fri, 15 May 2026 at 10:00 – 11:00

Studio Visit - Hazem Harb

Visit with Dubai Collection artist, Hazem Harb, whose practice explores memory and archival histories through layered works, offering insight into his process and works in progress. Location: Artist Studio, Jumeirah (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fRfyPp69PRnJMCETA)

15 May 2026 at 14:00 – 17 May 2026 at 21:00

Made Forward at Art Dubai Special Edition 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00 – 12:30

VIP Patron Collection Visit: Ghada Kunash and Khaled Abdel Hamid Collection

An invitation-only visit offering an intimate look inside The Ghada Kunash & Khaled Abdel Hamid Collection. Hosted by Dubai Collection patrons Ghada Kunash and Khaled Abdel Hamid, this private home viewing brings guests closer to the personal story of collecting—through a curated selection of works and an intimate setting for conversation around art, patronage, and the role of private collections in shaping the UAE’s cultural landscape.  Location: Patron Home, Dubai (The exact location will be shared with invited participants)

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 13:00 – 14:30

Corporate Collection Visit at H Residence by A.R.M. Holding

An exclusive visit to Dubai Collection Corporate Patron, A.R.M. Holding Art Collection at H Residence, offering insight into its evolving vision and approach to corporate patronage. Location: H Residence (https://share.google/DFYOY78EsY59Y45k5)

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 14:00 – 14:45

Panel Discussion: Curator’s Corner. Jumanah Abbas in conversation with Suheyla Takesh, Director of Barjeel Foundation

Curator’s Corner offers students, artists, and cultural practitioners a closer look at the research and decision-making behind exhibitions. This session brings Suheyla Takesh and Jumanah Abbas into conversation on curatorial practice - how themes are developed, works are selected, and narratives are shaped - creating a space for exchange, questions, and future collaborations across the community. Moderated by: Suheyla Takesh and Jumanah Abbas. Location: Art Dubai, Auditorium, Madinat Jumeirah (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KbGeanfqwu2Xx3Fo8)

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 16:00 – 16:45

Panel Discussion: Intergenerational Memory and the Archive. Nada Shabout, Mariam Al Falasi, and Medha Nanda in conversation with Myrna Ayad

Considers how cultural memory is preserved and carried forward in the UAE and across the region. Bringing together perspectives from academia, family heritage, and philanthropy, the panel explores the archive as a space for preservation, identity, and legacy - one that connects personal histories with wider regional narratives, and the present moment with generations to come. Speakers: Nada Shabout, Mariam Al Falasi, Medha Nanda Moderated by: Myrna Ayad Location: Art Dubai, Auditorium, Madinat Jumeirah (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KbGeanfqwu2Xx3Fo8)