{
  "id": 3733937,
  "title": "Frieze Abu Dhabi reveals 84 galleries for inaugural art fair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/frieze-abu-dhabi-reveals-84-galleries-for-inaugural-art-fair",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T12:37:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/08/27/frieze-abu-dhabi-art-galleries-dates-tickets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Frieze Abu Dhabi, the inaugural art fair organized by Frieze, a global contemporary art organization, will feature 84 galleries from 63 cities across 36 countries in November. The fair, a rebranding of Abu Dhabi Art, will be held at Manarat Al Saadiyat from November 19 to 22, marking Frieze's first venture in the West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia region. Notable international galleries such as Gagosian, Pace Gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac, Timothy Taylor, and Vito Schnabel Gallery will participate, alongside regional galleries from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, India, and Turkey. The fair will showcase a vast array of works, ranging from antiquity to the present day, and aims to amplify regional voices within an international context. Frieze Abu Dhabi is directed by Dyala Nusseibeh and will be held annually at Manarat Al Saadiyat, reflecting the UAE's commitment to supporting artists, galleries, and cultural production.",
  "summary": "Frieze Abu Dhabi has revealed the gallery line-up for its inaugural fair, with 84 galleries from 63 cities across 36 countries set to take part in November. The international art fair, a rebranding of Abu Dhabi Art , will make its debut at Manarat Al Saadiyat from November 19 to 22. It will be Frieze’s first fair in the West Asia, North Africa and South Asia region. Major international names…",
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    "Frieze Abu Dhabi will host 84 galleries from 63 cities in 36 countries",
    "Fair held at Manarat Al Saadiyat from November 19 to 22",
    "Participating galleries include Gagosian, Pace Gallery, and regional galleries from UAE and Turkey"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Frieze Abu Dhabi reveals 84 galleries for inaugural art fair",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/frieze-abu-dhabi-reveals-84-galleries-for-inaugural-art-fair-3740285",
        "published": "2026-08-27T12:37:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}