Jameel Arts Centre, Contemporary art museum in Al Jaddaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This purpose-built contemporary art museum sits along Dubai Creek in the Al Jaddaf district and features three floors of gallery space designed to accommodate large installations and smaller exhibitions across its flexible interior.
The museum opened to the public on November 11, 2018, drawing more than 10,000 visitors in its first week and establishing itself as one of Dubai's dedicated contemporary art institutions within the city's expanding cultural infrastructure.
The museum presents a rotating program of contemporary art exhibitions featuring works by regional and international artists, alongside educational initiatives including artist talks, panel discussions, workshops, and the ongoing Night School series of evening lectures.
The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays through Sundays, opening later at 12:00 PM on Fridays, and is closed on Tuesdays, with free admission for all visitors who register in advance.
The museum includes a publicly accessible research library focused on Arab artists and cultural movements, providing resources for scholars and visitors interested in regional contemporary art history and curatorial practices from the Middle East.
Location: Dubai
Address: Ground Floor - Al Jadaf - Jaddaf Waterfront - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-20:00; Wednesday-Thursday 10:00-20:00; Friday 12:00-20:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-20:00
Phone: +97148739800
Website: https://jameelartscentre.org
GPS coordinates: 25.22899,55.34057
Latest update: December 1, 2025 18:07
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