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Jameel Arts Centre (مركز جميل للفنون)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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pa
Review №1

Came here as a spur of the moment decision and so glad I did! Great exhibitions on the first 2 levels (even though the 3rd was closed), really thought provoking and moving. It’s not a huge art centre so can be done in 1.5-2 of hours easily. The space is well laid out, and both interior and exterior design is well thought out. Would highly recommend (also it’s free!).

Am
Review №2

I’ve been to this Arts Centre twice and both times my mind has been blown! The exhibitions are interesting and intriguing. The location and the building are gorgeous. And the staff are super friendly!Oh, take a cardigan or something with you, it can get pretty chilly inside 🥶

Mu
Review №3

Serene, beautiful and very impactful. The staff was very kind and helpful. Its sad that it closes so soon though.

Su
Review №4

Small art museum in three stories with multiple exhibitions in parallel and a well stocked library. Friendly unobtrusive staff

jo
Review №5

Fantastic contemporary art space with well-curated exhibitions! Thought-provoking morning at Jameel Arts Center with solo exhibitions from artists in Middle East, Asia & Africa. Definitely recommended for contemporary art-lovers in Dubai. The setting is beautiful too on the Waterfront!

Da
Review №6

Really nice and quite place. Hidden gem of Dubai i would say. Exposition was quite interesting and for free.

Ib
Review №7

Dubai is simply amazing. That center epitomizes that vision. Every detail is a story on its own. And the immersive music adds to the entire experience. Do not miss it

Ra
Review №8

Nice place to visit, the library contains good number of books, quit place , well organized, recommend for family and kids

ME
Review №9

Good place to watch are work.

Ya
Review №10

Quite musuem. Three galleries is what I saw. Its near to Al Jadaff waterfront

Je
Review №11

A very nice place to visit. Nice to walk during night time.

Le
Review №12

A nice hidden gallery.

Da
Review №13

Amaazzinggggg gallery!!!!! I was so impressed! Lots of important art, showcasing modern issues in the MENA region, from talented artists. I loved the Palestinian movie. I loved the art that you had to get up close to really see. I LOVED LOVED LOVED the Beatles room comparing each beatle to a middle eastern country, I couldn’t stop laughing at the artists’ remarks. It was really nice. Also some great greenery, and a view of the water. Beautiful location. They also have a really nice museum store with a great selection of items and even a coffee bar. Apparently there’s a library too but it was closed when I went so that’s a shame. However, I’m sure I’ll be coming back soon!

JK
Review №14

Love the garden

Te
Review №15

This place is a bit off the beaten path but is a beautiful centre nonetheless. I took the metro and it was an easy enough walk to reach the centre. However there were no signs anywhere so make sure to keep your Google maps on. The centre is open form 10am to 8pm. Its free for all and has great accessibility measures in place. Entry is free for all.There are 10 galleries in total over 3 floors. Theres also a roof terrace with some stunning tree sculpture installations. Currently the 3rd gallery is being renovated so I didnt get to see that one but the others are all unique with a focus on the Arab world. Theres also gardens interspersed between the galleries that house some very interesting plants and trees. The view from the centre overlooks the Creek and its pristine waters. I would highly recommend a visit to the place.

Pe
Review №16

Love this newly opened arts center, quiet place with nice view and lovely design. You can see some interesting artworks and enjoy your reading time in a cozy library.

Me
Review №17

I enjoyed this super quite musuem. I saw three or four galleries. I enjoyed going there. Location is super near the airport so i made it my last spot. They have lockers.

An
Review №18

Wonderful arts centre. Great architecture with lots and lots of great views and angles. Some of the art work was stunning. the exhibition we saw on ARAMCO told a very interesting story. Do check out the roof top garden as well.

Fa
Review №19

Nice and quiet museum but not much in terms of different art pieces...I feel like the whole place is kind of empty...Overall though it’s a stunning building right by the creek and the library is small but amazing to sit and have a read in. You can’t check out any books but you are welcome to read them inside of the library! Nice quiet place to study and apparently there’s a cafe nearby for snacks and small bites.

Ch
Review №20

Unusual art exhibit for us. Little difficult to understand the concept. But loved the library.

Sa
Review №21

Fully Fantastic 😉

Ha
Review №22

An art lovers must ! Amazing staff amazing property and exbition !! Thank you myriem for your love and guidance !!!

Al
Review №23

The location is great and is in front of the canal making the outdoors space way better. and the gallery is so creative with diverse artworks from different artists. also the library is brilliant.

Re
Review №24

I went on a friday at 7pm without reservation and it closed at 8pmThe staff were very accommodating and still let us look around, all we had to do was register for free. Only one person registers and the rest are his/her guests.The art was mostly videos and displays about modern age technology and social media.maximum time youd need to see everything is 1-2 hours

Ra
Review №25

Nice quit place. The exhibit that they have on now is good for self reflection in these days...

Je
Review №26

Interesting place. Exhibiting the Age of you exhibits

Ar
Review №27

Its good for art lovers and admirers

Ab
Review №28

Perfect place to spend an serene and quiet evening. ***Must watch sunset*****Wheelchair accessible**

Kh
Review №29

Interesting Art Centre & Nice Calm Waterfront view of Business Bay Bridge.!

N
Review №30

Jameel arts center is located in a very quiet and peaceful side of dubai. Its still new and small but you can easily spend over an hour going through all the history that it offers you. Highly recommend you bring your own headphones as you can scan the QR code and play most sections through your phone.

We
Review №31

Newly opened art centre. Thought-invoking exhibition and nice staff.

Di
Review №32

Great place to visit. It has indoor and outdoor, the building itself is amazing.Great expo on oil currently dislayed, absolutely worth the trip.Check the opening hours if youre going the week-end.

Ra
Review №33

Nice

Pr
Review №34

A very interesting exhibition at a very beautiful location near Dubai Creek and Palazzo Versace.

C
Review №35

Great place for relaxing. Art histories for education. The art centre is supporting local and neighbourhood artist. Discover a new experience with the artists in Middle East region.Surrounding atmosphere of the art centre for leisure. Light show on the rooftop.Astonishingly, carpark with AC insides the building. OMG!!

Fa
Review №36

A paradise for Art lovers, La La Rukhs work is mind blowing. The glowing garden on the roof top is faviourt place for my kidz

Jo
Review №37

Nice place but not all that much is there yet... Maybe wait a couple of months when some shops and stores start opening

Os
Review №38

Thanks you Jameel family for this amazing center.

Je
Review №39

There were some nice installations but overall much smaller than expected

Sh
Review №40

Great art gallery with interesting exhibitions and amazing views of the water

Ya
Review №41

Interesting quiet place, but there are some unwelcoming decisions inside like the location of the restroom!

Ha
Review №42

A gem in Dubai. Super curation, collection and staff. Galleries, courtyards, shop and library, the complete experience.

da
Review №43

Awesome place, great art gallery. I enjoyed the arts installation exhibited there..

Ne
Review №44

Nice place! I like the exhibitions.

Zo
Review №45

The arts centre seems to be located in an area that is still being developed as theres quite a fair bit of construction going on when I visited. Its a 15 mins walk from the nearest metro station.It is underrated and does not get enough visitors. Theres a stunning installation by Chiharu Shiota which takes reference from Dubais maritime history.Theres also a nice view of the creek.

Li
Review №46

Carm and quiet place

Ja
Review №47

Interesting exhibitions. Nice architecture

Th
Review №48

Nice art installation... the view is great as it is in jadaaf waterfront

Wi
Review №49

Beautiful, quiet, great exhibitions

Ba
Review №50

Such a nice to be there, was peaceful and calm.

Lu
Review №51

Amazing exhibitions and beautiful location for my shooting! Maybe the AC is a bit too cold.. :(

Lo
Review №52

This is literally the most peaceful art centre Ive ever been to in my whole life. When I visited back in 2019 they have just recently opened the place hence not many people knew about it. Its location is nearby Palazzo Versace and is not your usual spot for Dubai outing unless you are into arts or are seeking peace. The views from their roof garden are very calming(Creek) and so are the staff working inside. The exposition at the time of my visit was abstract as well as implementing fractions of our daily life. The combination of abstract / simple was lovely and made it understandable for the not-so-artisty visitors. Mostly Arabic artists works were present ag the time of my visit. Free of charge is the key word for this hidden gem.

Ey
Review №53

Walked out near tocation. It was so serenity.

Ka
Review №54

A refreshingly beautiful arts museum that captures the local art scene very fittingly. I particularly enjoyed their collection of rare and wild plants scattered throughout the museum. The library and cafe are also quite decent, which comes in handy considering that many people visit the museum to work on their private matters - because the entire experience in free! The perimeter of the building is lined with a nice strip bordering the waterfront, which makes for a lovely walk after youve finished visiting the exhibits.

Sh
Review №55

Great initiative for artists and the community.

Kh
Review №56

Loved the place ❤ beautiful art

De
Review №57

Wonderful building & garden, had two middle eastern artists on display, free admission

Da
Review №58

Beatifully curated!

Su
Review №59

Sculptor park with its theme based music is a very cool place to spend some time as winter arrives.

As
Review №60

Amazing set up and ambience!

Ra
Review №61

The only thing that I didn’t ’t like is that the number of art works is few.

D
Review №62

New addition to the art scene

Ro
Review №63

A fascinating glimpse of art and culture in dubai. id recommend devoting a lot of time to truly get the most out of this experience.apart from the awe-inspiring depth of art thats present, theyve designed this place as a sanctuary of wonder by the creek.im definitely going to make multiple visits from now on as they keep curating more art pieces.

ze
Review №64

Best, plateform for Artis to introduce your art.

ku
Review №65

Very nice building and place. Exhibitions are modest but the overall experience is worth it.

Mo
Review №66

Very nice building and setting on waterfront

Le
Review №67

Creative yet needs to add more artwork

Er
Review №68

It has touch of cultural and modern arts. The Arts Center changed their motif every month. Nice place to hangout with smooth and good ambience while over viewing the historical Dubai Creek

MU
Review №69

Very nice place for visit

Sa
Review №70

Excellent place to visit, view all around is fantastic

Da
Review №71

A beautiful place that truly shows local art and culture.

Ha
Review №72

GO. THERE.

Se
Review №73

A very pleasant facility, though not especially extensive. Modern and with some nice exhibits. Garden has nice sculptures and is landscaped. Has good parking and is walkable from Al Jadaf Metro

Sa
Review №74

Really lovely building with nice art. A nice way to spend a quiet afternoon with art. The gift shop has some cute things too.

Sa
Review №75

Fine enough. Its made well, the exhibits are displayed impeccably but in all honesty, they are extremely boring.The content is not engaging enough, just a very fancy art gallery.Also, for a person like myself who commutes mostly by bus and metro, it was difficult to reach the destination as well. Pretty long and confusing walk from the metro station to the arts center.

Ya
Review №76

I was invited to the opening which was impressive. The waterlicht show at night was very dreamy. The building overlooks the canal where you get access to and from the art exhibitions. Spaces are interesting and would recommend art enthusiasts to visit

GR
Review №77

Beautiful.... Great

Na
Review №78

A few interesting exhibits at the moment. A pretty garden and a lovely view at night. Look forward to more exhibitions soon.

SM
Review №79

Hidden on the new Creek Walk by the Versace Hotel,a beautiful architectural production. Access is difficult from Business Bay Bridge yet worth the visit to discover this new corner of a Dubai neighborhood. I am not fond of installations preferred more regional art.

Ma
Review №80

The concept of an arts center thats open to the community brings a breath of fresh air to the area. The building is gorgeous, the lectures seem interesting and the place has a lot of potential to become a hotspot for like minded people. The collection itself wasnt my cup of tea but will definitely check out new exhibits since the art center itself is a great place. The atmosphere in the garden is very welcoming.

Za
Review №81

Loved it. Cool space, interesting exhibits, lovely staff. Could do with more exhibits I suppose. And maybe some more interactive exhibits especially for younger patrons

Pa
Review №82

I love the aera it is so peacefull ! And love the architecture and design of the building

As
Review №83

I adore this place!! I LL visit them everyday till I read all books they have at their cost library.. work space for free!

Fa
Review №84

While it is difficult to locate (even in taxi with gps) in one these new Dubai neighbohoods, the Jameel Center is so much worth it for amateurs of contemporary visual arts. Eclectic and risk-taking (aesthetically speaking) exhibitions appear to be the guiding vision of the curators. Great job!

Ja
Review №85

Great architecture and gardens. Some exhibitions are for me very interesting, some not. Which is quite normal :-)

fa
Review №86

Amazing experience. Located near Al Jadaff water front.

No
Review №87

Lovely exhibits! Will take a few hours if you want to properly take time to look at everything. Easily accessible, about 15 mins walk from Jadaf metro. Lovely staff, super friendly and helpful. Nice library, would love to just spend some hours there.

Li
Review №88

Great place. Great exhibitions too. Wish they have more like this around Dubai.

Ch
Review №89

Awesome place

Di
Review №90

Not too far from the center of city. Good amount of parking. Easy to find.

YJ
Review №91

We were here on a weekday and the neighbourhood looked like a ghost town. What a pity because the arts centre has some really noteworthy exhibits, an excellent library, and beautiful mini courtyard gardens.

Ch
Review №92

Chic building for excellent displays of local contemporary art and books, plus a good shop and coffee.

Ro
Review №93

Small but well curated collection with an interesting museum shop.Reserve some time to walk around the museum as it has a beautiful and original landscape design.

Mo
Review №94

One of my favorite places in Dubai. Go for the art, get seduced by the library and in the cooler months, camp out in the sculpture park

H
Review №95

Beautiful art exhibition..and its for free..thanks jameel

Ce
Review №96

Good place to visit arts, but very new. Needs time to catch up as Arts Center.

Ad
Review №97

A jewel in the crown! From the welcoming staff at reception through to a truly informative historical review of crude oil (Crude exhhibition) and its impact in the region to the outside areas, a most pleasant and tranquil experience. Just recently opened and a short walk from Al Jadaf metro. A must!

Ja
Review №98

Peace and calm atmosphere. Waterfront view of creek. Soothing winds which could heal your stress.

Kh
Review №99

Latest addition in dubais map. ideal place for art lovers , waterfront. parking available

Ke
Review №100

What a great find. No info advertising this place. Great exhibitions

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  • Address:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://www.jameelartscentre.org/
  • Phone:+971 4 873 9800

Categories
  • Art center
  • Museum
  • Art museum
  • Artist
  • Library
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:12–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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