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Al Quoz Art District - Self-Guided Walk

9.0(7,665 reviews)

Al Quoz · 17th St - Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Well-known hub of the contemporary arts scene boasting an evolving collection of galleries.

Beyond Alserkal Avenue's formal gallery spaces, the wider Al Quoz art and creative district contains an expanding network of independent studios, street art murals, coffee roasters, vintage clothing shops and experimental food and beverage concepts all inhabiting former industrial warehouses. A self-guided walk through Al Quoz 1 and 3 is free and increasingly rewarding - the area has developed organically and feels genuinely different from the rest of curated Dubai. Dubai's emerging creative community has taken root here, and the weekend sees design markets, pop-up events and open studio days that are all free or nearly so.


The Essence

Art / Free / Al Quoz / Galleries / Street art / Creative / Industrial / Self-guided

The Experience

Type

Free Entry


Amenities

Free gallery entryStreet artIndependent coffee shopsWeekend markets (seasonal)Bicycle-friendly

Busiest Time

Mondays to Sundays

5PM – 7PM

Mondays to Sundays draw the biggest crowds - book ahead and arrive before 5PM to settle in before the evening peaks.

Reviews

Amazing for saturdays in winter!

Mafalda Oliveira

Peaceful escapeAuthentic atmosphereFree and unmissable

Frequently Asked Questions

01Is parking easy in Al Quoz?
Yes, street parking is free and plentiful in Al Quoz's industrial streets. Weekend mornings are easier than weekday afternoons.
02What are the best independent cafes here?
% Arabica, Common Grounds and Nightjar Coffee (all within or near Alserkal Avenue) are the district's flagship coffee destinations.