Art Dubai opened amid concerns over global economic stability due to recent tariff announcements by President Trump. Unlike prominent fairs like Basel and Frieze, Art Dubai features more affordable artworks, primarily in the low six figures. The fair showcased strong local presence from Swana region galleries, indicating a growing haven for high-net-worth individuals and emphasizing the importance of regional art. Despite fewer outstanding artworks, many collectors value the opportunity to connect with local cultures, as articulated by local collector Mohamed Maktabi.
"It is important to come to an art fair in our region—not in Basel, not in New York—where the major regional galleries are showing."
"Galleries from the US, Europe, and Latin America seemed unsure of what to bring—and quite rightly, as most collectors do not come to Art Dubai to buy the kind of international art they will find later in New York, London or Switzerland."
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