Artist Residencies in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a dynamic residency landscape with a growing number of artist residencies in major art hubs like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. These residencies are increasingly focusing on multidisciplinary practices, cultural exchange, and critical discourse, attracting artists from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, as well as international creatives. The UAE’s residencies support a range of artistic fields, from digital media to traditional fine arts, and foster collaborative, research-driven projects within a rapidly evolving art scene.