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Alserkal Avenue
Al Quoz4.6(7.4k)
Estimated cost
Free
Free galleries; cinema ~AED 50
Opening hours
10 am – 7 pm
Some galleries closed Mondays
Time needed
About 2h
Indoor
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons or during exhibition openings
About
Dubai's creative district hides behind industrial Al Quoz walls. Former warehouses now house contemporary galleries, concept stores, the independent Cinema Akil and some of the city's best coffee. Entry is free and it's all air-conditioned — ideal for a slow, curious afternoon.
Things to do
- Gallery-hop through contemporary art spaces
- Catch an indie film at Cinema Akil
- Browse design and concept stores
- Sip single-origin coffee in the warehouse cafés
Getting there
🚕 Taxi🚗 Car
Al Safa (taxi 8 min)
Taxi from Al Safa or Noor Bank metro. Free parking on site.
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