For the 2017 edition of the fair, 77 galleries will present tightly curated solo or group shows in the Contemporary halls. Audiences will be able to discover artists from galleries spanning across the world from Sao Paulo to Melbourne, including the largest exhibition of contemporary art from the region.

The fourth edition of Art Dubai Modern will present museum-quality works by masters from the Middle-East, South Asia and Africa, whose work has been influential throughout the 20th century. The section will showcase 15 galleries with solo or two-person exhibits.