One of the first contemporary Middle Eastern art galleries in Dubai, the Third Line promotes a range of established artists regionally and internationally at various reputed art fairs and exhibitions. In addition to the gallery's monthly exhibitions, the Third Line organizes a variety of non-profit alternative programs in Dubai.

Since its inception in 2006, Ayyam gallery has quickly become one of the region's foremost centers for modern and contemporary art from the Arab world. Exhibiting primarily art from the Levant region, Ayyam Gallery now boasts a total of five gallery spaces throughout the Middle East in Damascas, Beirut, Cairo, and two in Dubai including its most recent opening in the DIFC.

One of the top galleries for international and regionally-based artists in the Gulf, Cuadro's 13,000 sq.ft location in the DIFC showcases artwork by esteemed artists whose work is represented in prestigious international art institutions and galleries such as the MOMA, the Tate Britain, and the Guggenheim.

One of the city's oldest art galleries, ArtSpace was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to the promotion of Middle Eastern contemporary art. Hosting exhibitions by some of the region's most emerging and established artists, ArtSpace has become one of the principle players and destinations for the art crowd in Dubai.

Established in 2008, Carbon 12 Gallery boasts a range of established and emerging artists from the Middle East and internationally. The gallery space located in Al Quoz's Al Serkal Avenue, hosts a variety of ongoing exhibitions coupled with innovative performance work and installations.