Madinat Jumeirah, a luxurious Arabian resort in Dubai, UAE, will host the ninth edition of Art Dubai and showcase the world’s largest selection of artists from the Mena and South Asia region.

Madinat Jumeirah has been the official hotel partner and main sponsor since the inception of Art Dubai in 2007. This year will see the most global fair to date with 92 participating galleries from 40 countries.

Held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, the event will take place from March 18 to 21.

This year the Art Bar will be located inside a 15-m tall mountain on Fort Island. This impressive art installation by artist Yazan Khalili will be accessible to the public on March 18 from 4 pm until 9.30 pm.

As the leading international art fair in the region, Art Dubai offers the opportunity to engage with the most extensive showcase of more than 500 artists from the UAE, the wider region and the world.

Margaret Paul, Madinat Jumeirah Resort general manager, said: “As one of the world’s most iconic resorts, Madinat Jumeirah features the unique architecture of the UAE and was designed to capture and reflect the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Dubai. We look forward to hosting Art Dubai 2015 and welcoming the region’s art community to our Arabian-styled beachside resort.”

Madinat Jumeirah is an authentically-styled Arabian city that promotes the cultural traditions of the UAE, showcasing the ultimate in Arabian hospitality. It is a recreation of life along Dubai Creek, complete with genuine Arabian accents such as wind towers, waterways, abras and a bustling souk. – TradeArabia News Service