Alserkal Avenue

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"A converted industrial warehouse district turned creative hub that, in Nada Badran's words, 'It’s an oasis of art, community spaces, and all things quirky.' Galleries are generally open to the public at no cost, and the area rewards casual wandering with cozy cafes, boutique shops, and cultural programming including indie cinema." - Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza Latifah Al-Hazza is a Chicago-based travel journalist, documentary filmmaker, and co-founder of Femscape Sojourns, a boutique women's travel company. Her work has appeared in CNN Travel, The New York Times, Insider, Reader's Digest, Business Insider Australia, Harper’s Bazaar, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Alserkal Avenue is home to a vibrant arts community, featuring galleries, workshops, and cafes. It's a cultural hotspot that showcases both local and international artists." - The MICHELIN Guide

"Alserkal Avenueruns through anindustrial area in Dubai where you'll find the core of the city's art scene inside agroup of warehouses. The galleries and exhibition spaceshere area must-see for art lovers and those who want tolearn more about the cultures and subcultures burgeoning in the shadow of Dubai 's megastructures. During a visit here, you'll likely rub elbows with an eclectic community of local artistsalong with the "cool kids" of Dubai . Check out the avenue’s website for community-oriented eventsincluding talks, exhibits,and movie screenings. By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Local Expert"

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"This once-sparse industrial compound is now a hotbed of arts and culture in Dubai. The three rows of warehouses house more than 15 galleries. Big name galleries like the New York-based Heller has brought exhibitions of contemporary American and European artists, while others, like Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde focus on rising stars from the Middle East." - Laura Ratliff, Maresa Manara