Join Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Students League of Denver for an exploration of Dubai, a hub of Middle Eastern arts & culture located on the Persian Gulf. This trip will include a VIP experience of the Art Dubai art fair, as well as private collections and studio tours. Art Dubai is an up-and-coming art fair in the global art fair scene. The fair showcases the best in contemporary art from the Middle East, Northern Africa, and South Asia.

ITINERARY*

Sunday, March 22
Arrive
Arrive in Dubai; drink at hotel; hard hat tour of Expo2020 World Expo site

Monday, March 23
Welcome, Gallery visits
Start the trip with a welcome from the Director of the Art Dubai fair and gallery tours in Alserkal Avenue, plus a private viewing of the Jameel Arts Centre.

Tuesday, March 24
Architectural Tours and Art Dubai Preview
Learn about the architectural history of the city and ongoing development projects on an architecture tour with two of Dubai’s most esteemed architects. In the evening, the VIP preview of Art Dubai offers a first look at all the fair has to offer.

Wednesday, March 25
Day Trip to Abu Dhabi
Located about an hour away from Dubai, Abu Dhabi is a growing art hub in its own right. This day trip will include a tour of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, as well as a visit to the Sheikh Zaid Bin Sultan Mosque.

Thursday, March 26
Art Dubai Fair
In the morning, tour the Sharjah Art Foundation in the historic Sharjah district. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring the Art Dubai fair, including tours with fair curators and meet-and-greets with participating artists.

Friday, March 27
Private Collections & Studio Tours
Tour the private collections and studios of Dubai’s most influential collectors and contemporary artists.

Saturday, March 28
FREE DAY, Final Day of Fair
Choose to spend the day shopping, at the beach, or visiting the final day of the fair. We will end the day with a celebration dinner.

Sunday, March 29
Depart

For more information, and to reserve your place, contact David Dadone at david@bmoca.org

PRICING**
Includes 8 nights hotel, all in-country transportation fees, museum and gallery entry fees, interpreters and guides, and most meals. Reserve your spot today!

Double Room 1 bed (per person) $5,500.00
Double Room, 2 beds (per person) $5,600.00
Single Room $6,000.00

To guarantee prices, deposits must be received by October 15, 2019.
**Airfare and guide/driver tips are not included | Participants must book their own airline reservations.

*Itinerary subject to change