Hunar Gallery opened its doors to the public of Dubai in 1998. The gallery derives its moniker from the Persian word for “art” and aims to encourage the public throughout the United Arab Emirates and beyond to value modern Middle Eastern art.
Hunar Gallery is one of the most prestigious galleries in Dubai and the region, with an established reputation for fine art. The gallery’s aim is to encourage the public throughout the United Arab Emirates - and beyond — to value and enjoy art. The gallery is always working towards supporting the increasing role art plays at all levels of public education.
Hunar Gallery is well known for bringing top international artists to Dubai and over the years has presented more than 100 exhibitions of 150 renowned artists.
The gallery is located in Rashidiya close to the Dubai Airport Expo in a modern two storied villa. Paintings and artworks are displayed in five areas over the two floors of the gallery and are divided into themes such as portraits, landscapes, calligraphy and abstract art.
The gallery, owned by Mrs Al Anood Al Warshow (a UAE national business woman), greatly encourages local as well as upcoming talents. The gallery participates in the region’s prestigious art fairs for example, Abu Dhabi Art, Art Dubai and MENAS Art fair, Lebanon.
L’OFFICIEL Magazine selected Hunar Gallery as the best gallery in Dubai for the year 2009.
The Managing Director of the gallery Mrs Al Anood Al Warshow received the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards in 2010 and 2012.