Curated exhibitions
Visitors describe a strong selection of contemporary artists, including international names and exhibitions that change over time.
Leila Heller Gallery
Al Quoz
Leila Heller Gallery is a contemporary art space in Al Quoz where visitors can explore changing exhibitions in a spacious, carefully arranged setting. Reviews point to an impressive duplex layout and standout displays ranging from Dale Chihuly glass pieces to large-scale sculpture, making it a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
143 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Spacious layout
The gallery’s spacious duplex layout gives exhibitions room to breathe and makes the visit feel more substantial.
Chihuly collection
One review found more than 50 glass pieces by Dale Chihuly on display, including an unusually substantial sculpture collection.
Large installations
The displays include memorable oversized works, such as an iron cave and giant wooden pieces.
Quiet viewing
A Tuesday visit found the gallery practically empty, which can suit visitors who prefer calm, unhurried viewing.
Second floor
The second floor contains additional art and is easy to miss if you only explore the main level.
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan parking. Allow extra time to park around the warehouses; one visitor found nearby parking particularly difficult.
Check upstairs. Visit the second floor as well as the main gallery so you do not miss part of the display.
Check admission. Check current admission details before visiting; one Tuesday visitor reported that gallery entrance was free.
Allow time. Pair the gallery with other Alserkal stops, since the wider area has several galleries and things to see.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Alserkal Avenue - Warehouse 87 17th St
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
work of Wim Delvoye
One review particularly enjoyed the work of Wim Delvoye during a multi-artist exhibition.
reversed words
A past exhibition was described as a display centred on reversed words.
Zaha Hadid furniture line
The gallery has also shown the Zaha Hadid furniture line, offering a different perspective on her modern, fluid forms.
Common Concerns
Difficult parking
Parking can be difficult in the surrounding industrial area, where finding a nearby space may take extra time.
Out of way
The gallery is somewhat removed from Dubai’s other sights, so it works better as part of an Al Quoz art outing.
Needed improvements
One visitor enjoyed the spacious gallery but felt some improvements were still needed.
Staff conduct
One review reports that an employee behaved inappropriately during a visit.
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The Bottom Line
Leila Heller Gallery is a contemporary art destination in Al Quoz, especially appealing if you enjoy exhibitions that change rather than a fixed collection. Visitors can explore spacious displays of painting, sculpture and installations, with reviews calling out more than 50 glass pieces by Dale Chihuly, the work of Wim Delvoye, and a Zaha Hadid furniture line shown inside the gallery. The duplex arrangement and second floor are part of the experience, so it is worth looking beyond the first rooms.
The gallery has also been praised for its mix of eastern and western contemporary art, international artists and thought-provoking installations. Large works such as an iron cave, giant wooden pieces and a tornado-shaped Jacob Hashimoto installation have made strong impressions on visitors. One Tuesday reviewer found the space practically empty, allowing for quiet viewing, while another reported free entrance that day; check current admission details before setting out.
The main practical drawback is parking. Because the gallery sits in an industrial warehouse area, nearby spaces can be hard to find, although one older review described parking as easy. It is also a little out of the way from Dubai’s other sights, so plan it alongside the wider Alserkal gallery cluster rather than treating it as a quick central stop.