Palestinian Art
The gallery gives Palestinian artists a strong presence, from emerging names to established artists such as Anani and Shammout.
Zawyeh Gallery, Dubai
Al Quoz
Zawyeh Gallery is an independent visual art gallery in Al Quoz, focused on contemporary and modern work by Palestinian and Middle East artists. Visitors can explore rotating exhibitions, browse a viewing room of prints and originals, and ask the gallery team about buying or custom framing artwork.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
1,419 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Thoughtful Curation
Reviews describe exhibitions with clear concepts and storytelling, including work that explores Palestinian experiences of conflict, land and home.
Viewing Room
A separate viewing room includes smaller framed pieces, prints and originals from different artists that visitors can purchase.
Helpful Staff
Visitors who want context or buying guidance can expect informative, friendly assistance, including explanations of paintings and canvas work.
Custom Framing
The gallery also handles custom framing, useful if you are buying artwork and want it finished through the same place.
Varied Styles
The exhibitions span different artists, sizes and styles, so the space is accessible even if you are not an art expert.
Calm Space
Visitors describe the gallery as a peaceful, intimate corner with a spacious yet cosy exhibition area.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use Side Gate. Drive through the side gate when possible: the gallery is near the end of the strip, otherwise carrying purchases means a long walk.
Ask For Guidance. You do not need specialist art knowledge; ask the gallery assistant for help understanding the exhibition or choosing a piece to buy.
Check Viewing Room. Allow time for the viewing room, where smaller framed pieces, prints and originals are available to purchase alongside the main exhibition.
Read Context. Take time with the artist introductions and artwork descriptions, which reviewers found detailed enough to explain the artist’s perspective.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Warehouse 27 17th St - Al Quoz1 - Dubai Alserkal Avenue
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Side-Gate Access
The gallery is toward the end of the strip; arriving through the side gate is easier, especially if you are carrying a purchase.
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The Bottom Line
Zawyeh Gallery is a contemporary visual art gallery in Al Quoz with a clear focus on Palestinian and Middle East artists. A visit can mean taking in a rotating exhibition, discussing the work with the gallery team, or buying something from the viewing room. That smaller space includes prints, originals and framed pieces by different artists, while custom framing is also available.
The exhibitions are the main draw. Reviews mention a Palestinian exhibition, Khaled Hourani’s “Leaping over the Barrier”, and work by artists including Afifa Aleiby, Nabil Anani, Bashar Alroub and Rama Samara. Visitors often respond to the ideas as much as the visuals: one review describes paintings arranged to tell a story about Palestinian life, separation and land, while another highlights Salman Mansour’s use of dried mud and smooth acrylic.
The atmosphere is described as peaceful, intimate, spacious and cosy, with welcoming staff who explain paintings and help non-specialists navigate the work. For a practical detail, use the side gate when arriving by car; the gallery is toward the end of the strip, and carrying purchases from elsewhere can mean a long walk. Alserkal Avenue has plenty to explore, so this works well as part of a wider art outing.