100% FREEArtist’s Room: Bani Abidi — Trembling hands — Jameel Arts Centre
Study expressive portraits drawn from public speeches and interviews, where hands and gestures carry the tension of speaking out. The series considers solidarity, public courage and the conflict in Gaza.
Representative pencil portrait by Martin xcorel0071; not a work by Bani Abidi.
Al Jaddaf, Dubai · Jameel Arts Centre, Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai
When to go
12 November 2026–25 April 2027. Planned visits: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat 10:00–18:00; Fri 12:00–20:00. Closed Tuesdays. These are the hours shared by the venue’s two published schedules; confirm later visits with the organiser.
Who can go
All ages admitted; exhibition content varies
The centre welcomes children and states that admission is free for all.
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- Free exhibition viewing; check in at the Welcome Desk.
- Separate paid activities, food and purchases are excluded.
- The venue’s visitor pages disagree on ordinary closing time (18:00 or 20:00). Day plans use the hours both pages share.
Sources & photo credit
Last successfully checked 10 Nov 2026. Availability can change; check with the organiser before travelling.
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Photo: Martin xcorel0071 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP. Adapted images retain the source licence.