Located in Dubai?s Al Qouz industrial area, Alserkal Avenue was founded in 2007 with the aim of promoting cultural initiatives in the region. Since then, it has become Dubai?s most important art hub with twenty-five galleries and art spaces. Concrete, a new venue, addresses the districts growing need for a centrally located public space which can host a diverse program.

© Mohamed Somji, courtesy Alserkal Avenue

Architects: OMA

Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Partner In Charge: Iyad Alsaka

Project Architect: Kaveh Dabiri

Team: Yoonhee Bae, Aras Burak, Shabnam Hosseini, Mohammed Jabri, Alejandro Noe, Guerrero Ortega, Christin Simonian, Mayar Soliman

Area: 1250.0 m2
Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Mohamed Somji, courtesy Alserkal Avenue

Lighting Design: Licht Kompetenz

Local Architects: CVTEC

Acoustics: Acoustic Logic

Smep: Blue Camel Design

Contractor: Blue Camel Design

© Mohamed Somji, courtesy Alserkal Avenue

From the architect. Located in Dubai?s Al Qouz industrial area, Alserkal Avenue was founded in 2007 with the aim of promoting cultural initiatives in the region. Since then, it has become Dubai?s most important art hub with twenty-five galleries and art spaces. Concrete, a new venue, addresses the districts growing need for a centrally located public space which can host a diverse pr...