Step into the extraordinary with NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2025, where the decommissioned Terminal 1 of Zayed International Airport transforms into a dynamic cultural hub. Designed in the late 1970s by the visionary Paul Andreu, this iconic piece of regional modernism is reopening its doors to the art world in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Set against the backdrop of Saadiyat Island’s ambitious museum landscape, NOMAD 2025 is not just an exhibition — it’s a celebration of innovation, craftsmanship, and the evolving language of collectible design.
See Also: Dubai Design Week 2025: Innovation and Design in the Middle East
Event Details:
NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2025
19–22 November 2025
Terminal 1, Zayed International Airport, Ad Diyafah Street, Abu Dhabi
Curated Galleries: A Global Showcase
- The A/P Room, Dubai: Bridging historical and contemporary design, this gallery spotlights artists from the MENA region and fosters dialogues beyond borders.
- Bardo Collections, London & Tunis: Minimalist elegance meets desert-inspired storytelling, capturing the stillness and beauty of vast landscapes.
- Bureau of Innovation, London, Paris, Dubai, Melbourne: Over two decades of expertise in antique furniture, bronzes, paintings, and Asian art, delivering curated luxury experiences for discerning collectors.
- Brun Fine Art, Milan, London, Florence: Specializing in curated exhibitions for international collectors, offering rare antique and modern collectible pieces.
Additional prestigious galleries include Don Tanani, Galerie BSL, Gallery Fumi, Galerie Gastou, Galerie Mélissa Paul, GEM Alf, Le Lab, Leila Heller Gallery, Mondavilli Scagliola, Nika Project Space, Nilufar, Ninetto Gallery, Olivier Varenne Art Moderne & Contemporain, Robilant + Voena, Soleille Gallery, The Third Line, and WE Gallery, presenting an unparalleled spectrum of art and design.
Special Projects: Pushing the Boundaries of Art and Design
NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2025 goes beyond traditional exhibitions, featuring innovative special projects that redefine the intersection of art, design, and luxury:
- The Dream Vault: A Treasury of Jewels, A2Z – an immersive celebration of precious gems and artisanal mastery.
- A Thousand Layers of Stomach, A.A. Murakami & Trame – conceptual design exploring depth, form, and narrative.
- Antidote: In Transit, Antidote Functional Bar – a functional installation merging lifestyle and design.
- Cohabitare, Perrier-Jouët x Formafantasma – an elegant dialogue between champagne culture and contemporary design.
- Departures, Powered by Etihad Airways – a curated reflection on travel, luxury, and transience.
- Destinations, Bottega Veneta – redefining the art of journeying through bespoke experiences.
- Fluid Echoes, Super Loop – an experimental exploration of motion, sound, and space.
- Formed, The House of Artisans Design Competition Showcase – spotlighting emerging craftsmanship and innovative design techniques.
- The Golden Container, InLoco Gallery – a luxurious narrative of curated objects and design interventions.
- Heritage Design, Latina – preserving tradition while challenging contemporary aesthetics.
- In Transit: A Nomadic Library, Dongola Limited Editions x Studio Etienne Bastormagi x Mira Hawa Projects – a traveling library merging literature, design, and conceptual art.
- MIDA, Orient 499 x David/Nicolas – boundary-pushing collaborations exploring materiality and form.
- Objects of Conscious Living, ADAI – sustainable luxury objects designed for mindful living.
- Postura Collection, VaguJhelyi – avant-garde explorations of posture, form, and human interaction.
- [PRIME]AL, Studio Renn – primal inspirations meet contemporary craft in a bold dialogue.
- Shifting Terrains, NOMAD x Jumeirah – immersive installations inspired by landscape and luxury hospitality.
- The Amber Hour, Kamyen & Modu – a poetic convergence of materiality and light.
- Tilad Collection, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council x Ricardo Rendón – a celebration of artisanal excellence and cultural storytelling.
- Turning Time into Stone, Parsa – material transformation as a metaphor for permanence and artistry.
- When Earth Dreamt in Gold, Iwan Maktabi – a visionary exploration of luxury, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.


Why NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2025 is Unmissable
This edition transcends the conventional art fair. It is an immersive journey into luxury, design, and cultural sophistication, blending the historic grandeur of Terminal 1 with cutting-edge curatorial practices. Visitors encounter rare collectible design, visionary galleries, and interactive special projects, all set within Abu Dhabi’s culturally vibrant landscape.
Whether exploring emerging MENA artists, discovering historic masterpieces, or experiencing the avant-garde special projects, NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2025 redefines the boundaries of art, design, and luxury experience.
NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2025 is a celebration of luxury, culture, and innovation. Every gallery, special project, and curated installation embodies Boca do Lobo’s ethos: bold, exclusive, and unforgettable. Step into this extraordinary space, and witness art and design shaping the future while honoring the legacy of a historic architectural masterpiece.





