09/06/2026
Leaving Alserkal Avenue behind, we headed to Al Fahidi District and the ever-inspiring XVA Gallery, where art is beautifully woven into the original architecture of old Dubai.
The highlight was Jane Beveridge's first solo exhibition, LOCAL, which captures the essence of Dubai and belonging. Through mixed-media works inspired by her collection of five-letter words, Beveridge explores language, identity and place, creating a powerful exhibition where contemporary colour, texture and materiality are beautifully offset by the surrounding heritage architecture.