The Majlis Gallery
About The Majlis Gallery
The Majlis Gallery is a fine art gallery at Al Fahidi Roundabout in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai. Opened in 1989, it shows painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass and other work by regional and international artists, and suits visitors to old Dubai and people looking to buy art.
The house and its history
The gallery’s About page explains that Alison Collins came to Dubai in 1976 as an interior designer, and in 1978 she and her husband leased Villa No. 19 in Bastakia, the old wind-tower quarter now known as the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. They raised their family there and hosted many artists in their majlis, which gave the gallery its name. A majlis is a meeting place, and the gallery describes its aim as promoting artists of international standing and being a meeting place for creative people.
What you can see and buy
- Artists: the website lists more than 50 represented artists, among them Abdul Qader Al Rais, Mona Al Khaja and Khaled Al Sa’ai.
- Collections: acrylics, calligraphy, ceramics, glass, jewellery, lithographs, mixed media, oils, pastels, pottery, photography, prints, sculpture and watercolours. The collections page says complete collections and prices are available only at the gallery.
- Exhibitions: solo and group shows; recent titles include “Seeking Al Seef”, “Glass Manifesto” and “Celebration in Colour”.
- Workshops: the gallery invites artists to propose workshops, and its archive includes painting, photography, jewellery and glass-bead workshops.
- Gift vouchers are available on request.
Opening hours and getting there
As published by the gallery: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Ramadan hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; closed on Sunday. The location page says free underground parking from the Al Seef project is about 200 metres from the gallery door, reached from the roundabout at the end of the road.
Good to know
- Phone +971 4 353 6233; email [email protected]; PO Box 42885, Dubai.
- The website does not mention an entry fee.
- Prices are given at the gallery, so ask staff about any work you see online.
Description written from official sources, checked 24 October 2026: themajlisgallery.com. Confirm details with the business before you go.
Opening hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Hours change on public holidays and during Ramadan. Confirm with the venue before you travel.
Where it is
Al Fahidi Roundabout, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, Dubai
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