This annual art and culture event takes place in the houses of Al Bastakiya, one of the historic areas of Dubai. It is an independent fringe art fair that runs parallel to Art Dubai and provides an international platform for emerging local talent and draws global attention to Dubai's art and cultural scene. The fair opens up the unique environment of Al Bastakiya to contemporary art while involving international, regional and local galleries, artists and curators in a comprehensive programme that includes daily exhibitions and art related talks and discussions.