Frieze - Abu Dhabi
Explore Frieze Abu Dhabi with Experienced Art Market advisor - Nico Epstein
Join the Art World Advisory Group for an unforgettable four-day cultural journey to Abu Dhabi in November 2026, curated and led by art advisor and curator Nico Epstein. This exclusive experience coincides with the highly anticipated Frieze Art Fair Abu Dhabi, bringing together the world’s leading galleries, artists, and collectors in the heart of the Middle East.
Our bespoke programme will offer guests an indepth experience of the dynamic landscape of contemporary and modern art across the region. From VIP access to Frieze and private collection visits, to behind-the-scenes tours of iconic institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Manarat Al Saadiyat, participants will enjoy unparalleled insight into the city’s evolving role as a global art destination.
The four-day itinerary will also feature opportunities to engage directly with curators, gallerists, and cultural leaders shaping the future of the art world—
You’ll be accompanied by Nico Epstein, a respected art advisor with deep knowledge of the art market and years of experience navigating the Frieze art fairs. From morning walkthroughs to afternoon deep dives, Nico will help demystify the fair, offering insights into standout pieces, emerging trends, and behind-the-scenes context that most visitors miss. You'll also have free time each day to explore the fair at your own pace. What could be better than having a trusted insider lead you through the latest and most exciting developments in the art world?
Dates
November 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed — updates will be shared as soon as they are released)
Fee
€ 1800
Here’s what to expect on the Freize Abu Dhabi Tour.
Day 1
AM 010:50
Meet at Front Entrance to the Fair
AM 11:00
Morning walkthrough of the Fair with Nico Epstein.
PM 13:00
Group Lunch
PM 14:30
Afternoon Session of the Fair
Meet some of the galleries and get first-hand knowledge of art works.
Day 2
AM 10:50
Meet at the Entrance to the Fair
AM 11:00
Morning Walk around
Key market insights from Nico Epstein.
PM 13:00
Lunch (participants' own)
PM 14:30
Afternoon session
The final session will offer you the opportunity to revisit any galleries of interest and ask questions. Nico will also be onhand to answer any art market questions you might have.
Tour Closes
Lecturer’s Biography
Nico Epstein
Nico Epstein is a curator, art historian and art advisor. He is the co-founder of arbulu studio a cultural consultancy based in Lisbon. Nico is currently acquiring artworks for a burgeoning network of American and Middle Eastern clients. He has helped to arrange more than 20 exhibitions of contemporary art throughout Europe, New York and Hong Kong, focussing mostly on artists of his generation. Nico is a frequent lecturer on contemporary art at Christie’s Education in London where he designed the course The Art Market Online: An Essential Guide. He has taught classes on contemporary art and its markets for Bocconi, The Courtauld, and University College London among other leading universities. Nico has been an art consultant for Frieze for the past five years, organising bespoke tours for their VIP clients as part of the Collect programme.
