Abu Dhabi November Artfair is held every year by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi and under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Each participant is selected annually by an internal committee in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and selected curators. This art event was launched for the first time in 2009 and was welcomed by 5,000 visitors. In the first period of this show, there were about 50 world-renowned galleries, including Gagosian, Aquala, White Cube, and Pace Wildenstein, many of whom are exhibiting at the region for the first time.
 
From 22 to 26 November 2023, Abu Dhabi Artfair will hold its 15th show. The event features 92 galleries from 31 countries showcasing the works of local, regional and international artists at Manarat Al Saadiyat. In this show, 7 galleries from Latin America and galleries from Georgia, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore and Chile are participating for the first time. 55 participating galleries are pareticipating again and 37 galleries will have the first experience of attending this art fair.