DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD
This February, IKKA reinforces its position as Dubai’s first restaurant to house a permanent, rotating gallery programme. By debuting contemporary works before they reach the traditional gallery circuit, IKKA continues to bridge the gap between fine dining and the UAE’s evolving art scene.
Following its successful January launch, the gallery presents “On Practicing Recovery” by Paris-based Saudi visual artist Reem Ali. Marking the artist’s Dubai debut, the exhibition follows a series of acclaimed showcases in Paris and will run from 4 to 28 February 2026.
A New Site for Contemporary Art Ali’s work explores recovery as an ongoing, non-linear process shaped by domestic space and women’s inner lives. Informed by her background in biology, her video and photography works offer a restrained, contemplative aesthetic that sits in deliberate contrast to the restaurant’s vibrant atmosphere.
At IKKA, the first encounter with new work unfolds through movement and shared experience. Art is experienced alongside the rhythm of the restaurant—integrated into the evening between shared plates, cocktails, and the venue’s signature rooftop energy.
- Exhibition Details:
Artist: Reem Ali
Dates: 4th – 28th February 2026
Timings: 4:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Venue: IKKA, Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
Reservations: +971 43 021 275
