About MB Gallery
Founded in 2018 by Muna Balfaqeeh, MB Gallery began as a contemporary art gallery in Abu Dhabi where art and considered living intersect. What started as a vision to showcase artistic talent has grown into a curated concept store — part contemporary art gallery, part design destination — bringing together original paintings, collectible prints, sculptural furniture, and distinctive objects under one cohesive philosophy.
MB Gallery is more than an art space — it is a curated environment and fine art gallery inspired by the quiet sophistication of contemporary concept stores. It offers paintings, editions, and design pieces thoughtfully created or selected for their presence, craftsmanship, and dialogue with space. Each work is chosen not only for its aesthetic strength, but for the atmosphere and narrative it contributes to an interior.
Our aim is to cultivate a living, evolving platform where art meets design, tradition converses with modernity, and thoughtful curation transforms everyday spaces into meaningful environments — always rooted in UAE heritage art and culture.
We invite you to explore our art gallery collection and discover pieces that do more than elevate a room — they become part of the life lived within it.
MEET THE CEO & FOUNDER
Muna Balfaqeeh is an Emirati visual artist, linguist, and cultural entrepreneur whose artistic journey began in childhood, inspired by watching her father paint large, lifelike canvases from memory. Art remained her constant — first as a refuge, and later as a deliberate professional path.
She holds a Master's and Ph.D. from the University of London (SOAS) and an Executive MBA from Zayed University, bringing together academic depth and strategic leadership. Her practice spans abstract work, mixed media, Arabic calligraphy, photography, and printmaking — reflecting her deep connection to UAE heritage art — shaped through years of regional workshops and formal study, including her pursuit of a Master of Fine Arts at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
As her artistic voice matured, Muna adopted a refined curatorial approach, exhibiting selectively and independently at major art gallery exhibitions and platforms such as Dubai World Art and The Hotel Show.
Today, through MB Gallery, she merges vision, discipline, and cultural sensibility to create a curated contemporary art gallery space where art, design, and heritage converge.
Our Services
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Our art curators carefully select and support emerging talents, giving them meaningful exposure and staging their work to create real interest — whether through our online art gallery platform, social media, or in-person art gallery exhibitions.
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Whether you are an interior designer, organization, or individual, MB Gallery offers a unique online art advisory service backed by our art gallery's curatorial expertise — completely free of charge — to help you build a selection of artwork tailored to your needs, space, and style.
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Commission a painting or custom artwork tailored to your needs, created in collaboration with interior designers and skilled artists. This includes portraits, paintings, stainless steel wall pieces, sculptures, and miniatures.
EVENTS
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Dubai World Art 2026
19 - 22 November 2026
10:00AM-10:00PM
The 2026 edition of World Art Dubai, the region’s largest art fair, will showcase over 10,000 artworks from 400+ renowned galleries and solo artists representing 65+ countries. The fair will welcome more than 14,000 art enthusiasts and feature a non-stop program of live art performances, workshops, and talks, fostering a vibrant environment of creativity and inspiration.
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International Hunting & Equistarian Exhibition - Al Ain 2025
26 - 30 November 2025
10:00AM-9:00PM
Celebrating the rich legacy of hunting and equestrianism, and highlighting Al Ain as a distinguished destination for hunting and outdoor sports, while seeking to reach new markets with purchasing power to expand the exhibition's brand
The first edition of the International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition - Al Ain 2025 will be launched from November 26 to 30, 2025, at ADNEC Al Ain Centre. -
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Maritime Heritage Festival
20 - 29 November 2026
04:00PM-10:00PM
The 4th edition of the Maritime Heritage Festival returns to Abu Dhabi and invites you to experience Abu Dhabi’s most cherished living history.
The festival will take you back in time to when Abu Dhabi’s ancestors lived in harmony with the sea, building a sustainable and prosperous way of life, and cultivating skills that have passed down through the generations, such as fishing, trading and pearl diving.
Throughout the festival, visitors will experience the intimate setting of a local coastal village, bringing to life the bustling markets and traditional social gatherings, as well as seafaring stories and skills shared by traditional sailors, tradespeople, and craftspeople. -
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INTERNATIONAL HUNTING & EQUISTARIAN EXHIBIITON _ ABU DHABI 2025
25 - 29 November 2025
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Heritage remains the guiding force that shapes our values and practices. Just as our ancestors passed down their knowledge and skills through generations, ADIHEX 2026 continues to honor this legacy by presenting innovative products and services that seamlessly merge tradition with modernity.
As the ultimate meeting place for enthusiasts of hunting, equestrian pursuits, and cultural heritage, ADIHEX 2026 celebrates our shared passions while paying tribute to the rich traditions that define us.
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ADIHEX 2025
28 AUG - 6 SEPT 2026
10:00AM-10:00PM
Heritage remains the guiding force that shapes our values and practices. Just as our ancestors passed down their knowledge and skills through generations, ADIHEX 2026 continues to honour this legacy by presenting innovative products and services that seamlessly merge tradition with modernity.
As the ultimate meeting place for enthusiasts of hunting, equestrian pursuits, and cultural heritage, ADIHEX 2026 celebrates our shared passions while paying tribute to the rich traditions that define us.
