START Charity Gala Monday 17 March 8pm-1am Location DIFC START is an innovative charity that offers art workshops for children in areas where few provisions for education exist. Founded by the Al Madad Foundation and Art Dubai, this exclusive dinner will fund important projects across the Middle East. For tables please contact Phone + 9714 361 2861 start@platinumuae.com Accomodation Hotel reservations and travel contact Michael Pacheco Phone +9714396 2292 michael@1001events.com n.b as many international holidays fall during this week early booking is strongly recommended. Patrons' Preview* Hosted by Madinat Jumeirah Tuesday 18 March 7pm-10pm Ladies' Preview* Wednesday 19 March 1pm-5pm Vernissage* Wednesday 19 March 5pm-10pm Public Opening Thursday 20 March 12pm-8pm Friday 21 March 12pm-8pm Saturday 22 March 11am-5pm *Invitation only

Global Art Forum The Global Art Forum brings together the world's leading artists, curators, museum directors and art professionals to discuss issues that affect art today and that will define its future. The Forum concerns itself with the practice of contemporary art in the context of the Middle East, providing a credible and necessary intellectual platform for the exchange of ideas. As such the Global Art Forum will continue to set the agenda for Art Dubai, ensuring the Fair remains innovative and relevant. 2007 Transcripts available in English and Arabic from www.artdubai.ae/globalartforum. Wednesday 19 March Artists and New Art Productions Interviews and panels Thursday 20 March Cities in Transition In association with FIAC. Friday 21 March Museums for the Middle East Presentations and panels. For general enquiries please contact www.artdubai.ae