Jumeirah Named Official Hospitality Partner of NOMAD in Abu Dhabi 2025

Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality brand and a member of Dubai Holding, has been named the official hospitality partner of NOMAD, the collectible design fair celebrated for curating intimate encounters between contemporary art, architecture, and cultural heritage.

The Partnership
- Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has been named the official hospitality partner of NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2025, the collectible design fair known for blending contemporary art, architecture, and cultural heritage.
- The fair will debut in Abu Dhabi from 19–22 November 2025, hosted at the decommissioned Terminal 1 of Zayed International Airport.

Cultural Context
- NOMAD’s arrival coincides with Abu Dhabi Art Fair and the upcoming openings of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
- This reinforces Saadiyat Cultural District as a global hub for arts and culture.

Jumeirah’s Role
- Jumeirah will host international collectors, designers, and cultural leaders at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort, offering exclusive access to previews, private events, and panel discussions.
- The resort will also present “Shifting Terrains”, an off-site design showcase (18–22 November) featuring pioneering regional designers and studios such as:
- Datecrete (Palestine/Lebanon)
- MULA (UAE)
- KAMEH (UAE)
- Mary-Lynn Massoud (Lebanon)
- Georges Mohasseb (Lebanon)
- Neda Salmanpour (Iran)

Why It Matters
- This partnership highlights Jumeirah’s positioning as a cultural crossroads, supporting artistic innovation across its destinations.
- It builds on Jumeirah’s earlier initiatives like the Jumeirah Art Journey in Dubai and collaborations with Christie’s London and the Contemporary Art Prize at Capri Palace.
- NOMAD founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte emphasized that the collaboration creates a dialogue between design, place, and Abu Dhabi’s cultural landscape.

Big Picture
This move cements Jumeirah’s reputation not just as a luxury hospitality brand, but as a global Majlis of culture, conversation, and creative exchange—perfectly aligned with Abu Dhabi’s cultural momentum heading into 2026.