Collection building
- A collection concept shaped by your taste and goals
- Selection and evaluation of works, private sales
- Deal support: insurance, shipping and storage
Boutique art management company · UAE
Boutique art advisory & cultural projects in the UAE
ArtLevel is a boutique art advisory and cultural projects company in the UAE, working with private collectors, luxury residences, hotels and restaurants, and with clients from the GCC, Russia and the CIS.
Luxury only, a confidential environment and client service to private banking standards.
3 yearsin the UAE
500+HNWI/UHNWI clients in our programmes
65+guests of private VIP programmes
40+works acquired by clients
Official partner of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Why ArtLevel
A boutique, not an agency
We do not work for the mass market. Every project is built by hand around one client: their taste, capital and goals.
Luxury only
Private collectors, families and family offices, luxury hotels, restaurants and developers.
Discretion
A confidential environment and client programmes built to private banking standards.
Insider access
Partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi, programmes at Art Basel, Art Dubai, Abu Dhabi Art and Frieze Abu Dhabi, private collections and their owners.
The language of capital
Our founder's 15 years in investment banking: we speak about art as an asset class.
Private clients
Collections, residences and private wealth
For collectors, families and family offices.
Art for private residences
- Works selected for villas, apartments and private residences
- Close collaboration with your interior designer
- Hanging and placement of works in the space
Art investment strategy
- A strategy built around your goals and budget
- Analysis of markets, artists and risks
- Art as an asset within private wealth
Gallery launch
- Concept, positioning and opening scenario
- Artist programme and opening exhibition
- Guests from institutions, auction houses and collectors
VIP art programmes
- Private programmes at Art Basel, Art Dubai, Abu Dhabi Art and Frieze Abu Dhabi
- Private collections, museums and meetings with their owners
- Full logistics: hotel, transfers, personal support
17–20 November 2026 · Abu Dhabi
Frieze Abu Dhabi 2026. The ArtLevel private programme
Four days around Frieze Abu Dhabi, curated by ArtLevel for a small circle of guests.
- Welcome dinner on preview day
- Visits to private collections and residences
- Museums of Saadiyat Cultural District
- Meetings with collectors and cultural advisors
- Chauffeured premium transport throughout
Selected projects
Art, capital and cultural diplomacy
ArtLevel gives private clients and partners access to the international art market.
Cultural diplomacy · Abu Dhabi, Dubai
The cultural visit of Prince Nikita Lobanov-Rostovsky
An international project on cooperation between cultural institutions of Russia, Europe and the UAE, initiated and organised by ArtLevel.
- The exhibition “A Royal Lineage Across a Thousand Years of History”, attended by representatives of Dubai's culture and education authorities
- A private meeting with Bassam Said Freiha and visits to the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation and Louvre Abu Dhabi
- A public lecture and educational programme
- Outcome: the start of a collaboration between Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky and Bassam Freiha
Gallery opening · Dubai, 17 October 2025
Form & Seasons Gallery, Kempinski Residence
A protocol gallery opening followed by a private reception for government cultural institutions, the art community and collectors. ArtLevel was the general operator: concept and scenario, guest list, VIP relations and media support.
Guests included- Khalil Abdulwahid, Dubai Culture
- Tim Murphy, Sotheby's MENA
- Arne Everwijn, Christie's MENA
- Abdulla Al Shamsi, private office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Qasimi
VIP programme · Doha, 2026
Art Basel Qatar
A private programme for collectors at the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar.
- VIP access to the fair preview
- Meeting Art Basel Qatar's artistic director Wael Shawky
- Private visits to the Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf, National Museum of Qatar and Al Riwaq
- A private visit to the Al Fardan Collection and meeting Hussain Alfardan
VIP programmes · Abu Dhabi, 2024–2025
Abu Dhabi Art
Bespoke programmes for collectors, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders. Elen Levitt is an official ambassador of the fair.
- Private collections, artist meetings and private dinners with market experts
- A bespoke fair guide for Preview Day guests, 2025
- The first online meeting for Russian-speaking collectors during Collectors' Week, 60+ participants
VIP programmes · Dubai, 2024–2026
Art Dubai
Programmes for collectors and art professionals, with official patronage of the fair.
- Bespoke VIP programmes for collectors
- An exclusive interview with the fair director and artistic director for World Arabia
- Ongoing collaboration with the region's institutions
Exhibition · BC Academy, Dubai, 6 November 2025
Threads of Time: Contemporary Echoes of UAE Heritage
An exhibition dedicated to UAE National Day with an international educational programme. ArtLevel led the concept, organisation and work with artists and partners.
- Seven artists from the UAE and MENA: Azza Al Qubaisi, Mariam Al Zarooni, Khalid Alastad, Noura Ali Ramahi, Mohamed Alsuwaidi, Sami Alkour, Ghaleb Hawila
International programmes
Sharjah Biennial, Art Basel
Private programmes for collectors and cultural leaders.
- Private tours with Nikolai Palazhchenko, VIP Representative Eastern Europe, Art Basel
- Leading galleries, museums and institutions
- Expert guidance and access to the professional community
Testimonials
What our guests say
Everything was superb! Thank you so much for the organisation, the support, the wonderful mood, the beauty and the expertise!
Elen, you are a true professional! I loved everything — the places, the meetings, every location, the hotel, the transfers — exactly how I like it.
Thank you for the chance to immerse myself in the world of contemporary art! I learned so much and now want to visit exhibitions like this more often.
I really liked the organisation, the programme and the group. I will gladly join next time.
The founder
Elen Levitt
Art expert and cultural strategist
- Partner, Frieze Abu Dhabi
- Official Ambassador, Abu Dhabi Art, 2023–2025
- UAE Golden Visa for talent in culture and arts
- 15 years in corporate and investment banking
An art expert and cultural strategist working where art, capital and cultural diplomacy meet. Elen brings a financier's discipline and an insider's access to one of the fastest-growing art markets in the world.
Art curator and columnist at World Arabia magazine; featured in The Art Newspaper, Posta Middle East, Buro 24/7 and other publications. Founder of the Levitt Art Community. Speaker at Russian Seasons Arabia and moderator at World Art Dubai.
“Our mission is to make as many people as possible owners of the universal voice through art.”
In the press
Non-commercial
ArtLevel Public Programme
The charitable and educational side of our work: we share what we know about the market so that more people in the region understand and love art.
Art Calendar MENA
A guide to the region's key art events: 20+ countries and 120+ museums, fairs, galleries and biennials.
November 2026 calendarLevitt Art Community
A private international community of around 300 collectors, gallerists, artists and art professionals.
Join the communityUAE Art Market guide
In Russian. How the Emirates' art market works and how artists enter it.
About the guideTelegram channel ARTLEVEL
A guide to the MENA art market: key news and deals, an insider's view, trend analysis and opportunities for artists and art professionals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can curate art for a villa or private residence in the UAE?
ArtLevel is a boutique art advisory in Abu Dhabi that curates art for private villas and residences across the UAE. Every project is led by founder Elen Levitt, partner of Frieze Abu Dhabi — from concept and artist selection to installation, including in collaboration with your interior designer.
Who creates art collections for luxury hotels and restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
ArtLevel creates art collections and cultural programmes for luxury hotels, restaurants and real estate developments in the UAE: a concept built around the brand, artists from the MENA region and international names, and support through installation and opening.
How to start investing in art in the UAE?
ArtLevel helps private clients build an art investment strategy: goals, budget, choice of artists and markets, risk assessment and deal support. Founder Elen Levitt spent 15 years in investment banking and approaches art as an asset class.
How to open an art gallery in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
ArtLevel supports gallery launches in the UAE: concept and positioning, artist programme, opening exhibition, and access to collectors, institutions and art fairs. Projects include the opening of Form & Seasons Gallery in Dubai in 2025.
What VIP art programmes does ArtLevel run?
ArtLevel runs private programmes for HNWI/UHNWI clients at Art Basel Qatar, Art Dubai, Abu Dhabi Art, the Sharjah Biennial and Frieze Abu Dhabi: private collections, meetings with fair directors and collectors, and full logistics. More than 500 clients have taken part in ArtLevel programmes.
What cultural projects does ArtLevel deliver?
ArtLevel creates and delivers turnkey cultural projects in the UAE: the cultural visit of Prince Nikita Lobanov-Rostovsky with the exhibition “A Royal Lineage Across a Thousand Years of History”, the Threads of Time exhibition for UAE National Day, the protocol opening of Form & Seasons Gallery in Dubai, as well as exhibitions, art residencies and client programmes for developers, hotels and brands.
Does ArtLevel work with clients from Russia and the CIS?
Yes. ArtLevel works in English and Russian with clients from the GCC, Russia and the CIS, opening the door to the UAE art world: collections, private programmes and introductions to institutions.
How much does an ArtLevel art advisor cost?
Fees are set individually for each project. Every engagement starts with an enquiry and a personal meeting, after which we prepare a proposal with scope and budget.
What is the ArtLevel Public Programme?
It is ArtLevel's non-commercial educational initiative: the free Art Calendar MENA, the UAE Art Market guide for artists, the Levitt Art Community, talks and publications.