A three part eXperience
01. Tour
Private guided tour of the fair
02. Table
Immersive culinary eXperience
03. Merch
Homegrown & prepared merch
01. Private Guided Tour
of Abu Dhabi Art, including the by-invitation-only opening reception
Guests of the eXcollective eXperience at Abu Dhabi Art were offered the opportunity to include a private guided tour of the fair prior to dinner. From the VIP by-invitation-only opening reception night, and the Patrons & Collectors private viewing timings during the rest of the fair days, to public viewing days, a senior Emirati member of Abu Dhabi Art curatorial team accompanied the guests on the tour, highlighting key works and introducing them to artists and gallerists.
02. A Dining eXperience
at communal tables, guests enjoyed curated sounds and flavors
At Abu Dhabi Art 2023, eXcollective launched its first bespoke culinary eXperience that told the story of the UAE through a specially curated 5 course menu. In collaboration with Chef Kunwal Safdar, the eXperience was designed as an ode to the UAE’s heritage, where diners were transported on a journey through time with notes of influences from the spice road, and hints of its contemporary culinary scene. A montage of researched and historically accurate audio storytelling accompanied every plating highlighting cultural elements of the food being served.
A farm to table 0% waste kitchen eXperience, all ingredients were locally sourced.
03. Homemade Merch
for guests to take home and savour
Guests got to choose from a collection of homemade ingredients that were used by Chef Kunwal to prepare the dishes. From local Sidr honey with 24 carat gold to oils infused with saffron, our merch flew off the shelves.
