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A Decade On: Sotheby's Gallery Begins a New Chapter in DIFC

Sotheby’s Dubai celebrates a decade in the DIFC with a stunning gallery reopening. Discover how we’re shaping the future of art and luxury in the region.

Ten years ago, Sotheby’s opened a gallery in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with a clear purpose: to pay tribute to a region whose appetite for international art, culture and luxury is among the most discerning in the world. A decade on, the gallery is reopening, and the moment invites a look at what those ten years have built and where the relationship goes next.

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Senna's NSX, a Ferrari F40 and a Pre-War Pioneer Headline RM Sotheby's London Sale

Discover highlights from RM Sotheby’s London Auction, featuring Ayrton Senna’s Honda NSX, a rare Ferrari F40, and historic collector cars. Don't miss out.

RM Sotheby’s will stage The London Auction on 31 October 2026, a sale that spans well over a century of motoring. Early consignments range from a veteran car built in 1903 to some of the most admired supercars ever made. Ferrari is strongly represented, and a Honda NSX with a direct Formula 1 connection stands out as one of the most distinctive offerings. Taken together, the cars chart the automobile’s progress from its earliest experiments to the performance machines that now anchor the collector market.

South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

A Season of South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

Explore South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London. Discover iconic art from Husain, Khakhar & more, charting the evolution of a vibrant art movement.

On 29 September, Sotheby's London turns its attention to South Asia with a sale devoted to the region's modern and contemporary art. The auction gathers paintings, sculpture and works on paper by artists whose careers, taken together, chart the emergence and evolution of South Asian modernism across the twentieth century and beyond. It is a sale built as much around scholarship as around market appeal, assembling works that have, in several cases, not been seen publicly for decades.

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Rare Klimt Sets New Record at Sotheby’s Auction House in New York

Sotheby’s sets a historic record in its new Breuer Building HQ as Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer sells for $236.4M.

A painting titled ‘Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer’, one of the lesser known works by Austrian master Gustav Klimt, has now etched its place in art history as the most expensive piece sold by Sotheby’s auction house. Closing for an extraordinary $236.4 million (inclusive of fees), this is also the most expensive work of modern art ever sold at auction and the second most expensive overall - coming second only to Da Vinci’s enigmatic Salvator Mundi.

AED 70M Dubai Villa With A Spanish Finca Aesthetic

Inside AED 70M Dubai Villa With A Spanish Finca Aesthetic

An AED 70.8M Emerald Hills villa sale highlights Dubai buyers’ rising demand for warm, design-focused luxury homes built for real family living.

If Dubai’s super-prime real estate market had to be distilled into a single aesthetic, it would likely be this: clean-lined architecture, exacting symmetry, and polished marble interiors. October’s significant sale breaks all those rules, channelling the cosy, lived-in warmth of an old-world Spanish country retreat. Sold for AED 70,800,000 by Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty,&nbsp; the home is among the most valuable sold in the community this quarter. More notably, it signals a subtle shift in buyer preferences: one that’s increasingly led by design integrity, not just price per square foot.&nbsp;

If Dubai’s super-prime real estate market had to be distilled into a single aesthetic, it would likely be this: clean-lined architecture, exacting symmetry, and polished marble interiors. October’s significant sale breaks all those rules, channelling the cosy, lived-in warmth of an old-world Spanish country retreat. Sold for AED 70,800,000 by Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty,  the home is among the most valuable sold in the community this quarter. More notably, it signals a subtle shift in buyer preferences: one that’s increasingly led by design integrity, not just price per square foot.

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Sotheby’s Concierge Auction at Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week

Experience Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week, featuring Sotheby’s auctions, masterclasses, and elite global real estate showcases at St. Regis Saadiyat.

December 2 to 5. Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort.&nbsp;

December 2 to 5. Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort.

Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week: A Landmark Event for UAE’s Capital

Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week debuts on Saadiyat Island, uniting global collectors for exclusive auctions, exhibitions, and cultural experiences in the UAE capital.

With world-class infrastructure, impressive economic diversification, and a cultural offering that's as rich as it is modern, Abu Dhabi is clearly marking the next step in its rise as one of the fastest-growing regions for Art, Culture and Luxury globally. In the past few decades, culture has seen significant investment and forward-thinking action in the capital, which naturally led to an ecosystem in which creative industries are flourishing. The city’s aspirations of becoming a globally recognised centre of cultural talent and a leading regional powerhouse of creative content are obviously bearing fruit.

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George Azar Named Among the 100 Most Influential in Private Wealth 2025 – Spear’s Power List

George Azar joins Spear’s 2025 Power List for shaping luxury real estate across Dubai, UK, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi with record-breaking impact.

In the final quarter of each year, Spear’s Magazine releases its ‘Power List’ – a definitive ranking of 100 people shaping the world of private wealth. From CEOs and private bankers to asset managers, lawyers, and family office advisers, the list is built on results and substance rather than visibility, recognising those who have moved markets in a meaningful, measurable way. Familiar names have included Bernard Arnault and Sir James Dyson – standout figures whose decisions shape markets far beyond their industries.&nbsp;

In the final quarter of each year, Spear’s Magazine releases its ‘Power List’ – a definitive ranking of 100 people shaping the world of private wealth. From CEOs and private bankers to asset managers, lawyers, and family office advisers, the list is built on results and substance rather than visibility, recognising those who have moved markets in a meaningful, measurable way. Familiar names have included Bernard Arnault and Sir James Dyson – standout figures whose decisions shape markets far beyond their industries.

McLaren Headlines the Inaugural RM Sotheby’s Sale in Abu Dhabi

RM Sotheby’s debuts in Abu Dhabi with rare McLarens, including the iconic 1994 F1 and exclusive unreleased models, celebrating automotive legacy.

In 2024, RM Sotheby’s made its UAE debut at Al Serkal Avenue, Dubai’s contemporary arts hub. The sale was such a success that it graced the city again in December, this time at the prestigious grounds of the Emirates Golf Club, where another showstopping auction resulted in several record-breaking acquisitions. Chief among them was a rare Aston Martin Valkyrie purchased by a longstanding client of Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, bridging the world of luxury automotives and high-end real estate.

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Engineering Marvels: Two Exceptional Cars at the RM Sotheby’s London Sale

Discover RM Sotheby’s London auction highlights: a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C Zagato and 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie ‘Anemos’, rare automotive masterpieces.

For close to 20 years, RM Sotheby’s has been the premier automotive auction in London, and indeed the UK. It is a staple of the capital’s event calendar, showcasing some of the world’s rarest classic cars year after year. In 2024, the sale found a new venue in The Peninsula London, which was officially inaugurated earlier that summer. Combining expansive grounds with a majestic locale and impeccable service - not to mention a stellar lineup of lots - the sale raised the bar to stratospheric levels.

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A Celebration of Breguet’s Legacy with Sotheby’s Geneva

Celebrate 250 years of Breguet with Sotheby’s Geneva auction this November — featuring rare timepieces, royal provenance, and masterpieces of fine watchmaking.

Watches have long been part of Sotheby’s fabric. Timepieces of legendary status and measures of artistry and beauty, Sotheby’s rare watches continue to fascinate collectors and connoisseurs who are drawn not just to the pieces themselves, but to the story and process behind them. From diamond-encrusted to classically constructed timepieces, watches have always been the main treasure and drew the most value at Sotheby’s auctions. The auction house offers a space where rare watches become a form of personal expression. They curate collections that inspire emotion and celebrate individuality, guided by the belief that meaningful watches should resonate today and remain timeless tomorrow.

Journey Around the World of Wines and Vines with Sotheby’s

A Journey Around the World of Wines and Vines with Sotheby’s

Explore Sotheby’s October Wine & Dine Auction with Cité du Vin Bordeaux — featuring rare vintages, exclusive vineyard experiences, and fine wine heritage celebrations.

Sotheby’s world of fine wine collections has a diverse set of offerings, from vintage bottles to rare, most expensive ones like the 1869 label – the first vintage the Rothschild family produced in their chateau winery in Médoc. The auction house’s wine stewards guide buyers and guests through the nuances of different wine regions and provide an indulgent experience wrapped in the elegance of the brand’s heritage and prestige. They continue to offer a highly curated approach to building a portfolio of rare and valuable wines, with auctions and events that cater to every vinoephile, beginner or distinguished.

Two Continents, Two Eras: RM Sotheby’s October Auction Calendar

RM Sotheby’s October auctions span eras and continents — from Brass Era icons in Hershey to Ferrari and Porsche legends in Munich.

September brings a bit of a lull in the RM Sotheby’s lineup. Autumn signals the beginning of a new academic year and represents a return to form for most of the business world after the langour of summer, so it’s understandable that the car world may need a brief break apart from the monthly sealed drops. A fresh new season will then kick off in October with two prestigious auctions in the US and Germany.

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The Most Expensive Villa Resale on Palm Jumeirah in 2025 – And What It Signals

Dubai Sotheby’s sets a 2025 record with a AED 161M Palm Jumeirah villa resale — a landmark deal shaping Dubai’s super prime property market.

The story of Dubai’s property market in 2025 has been one of rapid acceleration. In the first half of the year, transaction volumes reached a high of AED 430 billion – the highest H1 on record – fuelled in no small part by a growing population. Most telling though, isn’t necessarily the volumes, it’s the number of deals crossing into previously uncharted territory, pushing price ceilings higher across every prime neighbourhood.&nbsp;

The story of Dubai’s property market in 2025 has been one of rapid acceleration. In the first half of the year, transaction volumes reached a high of AED 430 billion – the highest H1 on record – fuelled in no small part by a growing population. Most telling though, isn’t necessarily the volumes, it’s the number of deals crossing into previously uncharted territory, pushing price ceilings higher across every prime neighbourhood.

The World’s Most Prized Spirits are Bound to Sotheby’s New York

Sotheby’s New York showcases rare whiskies and bourbons this September, featuring Macallan, Dalmore, Bowmore, Old Fitzgerald & Moutai.

That suave lingering flavour after the first sip of a fine whisky (or whiskey for that matter) is swiftly followed by moments of pure indulgence that can only be described as royalty in a glass.

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions: A Luxury Property for You

Discover Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions September Collection—exclusive US estates, from private compounds to oceanfront retreats, now up for bid.

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions boasts a portfolio of prime and super prime real estate listings capable of rivalling that of a national art gallery. A premier event for luxury property buyers, the upcoming September Collection features a remarkable lineup of US homes carefully selected for their unique designs and sought-after locations. Listed at extraordinary price points, these estates are highly desirable for international buyers.

Sotheby’s Luxury Pop-Up Selling Exhibition in London

Explore Sotheby’s Luxury Pop-Up in London this August—rare Hermès bags, fine watches, jewellery & collectibles in an exclusive curated showcase.

A luxury retail hub for collectors and connoisseurs of fine art, jewellery and other rare objects, Sotheby’s Salon turns into a unique space this August, fostering a community where buyers can connect, share insight and hold private consultations with in-house experts about their next purchase.

Hannah Martin Exhibition at Sotheby’s Salon

Discover Hannah Martin’s rebellious fine jewellery at Sotheby’s Salon, Mayfair—bold, gender-fluid designs on show until 5 September.

Located in the heart of London's Mayfair district, Sotheby's Salon continues to serve as a cross-category luxury destination and interactive space for art lovers, collectors and all those who like to gather at New Bond Street to indulge in their passions for all things luxury –&nbsp; in true Sotheby’s spirit.

Located in the heart of London's Mayfair district, Sotheby's Salon continues to serve as a cross-category luxury destination and interactive space for art lovers, collectors and all those who like to gather at New Bond Street to indulge in their passions for all things luxury –  in true Sotheby’s spirit.

A Decade On: Sotheby's Gallery Begins a New Chapter in DIFC

Senna's NSX, a Ferrari F40 and a Pre-War Pioneer Headline RM Sotheby's London Sale

A Season of South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

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