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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.

Ferrari F40 parked on a road in Italy with trees in the background, 5 May, 2023, Monza, Italy

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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Sotheby’s Finest Collectible Watches On Display in New York

Many will agree that Sotheby’s brings to auction an infinite amount of timepieces. From dive watches to drive watches and everything in between.

Beautiful watches are coming to the market every week, in incredible numbers. Ultimately, what makes the difference between just another pretty watch and a timeless horological piece is precisely brand identity, brand heritage, and product character. A strong identity that stands out is also visible and recognisable for the collectors. For the past two centuries, Sotheby’s took on a pioneering role of bringing together the finest from the world of collectible watches, all under one roof, treating each and every single piece with the same attention to detail and the same passion for the product as those who are prepared to enter a bidding war to secure that bespoke watch to add to their collection.

Sold: A Closer Look Inside Villa Allegra, The Crown Jewel of Palm Jumeirah’s ‘Billionaire’s Row’

This five-bedroom mansion was listed at a price of AED 230 million ($62 million) and sold by Honey Deylami, Executive Partner at Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty. 

Over the past decade, the Dubai luxury real estate market has consistently accelerated to new heights, driven by a rare combination of influences. From political uncertainty abroad to the unveiling of landmark new developments, a growing number of wealthy overseas investors have turned to the Dubai market in search of safe, tax-efficient upscale living, fuelling a real estate bull market. In the first quarter of 2024, sales in the luxury property sector climbed to an impressive $1.73 billion, marking a 6% lift from last year’s stellar figures. Burgeoning communities like <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/buy/dubai/property-for-sale-dubai-hills-estate/">Dubai Hills Estate</a> and <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/buy/dubai/property-for-sale-tilal-al-ghaf/">Tilal Al Ghaf</a> contributed to this growth, but Dubai’s most distinguished and sought-after address remains as strong as ever: the inimitable <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/buy/dubai/property-for-sale-palm-jumeirah/">Palm Jumeirah</a>.

Over the past decade, the Dubai luxury real estate market has consistently accelerated to new heights, driven by a rare combination of influences. From political uncertainty abroad to the unveiling of landmark new developments, a growing number of wealthy overseas investors have turned to the Dubai market in search of safe, tax-efficient upscale living, fuelling a real estate bull market. In the first quarter of 2024, sales in the luxury property sector climbed to an impressive $1.73 billion, marking a 6% lift from last year’s stellar figures. Burgeoning communities like <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/buy/dubai/property-for-sale-dubai-hills-estate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dubai Hills Estate</a> and <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/buy/dubai/property-for-sale-tilal-al-ghaf/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tilal Al Ghaf</a> contributed to this growth, but Dubai’s most distinguished and sought-after address remains as strong as ever: the inimitable <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/buy/dubai/property-for-sale-palm-jumeirah/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Palm Jumeirah</a>.

Notable Supercars at the RM Sotheby’s Dubai Auction

RM Sotheby’s hosted its inaugural Dubai auction in March 2024 at Alserkal Avenue. The event was a grand success, marked by staggering sales and stunning automobile showmanship. The star of the show was the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss that sold for $3.2 million.

With supercars thronging Dubai’s streets, the city’s penchant for luxury automobiles is unquestionable. While there’s a dedicated community of discerning collectors, there’s also a demand for performance cars defined by cutting-edge technology and automobile engineering.

The Junkyard: A Unique Time Capsule Uncovered by RM Sotheby’s

On 26th October, RM Sotheby’s hosted “The Junkyard,” a tribute to Klein’s utterly unique vision and legendary collection. Out of 567 lots, 208 pieces were displayed at the event, while the remaining were sold online.

Rudi Klein is one of the most enigmatic figures among car collectors, with his collection shrouded in mystery until very recently. Born in Germany, he made a living in the United States during the 1950s as a butcher shop owner. After a decade, he decided to pursue his real passion – &nbsp;classic cars. His previous work hadn’t really provided the means for him to acquire high-end automobiles, so he instead embarked on an unconventional route by opening a scrapyard to take cars apart. He meticulously built his collection, nurturing his fascination for damaged vehicles.

Rudi Klein is one of the most enigmatic figures among car collectors, with his collection shrouded in mystery until very recently. Born in Germany, he made a living in the United States during the 1950s as a butcher shop owner. After a decade, he decided to pursue his real passion –  classic cars. His previous work hadn’t really provided the means for him to acquire high-end automobiles, so he instead embarked on an unconventional route by opening a scrapyard to take cars apart. He meticulously built his collection, nurturing his fascination for damaged vehicles.

A Legacy of Beauty: The Fashion Collection of Sydell Miller

Another remarkable Sotheby’s online auction is underway, bringing to light the private treasures of a refined lady who transformed the beauty industry – Sydell Miller.

(Online Auction 8 – 26 November New York)

(Online Auction 8 – 26 November New York)

Sotheby’s Fashion Icons Anchors New York

The spotlight however will indisputably fall upon Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s wardrobe, with three significant garments taking centre stage at the auction, which opens for bidding on November 27th.

Sotheby’s "Fashion Icons" auction lands in New York to celebrate everything fashion.&nbsp;

Sotheby’s "Fashion Icons" auction lands in New York to celebrate everything fashion.

a market to watch: abu dhabi breaks record with aed130m villa sale

A Market to Watch: Abu Dhabi Breaks Record With AED130M Villa Sale

This September, the Abu Dhabi real estate market hit a new high with the landmark sale of a five-bedroom villa on Saadiyat Island. Transacted by Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty and Kenzie RE, the sale marks the most expensive home ever sold in the emirate, closing at a staggering AED 130,000,000.

A ‘cultural renaissance’, paired with exceptional development opportunities, positions the capital for significant growth in the prime and super-prime sectors&nbsp;

A ‘cultural renaissance’, paired with exceptional development opportunities, positions the capital for significant growth in the prime and super-prime sectors

A Showcase of Classic Cars at the RM Sotheby’s London Auction

Since hosting the first blue-riband auction in London back in 2007, RM Sotheby’s has become a staple of the city’s annual events calendar.

Since hosting the first blue-riband auction in London back in 2007, RM Sotheby’s has become a staple of the city’s annual events calendar. The event continues to raise the bar for itself year after year, hitting an incredible high in 2022 with the Gran Turismo Collection, which was followed by the Factory Fresh Collection last year and the Cliveden House event in June. The upcoming auction, to be held over the first two days of November, is expected to be the best one yet, in part due to the excitement surrounding its venue – the newly opened Peninsula London in Belgravia, situated only moments away from Buckingham Palace. The combination of a prestigious five-star venue and an incredible collection of classic vehicles is bound to be a winning one. Here are a few of the finest lots that will go up for auction next month.

sotheby’s royal and noble jewels collection anchors dubai

Sotheby’s Royal and Noble Jewels Collection Anchors Dubai

Sotheby's brings together rare and beautiful items that tell unique stories and are forever etched in history and memory. Throughout centuries, the nobility and royalty have played a leading role in artistic patronage and the emergence of rich collections of exquisite artwork and rare jewellery. 

Royal and Noble Jewels – The Legacy Continues

Royal and Noble Jewels – The Legacy Continues

sotheby’s treasures of time arrive in dubai

Sotheby’s Treasures of Time Arrive in Dubai

The luxury watch industry exerts a considerable influence on consumers’ lifestyle, as evidenced by the fascination that these timepieces generate worldwide, making a watch stand out from the crowd and become that highly sought-after collector piece.

A City in Demand: The Prime Real Estate Trends Defining Dubai’s Future

Chris Whitehead, Managing Partner at Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, shared his expert take on current demand trends, and what the next year may hold. 

Since 2020, Dubai’s luxury real estate market has enjoyed consistent growth, driven by a surge of ultra-high-net-worth investors seeking more than just a home in the sun. In 2024, this positive sentiment intensified, with sales volumes soaring by nearly 46% year-on-year and an impressive 47.7% month-on-month. As we enter the final quarter of what has been a prosperous and dynamic year in the real estate market, investors will be considering one key question: where is demand heading next?

A Super-Prime Summer: Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty Increases Dominance with Key Agent Recruits

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty expands with top agents, boosting team by 6%. Notable recruits include experts in super-prime and record-breaking sales.

Dubai turns a deeper shade of Sotheby’s blue as top agents join the all-star team

Dubai turns a deeper shade of Sotheby’s blue as top agents join the all-star team

Sotheby’s Diamonds Sparkle in Upcoming Auction

Sotheby’s will auction a pair of 18.38-carat round brilliant diamonds from Botswana. These D-color, Type IIa diamonds are a rare opportunity to own nature's finest.



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Passionate as ever about pursuing what deserves to last ‘Forever’, Sotheby’s artisans of beauty are preparing ahead of a sealed auction in Hong Kong, to present a pair of 18.38 carat round brilliant diamonds, mined in Botswana and ready to be set in a piece of choice, according to the highest bidder’s preference.&nbsp;

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Passionate as ever about pursuing what deserves to last ‘Forever’, Sotheby’s artisans of beauty are preparing ahead of a sealed auction in Hong Kong, to present a pair of 18.38 carat round brilliant diamonds, mined in Botswana and ready to be set in a piece of choice, according to the highest bidder’s preference.

Dubai Hills Estate: From Vision to a Prime Reality

Dubai Hills Estate, once a vision, now thrives with luxury homes and booming sales. A top Dubai address, it's set for continued growth and prominence.



Sotheby’s Auction House to host Dame Shirley Bassey Jewellery Auction

Sotheby’s Host Dame Shirley Bassey Jewellery Auction

Sotheby’s Paris will auction Dame Shirley Bassey’s iconic jewelry collection on October 10, featuring diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, with proceeds benefiting charities.

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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