Dubai attracts auction players

It is an important week for Christies and Sothebys in Dubai. Sothebys opened a gallery space and office on Tuesday (14 March) in the Dubai International Financial Centre which, says Edward Gibbs, the chairman for the Middle East and India, will bring together the best of our global business in one hub. Crucially, Sothebys could potentially schedule sales in the new venue, he adds.Dubai is an important regional hub and we know that it will continue to be important; its key to our busin