Islamic Arts Biennale is the world’s first biennial dedicated to the Islamic arts brings together a mix of ancient artifacts and contemporary artworks, The event took place at the iconic Western Hajj Terminal of the King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The scenography divides the exhibition space into two complementary parts. First part A choreographed trajectory through a sequence of newly built galleries allows visitors a progressive sense of orientation as they move from one room to another. The second part Under the terminal’s canopy, a desert-like landscape alludes to the journey of Hijrah – Prophet Mohamed’s journey from Makkah to Madinah. Independent from the theme of the Biennale, a separate gallery named AlMadar,features items from twelve local and international institutions.