Following the same format as the previous year, A.i.R Dubai 2013 featured international artists Dina Danish, Joe Namy, and Yudi Noor, alongside Emirati artists Ebtisam Abdulaziz, Ammar Al Attar, and Reem Falaknaz. The six artists were in residence with curator Bérénice Saliou.

In partnership with Al Riwaq Art Space, A.i.R Dubai provided an opportunity for the 2013 participating artists and curator to extend their time in the Gulf through a residency in Bahrain.