Artist’s impression of the art space teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, which will offer visitors a multi-sensory experience. Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District is on track for completion by
2025, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu
Dhabi.
Nestled within Saadiyat Island (which translates to “Island of
Happiness”, the cultural district aims to be a global platform emanating
Abu Dhabi’s rich cultural heritage, celebrating the destination’s
traditions, and showcasing museums, collections, and narratives
celebrating the region’s heritage while promoting a diverse global
cultural landscape.
The cultural district will feature landmarks including the Zayed
National Museum, which is the national museum of the UAE, and will
celebrate the nation’s history and culture as well as honour the late
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the founding father of the
UAE.
Another such addition to the cultural district will be the Guggenheim
Abu Dhabi, a planned art museum that is slated to be the largest of the
Guggenheim museums, and will feature a collection focusing on modern
and contemporary art from West Asia, North Africa and South Asia.
Meanwhile, past, present and future come together with art space
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi by bridging technology, art and nature to
take visitors on an immersive art experience that will “transcend the
limits of their imagination”, and the Natural History Museum offering
visitors a journey through time and highlighting the interconnectedness
of all living things.
At present, construction progress of these soon-to-open institutions
in the district stand at 76%. These landmarks will join the Louvre Abu
Dhabi, which first opened in 2017 and is known for its iconic dome that
casts an enchanting “rain of light” beneath it and symbolises the bridge
between different cultures, eras and stories.
DCT Abu Dhabi has also launched a campaign titled “Be Moved in a
Thousand Ways”, introduced by talk show host and philanthropist Oprah
Winfrey. The campaign film delivers a message on the power of culture to
unite, inspire, and open minds.
“Our new campaign, previewing the future of the district, is just a
glimpse of the collective brilliance and creative genius of our teams
and partners in bringing this vision to life,” said Nouf Mohamed
Al-Bushlaibi, executive director of the strategic marketing &
communications sector at DCT Abu Dhabi.
“Saadiyat Cultural District is born from vision… Together, honouring
that legacy, DCT Abu Dhabi and our partners are dedicated to bridging
cultural divides and ensuring Abu Dhabi plays a pivotal role in the
evolving global cultural landscape.”