Walk between Louvre and Guggenheim in the new art district

Walk between Louvre and Guggenheim in the new art district

In the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi, an impressive cultural landscape will be created by the end of the year, which will enable visitors to explore the Louvre and the Guggenheim Museum in a single day without having to cross international borders. This new cultural district will not only contain international branches of the world-famous Louvre and the Guggenheim Museum, but also other institutions such as an immersive digital art space from TeamLab and a natural history museum.

unique cultural hub in Abu dhabi

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, emphasizes: "Many places worldwide have fantastic cultural institutions, many of which are much older. But the proximity of all of these institutions makes this project special." The project relies on an innovative network of "cool paths" that use nature -related shading techniques to enable a walk -in connection between museums and cultural sites.

a monumental investment project

The cultural area extends over 2.43 square kilometers and is one of the largest cultural investment projects worldwide. Renowned architects such as Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Norman Foster have taken over the design that should become an attraction themselves. "We hope that this complex, which comprises more than 160,000 square meters of space, like the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong or the Museum Island in Berlin, will develop into a world -famous tourist destination," adds Al Mubarak.

The museums in the Saadiyat Cultural District

Natural History Museum

The museum focused on science will tell the 13.8 billion year old history of our universe and includes a research center. With an area of 35,000 square meters, it will be the largest of its kind in the region. The highlight of the museum will be the most complete Tyrannosaurus-Rex skeleton in the world, which was acquired in 2020 for $ 31.8 million

Zayed National Museum

named after the founding father of the VAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, this museum designed by Foster + Partners will present the history and culture of the Emirates in its six internal galleries. Visitors can look forward to a journey through 300,000 years of local and regional history that indicate the development of the country's unique desert landscape.

Louvre Abu dhabi

The Louvre Abu Dhabi, which opened in 2017, is the first international branch of the Iconic French Museum. With 23 galleries, it shows a variety of works of art, from ancient Egyptian sculptures to masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. The impressive design by Jean Nouvel has developed into a symbol for Abu Dhabi.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is housed in an experimental building by the American architect Frank Gehry, which is to be completed by the end of 2025. The focus is on contemporary art from West Asia, North Africa and South Asia, with orders for original works in its large galleries.

TeamLab phenomena

The Japanese art collective TeamLab opens its first immersive digital art project in the VAE with TeamLab Phenomena in the Saadiyat Cultural District. In cooperation with MZ Architects, a cloud-like building with 25 installations that combine science, art and technology combined.

activities on Saadiyat Island

In addition to a variety of museums, Saadiyat Island offers numerous other attractions:

• Abrahamic House : This interreligious center, designed by the Ghanaisch-British architect David Adjaye, combines mosque, church and synagogue on an area and symbolizes peaceful coexistence.
• bassam freha art foundation : As the only private art foundation in the Saadiyat Cultural District, this non-profit gallery offers free entry and shows over 50 years Founders.
• Essen im Mamsha al Saadiyat : This pedestrian zone near the beach offers a variety of cafes and restaurants, including the award -winning Beirut Sur and Niri.
• soul beach known for locals and tourists, known for its fine sand turquoise water.
• Beach Clubs: Saadiyat Beach has several beach clubs, including the Saadiyat Beach Club and the luxurious Rixos Hotel that offer different day tariffs.
• man al saadiyat : an art center, workshops and events such as the annual Abu dhabi art fair.
• Berklee Abu dhabi also organized public performances.
• Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Golf.