Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a planned art museum, to be located in Saadiyat Island cultural district in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Upon completion, it is planned to be the largest of the Guggenheim museums. Architect Frank Gehry designed the building. After announcing the museum project in 2006, work on the site began in 2011 but was soon suspended. A series of construction delays followed; the museum is expected to be completed in 2025.
| Guggenheim Abu Dhabi | |
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A computer generated image of the planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi | |
| General information | |
| Type | Art museum |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 24°32′22.25″N 54°23′56.25″E |
| Cost | US$200 million (estimated) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Frank Gehry Adamson Associates (Executive Architect) |
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| Official Site | |
The museum is part of a larger complex of arts and cultural institutions on Saadiyat Island intended to appeal to international tourists. The museum's collection is expected to focus on modern and contemporary art from West Asia, North Africa and South Asia.
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