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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a museum of modern and contemporary art in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, designed by Frank Gehry for the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

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Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Completing December 2026.

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Announced Jul 8, 2006Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi unveiled for Saadiyat Cultural District; construction started 2011, resumed 2021, confirmed Dec 2026 opening.
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Broke ground 2011 est.
Main contract awarded 2021Six Construct (BESIX) and Trojan General Contracting JV won the roughly $1B build contract covering all works above the completed foundations
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Opening date set Jul 2026DCT Abu Dhabi and the Guggenheim Foundation announce the museum opens December 11, 2026
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Coming soon Dec 2026Gehry-designed museum in final phase of construction; project director says it will open toward the end of 2026
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Expected opening Dec 11, 2026
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About the project

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a museum of modern and contemporary art in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, designed by Frank Gehry for the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. The building is organized around a monumental central atrium ringed by ten sculptural cones, nine sheathed in stainless steel mesh and one built from onyx and glass. It is the largest Guggenheim in the world, with thirty galleries and extensive outdoor exhibition terraces stepping down toward the Gulf shore.

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Where is Guggenheim Abu Dhabi located?

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is located in Abu Dhabi.

When will Guggenheim Abu Dhabi open?

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is opening soon, with completion expected on December 11, 2026.

Who is developing Guggenheim Abu Dhabi?

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is the developer behind Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

Who designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi?

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi was designed by Gehry Partners.