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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi nears completion; opening expected in 2026
The cultural landmark will add to the 'global oasis of creativity,' with the UAE capital already housing the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum and the Zayed National Museum
- PUBLISHED: Sat 21 Feb 2026, 2:22 PM UPDATED: Sun 22 Feb 2026, 1:11 PM
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum is expected to open its doors in 2026, according to Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President.
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The cultural landmark will add to the "global oasis of creativity," with the UAE capital already housing the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum and the Zayed National Museum; the latter two opened to the public last year.
Comprehensive development cannot be complete without the cultural component, which is a fundamental pillar of our renaissance.
Dr Anwar Gargash
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Frank Gehry, the architect behind the masterpiece, passed away last year, but his legacy lives on in the his largest museum project — Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
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