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Saadiyat projects’ designs on show
ABU DHABI - General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, opened a special exhibition devoted to the concept designs of major projects at Saadiyat Island, the planned tourist haven of Abu Dhabi, at Emirates Palace Hotel yesterday.
- PUBLISHED: Thu 1 Feb 2007, 10:03 AM UPDATED: Thu 12 Sept 2024, 3:42 PM
Four of the world's most renowned architects - Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Tadao Ando and Zaha Hadid - are now exhibiting their designs for Saadiyat, commissioned by Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) for iconic museums and a performing arts centre.
“Saadiyat Island demonstrates the vision of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to further establish Abu Dhabi's position as a destination of international standing,” said Gen. Shaikh Mohammed.
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“The aim of Saadiyat Island must be to create a cultural asset for the world. A gateway and beacon for cultural experience and exchange. Culture crosses all boundaries and therefore Saadiyat will belong to the people of the UAE, the greater Middle East and the world at large,” he said.
“It is our intention to shortly embark on an international competition for the design of the Shaikh Zayed National Museum which reflects the importance and centrality we place on this facility,” explained Shaikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA).
Three museums and a performing arts centre would become part of a Cultural City being created by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) in the Saadiyat Island turning it into a world-class cultural destination.
The world famous Guggenheim museum being set up at Saadiyat Island had already excited the art world, while the new additions announced yesterday included Shaikh Zayed National Museum, the Classical Museum, and a Maritime Museum.
Mubarak Al Muhairi, director-general Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, said that since projects are in evolution stage, the cost estimates will not be available for another month.
He also said that ADTA pays special care to environment protection while developing the island.
The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 10pm, except Mondays and it will go on for at least three months. Entry is free.
