Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open December 2026
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open on 11 December 2026, as announced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, despite ongoing regional conflict. The project began in 2006 after an agreement between Abu Dhabi and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Construction started in 2011 but faced multiple delays due to controversies over workers' working conditions.
Key facts
- Opening date: 11 December 2026
- Project initiated in 2006
- Construction started in 2011
- Delayed due to worker condition controversies
- Announced by Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
- Deal between Abu Dhabi and Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
- Museum designed by Frank Gehry
- Located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Entities
Artists
- Frank Gehry
Institutions
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
- Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates