Tadao Ando to Design Dubai Museum of Art on Artificial Jetty

The Al-Futtaim Group has revealed its intention to construct the Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA) on an artificial jetty in Dubai Creek. Renowned architect Tadao Ando, a Pritzker Prize laureate, is behind the design, which will include exhibition galleries, a library, study spaces, a restaurant, and a VIP lounge. During the launch, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE's vice president, prime minister, and ruler of Dubai, remarked that the museum aligns with Dubai's ambition to establish itself as a global center for creativity and culture. Omar Al Futtaim, vice chairman and CEO of Al-Futtaim, highlighted the firm's dedication to sustainability and the cultural sector. A timeline for the project has yet to be disclosed.