Dubai to Construct New Contemporary Art Museum
- Jehan Legac
- Nov 3
- 1 min read
Dubai is set to welcome the Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), which will be located on the banks of the Dubai Creek, a natural saltwater inlet in the city. Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando and developed by the Al-Futtaim Group, the curved, five-story structure is inspired by seashells and pearls, and will seemingly float on the water.
Comprising galleries, libraries, as well as recreational and cultural spaces, the forthcoming institution will host exhibitions, educational initiatives, artist talks, panel discussions, and even art fairs.
Though a construction timeline is yet to be announced, DUMA is expected to enrich Dubai’s art scene and strengthen the emirate’s status as a global cultural hub. In a statement, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, described the museum as “a new beacon for the city.”
